About Accessible Herefordshire CIC

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 Angela and Vicky 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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Who is Accessible Herefordshire CIC?

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​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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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. She is Trustee at Echo

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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.

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​The Mission and Vision of Accessible Herefordshire CIC

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Mission: A fully inclusive Herefordshire where accessibility is the norm not the exception and where communities and businesses thrive by welcoming everyone

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Visions: 

• Create a vibrant and welcoming environment in Herefordshire that benefits residents, visitors, local communities and businesses alike, sustainably for generations to come.​

• Highlight the wide range of attractions and opportunities available in our region, showcasing the best of what Herefordshire can offer to encourage returning visitors.​

• Cultivate a sense of enthusiasm and wider knowledge and understanding of accessibility within the community, fostering pride in our local heritage and resources.​

• 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.​

 

Together, we can build a brighter future for Herefordshire

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If you like the sound of what we do and would like to support us, you can donate below by buying us a coffee

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