What Experience Community CIC does

Experience Community CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company founded in 2011 and headquartered in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire, with a second operational hub at Leeds Urban Bike Park. Its mission is to enable physically disabled people and wheelchair users to access outdoor activities and green spaces through peer-led sessions (adaptive cycling, inclusive rambling, wheelchair skills courses, active travel support) delivered by staff with lived experience of disability. The commercial side of the business spans four equipment categories: adaptive cycles (Bowhead, ICE, Sport-On, TOP End handcycles and recumbent trikes), clip-on power attachments (Klaxon Klick series, TriRide range), all-terrain Mountain Trikes (manual and electric variants up to the £11,950 SD Motion Trike), and mobility scooters/powerchairs (ETECH), plus a pre-loved resale channel and a tiered equipment-servicing operation (Bronze £50, Silver £75, Gold £150, £60/hour repairs) at its Slaithwaite workshop.

The business operates through a hybrid revenue model combining hardware sales, short- and long-term equipment hire, professional services (training courses, accessibility consultancy, route planning, video and Phototrails production) for enterprise clients, and subsidised activity sessions from £5 delivered via its registered charitable foundation (charity number 1189057). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via phone and email consultation, with no online purchase functionality, supported by workshop drop-off and a collection/return service. The organisation is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a credit broker (FRN948958) and works with a roster of UK natural heritage clients including National Parks, National Landscapes, National Trails UK, Natural Resources Wales, the National Trust, Cycling UK, the Wales Coast Path, and the Cotswolds Way National Trail, as well as funders including the Heritage Fund, Motability Foundation, Kirklees Council and Craghoppers.

Name

Experience Community CIC

Legal name

Experience Community CIC

Website

https://experiencecommunity.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Experience Community CIC is a UK not-for-profit Community Interest Company, founded 2011, that enables physically disabled people to access outdoor activities through peer-led adaptive cycling, rambling, and wheelchair skills sessions, complemented by adaptive equipment hire, sales, servicing, and accessibility training and consultancy for natural heritage organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive mobility and accessibility services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility & Inclusion Services (ADA Access, Adaptive Programs, Multilingual Support) (THAAAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cycling / MTB / E-Bike Guiding & Rentals (THAAALAG), National Park & Protected Area Tours (THAJAIAA), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH), Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI)

Keywords

• Adaptive outdoor activities
• Disability mobility equipment
• Wheelchair skills training
• Inclusive accessibility consultancy
• Adaptive cycling programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Slaithwaite

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of adaptive cycles, clip-on power attachments, Mountain Trikes, and mobility scooters from various suppliers. Personalized consultation-based sales process.
2. Equipment Hire: Short-term and long-term hire of mobility equipment including adaptive cycles, Mountain Trikes, and powerchairs. Financial contribution asked for charitable foundation sessions from £5.00.
3. Training Services: One- and two-day training courses for organisations on improving access for disabled people in green spaces, including Understanding Least Restrictive Access, Inclusive Walk and Ride Leadership, and Route Videos for Disabled People.
4. Consultancy Services: Strategic guidance for natural heritage organisations on improving access, estate walking and cycling route audits, woodland access planning, wetland and boardwalk access, and whole estate plans including mobility hubs.
5. Route Planning Services: Co-creation of new walking and cycling routes with organisations, developing inclusive multi-day routes, working with Landscape Recovery Schemes and National Trails.
6. Equipment Servicing: Inspection, maintenance and repair services from Slaithwaite workshop. Bronze service from £50, Silver £75, Gold £150, general repairs at £60/hour.
7. Video and Phototrails Production: Creating informative media including videography, editing, subtitling, photography and Phototrails routes for organisations to describe routes for disabled people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Experience Community CIC delivers peer-led adaptive outdoor activities (adaptive cycling, inclusive rambling, wheelchair skills courses, active travel support) and operates sales, hire, and servicing of adaptive mobility equipment (handcycles, recumbent trikes, Mountain Trikes all-terrain wheelchairs, clip-on power attachments, mobility scooters and powerchairs). It also provides training, consultancy, route planning, and Video/Phototrails production to natural heritage organisations seeking to improve disabled access to green spaces. Activities and equipment access are subsidised through the affiliated Experience Community Charitable Foundation.

Product overview

Experience Community CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company offering a portfolio of adaptive outdoor activities and mobility equipment. The core offering consists of inclusive outdoor activities (adaptive cycling, rambling, wheelchair skills, active travel) led by staff with lived experience of disability, supported by a fleet of adaptive equipment available for hire or sale. The equipment portfolio spans four main product categories: Adaptive Cycles (handcycles, recumbent trikes, e-bikes from Bowhead, ICE, Sport-On, TOP End), Clip-on Power Attachments (Klaxon Klick series, TriRide range), Mountain Trikes (manual, electric-assist, and fully electric all-terrain wheelchairs), and Mobility Scooters/Powerchairs. Additional services include equipment servicing at three tiers, training and consultancy for organisations on accessibility, route planning, and video/phototrail creation. Activities start from £5 per session, with equipment hire and purchase options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adaptive Cycling Sessions Road and trail adaptive cycling sessions led by staff with lived experience of disability, for disabled individuals seeking to take part in cycling using handcycles, recumbent trikes, e-bikes and other adaptive cycles.
• Inclusive Rambling Countryside and nature rambling sessions that use adaptive equipment such as Mountain Trikes to enable physically disabled people to access trails and outdoor environments.
• Wheelchair Skills Courses Tailored wheelchair skills courses and weekly Thursday drop-in sessions in Slaithwaite designed to build confidence and independence across varied terrains, including active travel scenarios.
• Active Travel Support Personalised advice and support to help disabled individuals plan accessible routes for independent local community travel.
• Taster Sessions Free try-out and information sessions enabling prospective participants to test adaptive equipment and discover suitable outdoor activities before committing to a purchase.
• Adaptive Cycles (sales and hire) Sales and hire of adaptive cycles including handcycles, recumbent trikes and adventure e-bikes from brands such as Bowhead, ICE, Sport-On and TOP End, supplied to disabled individuals via personalised consultation.
• Clip-on Power Attachments (sales and hire) Sales and hire of electric power attachments that add motorised capability to manual wheelchairs, including the Klaxon Klick series and the TriRide Special Compact HT, TriBike E Plus Hybrid and Multi Traction Wheelchair.
• Mountain Trikes (sales and hire) Sales and hire of all-terrain Mountain Trike wheelchairs, including manual (MT5, MT Push), electric-assist (e-Trike, MT e-Push, e-KIT) and fully electric joystick-controlled (SD Motion Trike) models for off-road exploration.
• Mobility Scooters and Powerchairs (sales and hire) Sales and hire of electric mobility scooters and powerchairs such as the ETECH Freedom Pro ST Powerchair and the ETECH Lightweight Mobility Scooter, designed for indoor and outdoor use.
• Pre-Loved Equipment Pre-owned adaptive cycling and mobility equipment, including handcycles and power attachments, offered at reduced prices as a lower-cost entry point for disabled customers.
• Equipment Servicing Inspection, maintenance and repair services for adaptive cycling and mobility equipment, offered as Bronze (£50), Silver (£75) and Gold (£150) tiered services plus hourly repairs at £60, delivered from the Slaithwaite workshop with collection-and-return available.
• Training and Consultancy One- and two-day training courses and strategic consultancy for natural heritage organisations on improving access for disabled people, covering Understanding Least Restrictive Access, Inclusive Walk and Ride Leadership, and Route Videos for Disabled People.
• Route Planning Co-creation of new inclusive walking and cycling routes with organisations such as Landscape Recovery Schemes, Wales Coast Path and Cotswolds Way National Trail, developing multi-day routes promoted to disabled people.
• Video and Phototrails Production Production of videography, subtitling, photography and Phototrails route documentation that organisations use to describe routes and outdoor experiences for disabled people.

Quantifiable outcome

• Activities start from £5.00 making outdoor access affordable for disabled people
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Yorkshire WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExperience Community works with Yorkshire Water to help improve access at their sites for disabled people, including regular walking and cycling activities.
• Heritage FundmajorOthersHeritage Fund provides funding to support Experience Community's charitable activities.
• Motability FoundationmajorOthersFunded the organisation as shown in footer of website.
• Kirklees CouncilsupportingOthersLocal council providing funding support to Experience Community.
• CraghopperssupportingOthersCraghoppers helps achieve charitable aims of improving disabled access to the countryside by funding some activities.
• National ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining client for Understanding Least Restrictive Access and other accessibility courses.
• National LandscapescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining client for accessibility improvement courses.
• National Trails UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining client for inclusive access improvement.
• Natural Resources WalescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining client for accessibility courses including Understanding Least Restrictive Access.
• Developing Mountain Biking in ScotlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining client for accessibility improvement in mountain biking contexts.
• National TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining client. Quote from Jessie, National Trust Lake District North and West Portfolio: 'The walk was an eye-opening experience as most of us weren't familiar with mountain trike technology.'
• Cycling UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with to test ride Rebellion Way route with handcycle and trailer, identifying barriers and co-creating an alternative route for non-standard cycles. Quote: 'We aimed to retain the overall feel and experience of the Rebellion Way.'
• Wales Coast PathsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with to develop new and alternative routes more inclusive for people who use mobility equipment.
• Cotswolds Way National TrailsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with to develop inclusive routes for disabled people using mobility equipment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Calvert Trust: The Calvert Trust runs outdoor adventure centres in the Lake District, Exmoor and Kielder delivering residential and day activities for disabled people, including cycling, water sports and outdoor skills — overlapping Experience Community's activity-led disability access mission.
• Level Water: Level Water provides one-to-one swimming lessons for disabled children. Comparable as a UK disability charity using specialist instructors and adaptive equipment to enable sport access for disabled participants.
• Wheels for All (Cycling UK): Cycling UK's national adaptive cycling programme operates a network of hire centres and inclusive cycling sessions for disabled people across the UK, directly comparable to Experience Community's adaptive cycling sessions and equipment hire model.
• Blesma: Blesma supports limbless veterans with outdoor activities, sports and challenge events. Comparable as a UK charity using peer-led lived-experience engagement to enable disabled people to access outdoor pursuits.
• Bendrigg Trust: Bendrigg Trust provides outdoor adventure activities for disabled and disadvantaged people in Cumbria, including adaptive cycling and residential courses. Closely comparable to Experience Community's inclusive rambling and cycling offerings with similar charity-based structure.
• Riding for the Disabled Association: RDA delivers equine-assisted activities and therapy to disabled people across the UK through a national network of groups, overlapping the community-led disability access and adaptive activity model of Experience Community.

Broad incumbents

• Mountain Trike: Mountain Trike designs and manufactures the all-terrain wheelchairs (MT5, e-Trike, MT Push) that Experience Community resells and hires. They are a broader incumbent in adaptive equipment manufacturing, supplying multiple retailers and end users globally.
• Klaxon Mobility: Klaxon manufactures the patented Klick Electric, Klick Hybrid, Klick Light and Klick Monster power attachments that Experience Community sells and hires. A specialised incumbent in wheelchair power-assist hardware.

Emerging players

• Whizz-Kidz: Whizz-Kidz provides wheelchairs and mobility equipment to disabled children and young people in the UK. Comparable in the mobility-equipment-for-disabled space, though focused on paediatric provision rather than adult outdoor access.

Others

• Motability Foundation: The Motability Foundation is a major funder of Experience Community and funds a wide portfolio of disabled-access programmes and research in the UK. It is a thematically related ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but understanding its grant priorities is critical to Experience Community's strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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