A Bit About Us

Ability Consultancy (NW) Ltd was founded in 2019. Ability Consultancy (NW) Ltd is an equality, diversity, education, and training organisation specialising in disability awareness through lived experiences—giving an authentic perspective on what it truly means to live with a disability.

The founder, Claire, who has Cerebral Palsy, brings a lifetime of experience to support organisations in becoming more accessible, inclusive, and diverse. With her extensive background in inclusive environments and the para-sporting world, we use sport as a powerful tool to help reduce barriers and stigma surrounding disability in society, especially within schools and workplaces.

Our Services

We offer a broad range of services across various sectors, including both online and in-person accredited CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses. We work with organisations to help them comply with the Equality Act 2010. This support can take many forms, from advising management and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) teams to leading motivational sessions or addressing entire organisations. Our approach is always tailored to your specific goals.

Education Sector Focus: “See Me, Not My CP”

Recognising the importance of long-lasting change, we focus on schools through our specialised program, See Me, Not My CP. This initiative aims to nurture future generations towards a more open, accessible, and inclusive society.

Community Engagement

As a not-for-profit, we rely on external funding to continue serving community groups, including youth clubs, The Prince’s Trust, and community sports clubs. These are critical spaces for fostering positive, long-term shifts in perceptions and actions around disability. Our mission is to empower disabled individuals to live, learn, and work alongside their peers.

Unique, Lived Experience-Based Training

All our sessions are delivered by disabled individuals, offering a unique and authentic perspective. We openly share the highs, lows, and unexpected challenges of living with a disability. Our training is further enhanced through disability simulation equipment—such as visual impairment goggles and wheelchairs—to offer hands-on challenges that illustrate everyday tasks from a different perspective.

Meet The Team

CLAIRE BUCKLE BA(Hons)

Founder

Trevor Buckle (MA PGCE)

Director & Consultant

Elizabeth Hughes

Director

Alison Hodson

Director

Lorna Pearson

Financial Manager

Keith Hunter

Creative Designer

Pink Spaghetti Preston

Administration Team

Bright Red Digital

Social Media Team

Biographies of the Team

Find out more about the team behind Ability Consultancy

Claire Buckle

I’m Claire, the founder of Ability Consultancy. Growing up with Cerebral Palsy has given me a lifetime of unique experiences—both the highs and the challenges—that have shaped who I am today. Through these experiences, I developed a deep commitment to changing perceptions and breaking down the stigma surrounding disability.

I established Ability Consultancy to ensure that disabled individuals have the same opportunities in life as everyone else. I am passionate about equality and diversity, and I strive to empower disabled people to live life on their terms, without limitations. I lead this organisation, believing that everyone should be able to pursue their dreams and ambitions.

Beyond my role in Ability Consultancy, I’m an award-winning business owner and actively involved in athletics as a para coach and classifier. I have a love for sports— whether it’s football, rugby, or F1. I am an animal lover at heart. I often help care for retired or withdrawn guide dogs, and my sister’s lively black labrador keeps me entertained.

At Ability Consultancy, I aim to create a world where disability is not a barrier to success but simply a different perspective on life.

Our Work

Click on the pictures below to see our tailored services for Schools, Clubs, National Governing Bodies, along with our affordable resources and examples of our work

Our Work

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