The Good Consulting Company

What The Good Consulting Company does

The Good Consulting Company, now operating as Good Access, is a UK-based accessibility and neuro-inclusion consultancy that delivers training, audits, strategy, coaching, inclusive design and Accessible SEO services through a bench of more than 180 autistic and learning-disabled trainers and consultants. The company is the trading name of Valentina Group Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales, founded in 2014 by Heike Jord Knip after his daughter Valentina was born with CDKL5, a rare neurological condition; it rebranded to Good Access in November 2025 and is led by Knip as CEO alongside Caitlin Quinn as Chief of Brand, Communications and Accessibility.

The company is a provider of the UK government's Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, offering Tier 1 (one-hour online, £25 per participant or £325 per session of up to 30) and Tier 2 (full-day in-person, £60 per seat or £995 per session of up to 30), and was awarded supplier status on four lots of the NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework covering the whole of the UK. Beyond mandated training, it offers accessibility audits, workplace training, strategy and consultancy engagements scoped via Statements of Work, rolling monthly retainers, keynote speaking, and a sub-brand called The Good SEO Company for accessible SEO.

Operationally, the company delivered more than 500 training sessions in 2025 (over 400 online and over 100 in-person) and has trained more than 30,000 people cumulatively, with public sessions distributed via Eventbrite across South East England and enterprise sales run via discovery calls and Statements of Work. Headcount is reported at approximately 185 employees, workers, trainers and co-trainers (with the specialist core growing from 6 to nearly 60 during 2025); the registered office is in Reigate, Surrey, with operational offices in Redhill and a flagship conference venue established in Groningen, Netherlands in 2026. The company is privately held, founder-controlled, and discloses no external funding, M&A activity or revenue figures.

Name

The Good Consulting Company

Legal name

Valentina Group Ltd

Website

https://thegoodconsultingcompany.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Good Access (formerly The Good Consulting Company) is a UK-based accessibility and neuro-inclusion consultancy that delivers Oliver McGowan training, accessibility audits, strategy, coaching and Accessible SEO services for NHS trusts, local authorities and multinational corporations, led by a team of more than 180 autistic and learning-disabled trainers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessibility and Neuro-Inclusion Consulting

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

IEP Development & Review Consulting (EDAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Autism Spectrum (ASD) Academic & Social-Communication Support Tutoring (EDANAFAD)

Keywords

• Accessibility consultancy services
• Neuro-inclusion training
• Oliver McGowan training
• Workplace accessibility audits
• Accessibility strategy advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Reigate, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Delivered in-person and online. Tier 1 Oliver McGowan (1-hour online, £25 per participant or £325 per session up to 30 participants). Tier 2 Oliver McGowan (full-day in-person, £995 per session up to 30 participants or £60 per individual seat). Bespoke workplace accessibility training quoted per engagement. CPD-certified.
2. Consultancy and Advisory Services: Accessibility strategy and consultancy engagements scoped via Statement of Work. Includes accessibility maturity assessments, organisational transformation, policy reviews, leadership advisory, governance frameworks, and ongoing strategic partnerships. Quoted per project with minimum one-month notice period.
3. Accessibility Audits: Accessibility audits providing clear findings, risk areas, strengths, quick wins and longer-term priorities. Includes neuro-inclusion audits, public sector service audits, policy and process reviews, and training needs analysis. Scope and deliverables confirmed in Statement of Work.
4. Retainers and Ongoing Services: Rolling monthly retainer arrangements for ongoing consultancy, coaching and strategic advisory services. Operate on rolling monthly basis with minimum one-month written notice to cancel. Unused time does not roll over.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Good Consulting Company (Good Access) delivers neuro-inclusion and accessibility consulting, training and audit services to organisations, primarily in the UK. Its core services include Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 online and Tier 2 in-person), end-to-end neuro-inclusion programmes, accessibility audits, workplace accessibility training, strategy and consultancy, and coaching and mentoring, all led by neurodivergent and disabled professionals with lived experience.

Product overview

Good Access (formerly The Good Consulting Company) is a neuro-inclusion and accessibility consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of services led by neurodivergent and disabled professionals with lived experience. The core offering consists of End-to-End Neuro-Inclusion for Enterprise, Accessibility Audits, Accessibility Strategy and Consultancy, Workplace Accessibility Training, and Accessibility Coaching. Specialised offerings include Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 online and Tier 2 in-person) required under the Health and Care Act 2022, Accessible SEO, and NHS Partnership Services. The company also hosts The Good Access Conference and regular online workshops. Training is delivered both online and in-person across the UK and internationally, with public sessions available via Eventbrite and private team sessions arranged directly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• End-to-End Neuro-Inclusion for Enterprise Comprehensive service helping organisations embed neuro-inclusion across every level of their business through tailored strategy, support and practical solutions, delivered by neurodivergent and disabled professionals with lived experience. Targeted at enterprise and multinational clients seeking an integrated accessibility programme.
• Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 and Tier 2) Government-mandated training on Learning Disability and Autism for health and social care professionals, delivered in Tier 1 (1-hour online) and Tier 2 (full-day in-person) formats. Required under the Health and Care Act 2022 and used by NHS trusts and regulated health and care providers.
• Workplace Accessibility Training Training delivered by professionals with lived experience of disability and neurodivergence that helps organisations build accessibility capability across their workforce. Suitable for HR, managers, teams and front-line staff across sectors.
• Accessibility Audits Comprehensive assessments providing clear insights into an organisation's accessibility maturity, enabling informed decisions and measurable progress. Covers culture, staff experience, policies, reasonable adjustments, manager confidence, recruitment, onboarding, retention, communication practice, workplace access, digital content and public sector service journeys.
• Accessibility Strategy and Consultancy Strategic consultancy supporting organisations in embedding accessibility into their culture, systems and processes. Includes strategy development, roadmaps, maturity assessments, governance frameworks, policy reviews, organisational transformation and ongoing strategic partnerships, scoped via Statement of Work.
• Accessible SEO SEO service combining accessibility and search engine optimisation best practices to improve visibility while ensuring content reaches more people and supports stronger online performance. Targeted at marketing teams and website owners.
• The Good Access Conference Annual lived-experience-led accessibility conference featuring training sessions on neurodivergence, digital accessibility, inclusive design, mental health and accessibility ROI. Inaugural event held in Groningen, Netherlands in April 2026, with a capacity of 80 seats and group discounts available.
• Oliver McGowan Tier 1 Training (Online) One-hour online Oliver McGowan training session providing general awareness of how to support autistic people or people with a learning disability. Priced at £25 per participant online or £325 for sessions up to 30 participants.
• Oliver McGowan Tier 2 Training (In-person) Full-day in-person Oliver McGowan training providing in-depth learning for organisations or teams that provide care and support for autistic people or people with a learning disability. Priced at £60 per individual seat or £995 for sessions up to 30 participants, delivered at locations across Hampshire, Sussex, Brighton, Surrey, London, Kent and Guildford.
• NHS Partnership Services Partnership offering for NHS organisations delivering accessible, impactful programmes that improve healthcare experiences. Good Access holds four awarded lots on the NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework covering coaching and mentoring services, training programmes, system leadership, and Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 and 2) across the whole of the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% more productive and twice as profitable for companies leading on accessibility (Accenture research)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NHS Collaborative Procurement HubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAwarded supplier status on NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework, covering four lots: Coaching and Mentoring Services, Training Programmes, System Leadership, and Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 and 2). Enables NHS professionals across the UK to access services without additional procurement paperwork.
• Gatwick Diamond BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for networking events and community engagement. Good Access participates in Gatwick Diamond Business members meetings, networking coffee mornings, and The Power of Place Conference 2026 at Wilton Park.
• SightkickminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator for The Good Access Conference in Groningen. Sightkick is listed as a collaborator alongside The Accessibility Ghost and Plakband.
• The Accessibility GhostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborator for The Good Access Conference in Groningen, bringing accessibility expertise and visibility to the event.
• PlakbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Plakband listed as a collaborator for The Good Access Conference in Groningen, contributing to the creative and event direction.
• Search AfriconminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGood Access is a supporter/sponsor of The African Digital Marketing Conference (Nairobi, Kenya, November 2026; Lagos, Nigeria, May 2027), positioning the company in the African market.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scope: UK disability equality charity providing workplace disability training, consultancy, and employer guidance alongside campaigning. Comparable to Good Access in delivering B2B disability training and inclusive employer support.
• The Clear Company: UK-based disability inclusion consultancy offering training, consultancy, and workplace adjustments to organisations. Direct competitor to Good Access in the disability confidence and accessibility training market for corporate and public sector clients.
• Mencap: UK learning disability charity offering training, consultancy, and resources to support employers and public services working with people with learning disabilities. Comparable to Good Access's learning disability training and NHS-facing services.
• Business Disability Forum: UK membership-based disability inclusion organisation providing training, consultancy, and resources to corporate members. Comparable to Good Access as a B2B disability training and advisory provider targeting large employers and FTSE clients.
• AbilityNet: UK charity providing digital accessibility services, training, and consultancy to organisations and disabled individuals. Overlaps with Good Access on accessibility audits, training delivery, and digital inclusion guidance.
• National Autistic Society: UK autism charity providing autism training, consultancy, and accreditation services to corporates, schools, and public sector bodies. Direct overlap with Good Access's Oliver McGowan training and autism awareness offerings for NHS and employers.
• Purple (disability inclusion agency): UK-based disability inclusion consultancy and campaign organisation behind Purple Tuesday, helping businesses improve accessibility for disabled customers and employees. Direct competitor in the corporate disability inclusion and accessibility advisory market.

Emerging players

• Recite Me: UK-based accessibility software provider offering website accessibility tools, translation, and assistive functions. Adjacent to Good Access's digital accessibility and inclusive design services, with partial overlap on enterprise accessibility needs and procurement budgets.
• Evenbreak: UK disability employment specialist running a job board and consultancy services focused on inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments. Overlaps with Good Access's workplace accessibility training and reasonable adjustments advisory.

Broad incumbents

• Accenture (Disability Inclusion practice): Global management consultancy with a dedicated Disability Inclusion practice serving multinationals. Competes indirectly with Good Access in corporate accessibility strategy, maturity assessments, and inclusion transformation at enterprise scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thegoodconsultingcompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-good-consulting-company-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/goodaccess_org

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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