Accessible Herefordshire CIC is dedicated to providing a warm welcome to businesses, visitors, and residents alike, creating and inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated.
Directors Vicky and Angela have lived experience and local knowledge of what is required in the county of Herefordshire to increase overall accessibility and inclusivity for all. They launched the Community Interest Company in Spring 2022. Accessible Herefordshire CIC Company Number 13963438
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Our focus is to:​
1. create a vibrant and welcoming environment in Herefordshire that benefits residents, visitors, local communities and businesses alike.
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2. highlight the wide range of attractions and opportunities available in our region, showcasing the best of what Herefordshire can offer to encourage returning visitors.
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3. cultivate a sense of enthusiasm and wider knowledge and understanding of accessibility within the community, fostering pride in our local heritage and resources.
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4. promote Herefordshire as a destination and nurture sustainable growth and prosperity for the region adding value to businesses through great accessibility, spending, investment and enjoyment.
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Together, we can build a brighter future for Herefordshire
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Vicky Nicolson-James has first-hand experience of poor accessibility information in Herefordshire. Vicky has a profoundly disabled daughter and has campaigned tirelessly in the county for better accessible information, accessible play equipment, inclusive language, and a more understanding welcome to those with disabilities from businesses and organisations in Herefordshire.
Angela Martin has worked for many years promoting inclusion and accessibility as a friend, ally, cartoonist, project manager, youth worker and mentor working with Kreative Kidz Telford, Allinteractive Inclusion in Herefordshire, and currently an Access Support Worker with Arts Council England.
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Clem and Lucy Nicolson-James work with us from time to time.
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Lisa Woakes, Volunteer
​Lisa Woakes worked for local charity, ECHO, for 12 years, supporting adults with learning disabilities. Her background is in project management, marketing, and fundraising. She is also passionate about creative learning and using this as a way to remove barriers and engage with people. Lisa’s jumped on board with us as a volunteer, ready to tackle marketing and publicity like a boss!
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We welcome volunteers and, when funding permits, offer paid work for advisors, trail-makers and administrative support. Contact us if you would like to get involved.
