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Nantwich founders of Direct Access consultancy sell US operation

Nantwich founders of Direct Access consultancy sell US operation

The founders of Nantwich-based global accessibility consulting firm Direct Access Group have sold the company’s US operations to Matrix Design Group.

Steven and Judith Mifsud said the sale will strengthen Direct Access’s “vision and commitment to creating environments that work for all”.

November 24, 2025
Nantwich disability campaigner receives honorary doctorate

Nantwich disability campaigner receives honorary doctorate

Nantwich businessman Steven Mifsud has been made an Honorary Doctor for his work raising awareness of disability access issues.

Mr Mifsud has run his award-winning consultancy Direct Access since 2004.

August 3, 2025
Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath Family Festival to stage “The Calm Corner”

Reaseheath College in Nantwich is to stage a new “The Calm Corner” as part of its Family Festival tomorrow (May 18).

The addition is designed to provide a calm and inclusive space for those who may need a break from the busy event atmosphere.

May 17, 2025
Nantwich firm Direct Access feature in “Ambition 2025”

Nantwich firm Direct Access feature in “Ambition 2025”

Nantwich company Direct Access has featured in a new North West report on the ambitions of regional businesses over the next 12 months.

Ambition 2025 – commissioned by law firm Pannone Corporate – aims to understand the key drivers of growth, as well as the motivations, priorities and challenges for companies in the North West.

February 6, 2025
Nantwich disability champion makes Power 100 finalist list

Nantwich disability champion makes Power 100 finalist list

Nantwich disability champion Steven Mifsud has been included in this year’s Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 finalist list.

Steven, who is deaf, founded the international access consultancy firm Direct Access.

December 9, 2024
Nantwich firm Direct Access opens new London and Dublin base

Nantwich firm Direct Access opens new London and Dublin base

Nantwich company Direct Access has marked its 20-year anniversary by opening two new studios.

The international award-winning accessibility and inclusion consultancy have unveiled new studios in London and Dublin.

June 10, 2024
Nantwich firm Direct Access appoints new managing director

Nantwich firm Direct Access appoints new managing director

Globally-recognised Nantwich firm Direct Access has appointed Peter Brassington as managing director for Direct Access Consultancy in the UK.

Peter will take over from company founder Steven Mifsud (pictured), who will focus on the firm’s growing international work abroad.

January 4, 2024
New inclusive roundabout opens at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

New inclusive roundabout opens at Brookfield Park, Nantwich

A new inclusive roundabout has been installed at one of Nantwich’s popular parks.

Nantwich Town councillors and Nantwich Partnership secured funding for new equipment at Brookfield Park after previous equipment was removed for safety reasons.

August 11, 2023
Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Direct Access aims for all Nantwich menus to be in Braille

Nantwich disability access firm Direct Access has launched a campaign to make Nantwich home to the most inclusive cafés, pubs, and restaurants in the UK.

It wants to see all the town’s eateries provide Braille and Large Print accessible menus in their home town.

January 25, 2023
Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Direct Access sets up “Calm Corner” for Nantwich Food Festival

Nantwich disability consultancy Direct Access is to stage a “Calm Corner” during the three-day Nantwich Food Festival next month.

The firm, which specialises in accessibility and inclusion for disabled people, will be providing a quiet space for disabled and overwhelmed festivalgoers in need of a safe space to relax.

August 15, 2022
Nantwich disability firm scoops Sustainability Award at World Expo

Nantwich disability firm scoops Sustainability Award at World Expo

Nantwich Disability firm Direct Access won a Sustainability prize at the World Expo 2020 supplier awards.

The awards celebrate minds and businesses who contributed to the 2022 edition of the international world’s fair.

June 29, 2022
Disability firm renews backing for Nantwich Town Disability Football Club

Disability firm renews backing for Nantwich Town Disability Football Club

Nantwich-based disability firm Direct Access has renewed its backing of vision-impaired football team, Nantwich Town Disability Football (NTDF).

Direct Access first became sponsors in 2019 when the club went by the name Nantwich Town Wolves VIFC.

May 1, 2022
Nantwich-based disability firm founder Steven Mifsud receives MBE

Nantwich-based disability firm founder Steven Mifsud receives MBE

The founder and CEO of a Nantwich-based disability firm said he was “humbled and honoured” to finally receive his MBE medal at an investiture at Windsor Castle.

Steven Mifsud, owner of Direct Access Consultancy, received his honour accompanied by his wife Judith for his services to International Trade and Investment.

April 11, 2022