Our Team
We are privileged to work with women who often need continuous support and encouragement to get involved to reduce their isolation, loneliness, depression and anxiety.
We are based in the local community, have faced some of the issues that women are facing and have also used Aspiring Futures services; thus we are in a better place now to guide and motivate other women.
Board Members
Our board and executive team consists of women who represent communities we serve and have specialist knowledge and experience to govern and manage the service delivery.
Sue – Director
I have joined the board of Aspiring Futures with a special interest in the emotional wellbeing of staff, volunteers and clients, safeguarding and anti discriminatory practice. I worked for over 30 years as an Educational psychologist and hope so no e of the skills and experience are helpful. Aspiring Futures is an inclusive organisation meeting the needs of a diverse group of women and girls and I am privileged to give support where possible. My hobbies include trying to grow things on my allotment, walking and looking after my grandson.
Sarah – Director
I am a Human Resources professional with over 25 year’s experience in the public and third sector. I have lived in Wolverhampton for over 30 years bringing my family up here. I have been on the Aspiring Futures Board since 2014 and provide support on people management, employment and organisational development. I am passionate about equalities and fair representation at all levels. I love my cat and like to walk.
Bola – Director
I am a Health and social care professional with over 15 years of experience in helping vulnerable people. I joined Aspiring Futures’ board with the aim of supporting the team to achieve their organisational goals in helping multicultural groups of women and their families with their various needs to live an independent and fulfilled life in the community. I believe in giving people the liberty and opportunity to normalcy regardless of their protected characteristics. I like watching Netflix in my spare time.
Sofia - Executive Director
I am one of the founding member of Aspiring Futures; over the last decade we have grown from a small area based organisation to a specialist ‘women only’ service in Wolverhampton. Our staff team is highly skilled, experienced and passionate about offering the best quality services to women and their families. I love to see women who once were service beneficiaries now working for Aspiring Futures. I enjoy initiating new ideas and projects, spending time with my family and travelling.
Meet our Staff Team
Saima – Director
I am one of the founding members of Aspiring Futures; my role involves supporting the staff in understanding the delivery requirements of funded projects. I am very keen to receiving the feedback from our service beneficiaries and ensuring that we meeting the needs of the community. I love travelling and exploring different cultures.
Mamta - Service Coordinator and Team Leader
My role at Aspiring Futures is to manage the delivery and quality of the service ensuring that we adopt ‘person centred’ approach in meeting the needs of the women and their families. In order to manage the performance I look after the health, wellbeing and support needs of operational team. I enjoy spending quality time with my family.
Employment Support Team -Goldy, Hannah and Mahbuba
Team supports you with getting the skills to look for the right job for you, apply for the job and getting ready for working life. Team helps you in gaining the confidence to get back to work if you are long term unemployed, over 50 or have English as your second language.
Sonia – Office Cleaner
I am responsible for a clean office ensuring that we are reducing cross infection. I love spending time with my family.
Administrators
Aspiring Futures is a busy service requiring proficient and professional admin team. Our administrators enjoy their varied roles; welcoming visitiors, working with service users from diverse backgrounds, counsellors, staff and volunteers with each new day being different and rewarding.
Meet our Counsellors
Hello from our counsellors and psychotherapists Lynne, Katalin and Amanda. We are trained professionals and provide a safe and confidential space for you to speak freely about emotional issues and concerns, helping you make positive changes.
Read more about us, our counselling services and how you can benefit
Meet our Wellbeing Champions and Befrienders
Hello from Immaculate, Salma, Shindi, Suhair, Hannah and Mai – we are Wellbeing Champions and work in the community. We engage with local women at various community and public settings. We link women with the right service they need. We facilitate health and wellbeing support services including befriending service.
Read more about what we offer and how you can improve your wellbeing