# About Us Source: https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/ Who we are 100% Disabled led Team Remote First # Meet the disabled-led team building inclusive brands worldwide. We blend creative, technical and strategic support for businesses that care about accessibility, human-centred strategy and doing work the right way – not the rushed way. Born from frustration with inaccessible corporate culture, Inkfire reimagines what an agency looks like when disabled people lead from the centre — not the sidelines. [Image: ICO registered - Information Commissioner's Office] [Image: Disability Confident Committed employer] [About Us](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/) [Our Story](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/our-story/) [Our Values](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/our-values/) [Meet the team](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/) [Awards & Recognition](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/awards-recognition/) [Careers](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/careers/) [Client Stories](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/client-stories/) Explore every chapter ## A faster way into the Inkfire story. Get to know the principles, people, and processes driving our agency. We’ve rejected the traditional agency model to build something that prioritises lived experience and genuine inclusion. Team 15+ remote specialists Built around Access, flexibility and lived experience Support Brand, web, tech and content under one roof [Image: Abstract portrait-style branding image for the About Us page.] Our Story - 01 ## Why Inkfire exists in the first place The origin story behind a disabled-led agency built to reject office-first thinking, hustle theatre and inaccessible ways of working. Founded by people who lived the problem, Inkfire was built on a simple belief: that brilliant work doesn't require being in the same room, burning out, or pretending barriers don't exist. "As a disabled-led team, we truly appreciate the time and effort the entire Inkfire team put into making every corner of the website accessible to as many people as possible." [Read our story](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/our-story/) Our Values - 02 ## The standards we will not dilute These aren't aspirational statements written for a pitch deck. They're the principles we return to when priorities clash, when a client pushes back, or when the easier path would mean compromising on something that matters. A clearer look at what actually shapes our culture, our client work, and the way we show up for the people we work with — day to day, project to project, and in every decision that doesn't have an obvious right answer. [Explore our values](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/our-values/) ### Human-first We put people before output — flexible hours, async-first communication, and genuinely caring whether the people we work with are okay, not just productive. ### Transparency No hidden fees, no vague timelines, no disappearing after sign-off. We tell you what we think and what to expect — even when that conversation is uncomfortable. ### Inclusion WCAG compliance, plain language, and equitable design aren't extras — they're the baseline every brief, build, and decision starts from. Meet the Team - 03 ## The people behind the work, not just the logo Meet the disabled-led, remote-first team behind every Inkfire project. From strategy and design to delivery, tech and ongoing support — our specialists bring both professional depth and lived experience to everything they do. - 15+ specialists across the UK - Creative, technical and operational depth - Work shaped by lived experience [Meet the team](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/) Awards - 04 ## Proof that inclusive work can still stand out A snapshot of the recognition, milestones and external validation that show our approach is working in the real world. Not awards for awards' sake — but proof that doing things the right way gets noticed. - Industry and accessibility recognition - Wins that reflect culture as well as craft - Momentum built doing things differently [See the recognition](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/awards-recognition/) [Image: SCOPE Awards 2025 — Inclusive Workplace Winner] [Image: Disability Smart Award Winners 2025] Careers - 05 ## What it looks like to build work around real humans For people looking to join Inkfire, this page explains the kind of environment, flexibility and values we are trying to protect as we grow. No hustle culture. No performative busyness. Just real, flexible work built around real people. [View open roles](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/careers/) Client Stories — 06 ## What the work looks like once it leaves the studio Less “launch day confetti”, more real-life results — the outcomes, relationships, and support clients actually remember. Short, human stories that show how projects hold up in the wild: after delivery, after growth, and after the inevitable “can we just tweak one thing?” moment. [Read client stories](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/client-stories/) [Image: Abstract portrait-style branding image for the About Us page.] ### We are not your typical agency! ### We’re disabled-led, proudly neurodivergent, and building work that actually fits real humans – not just perfect LinkedIn robots. Remote, Flexible & Accessible 100% Disabled-Led Team Award-Winning Inclusion Neurodivergent-Friendly Processes Inclusive by Design, Not by Accident Creators, Tech & Influencer Experts Our values Inclusive by default intentional in everything ## Our values aren’t a poster on the wall, they’re our operating system. They shape how we hire, how we work, and how we show up for our clients every day — turning lived experience into better processes, better access, and better results. **We still check every idea against the same question: does this remove barriers, or create them?** [Learn more](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/our-values/) Clear pricing, honest timelines and no “black box” delivery. You always know what we’re doing, why, and how it supports your goals – including when something needs to shift. Disabled-led means we’re building from lived experience, not a checklist. We care about captions, colour contrast and cognitive load as much as we care about fonts and funnels. We build timelines, communication and processes that work for brains and bodies like ours, and like yours – including when something needs to shift. Client feedback Why clients love Inkfire “I absolutely love my websites, and working with Imali and the team has been such a gift. Sonny is always so helpful and efficient, and nothing is ever too much trouble.” **Cat Lawless** catlawless.com Who we work best with ## Teams that want clarity, access and calm delivery baked into the work. The right fit for Inkfire is not about size. It is about ambition paired with care. We work best with brands, charities and public-facing teams that want sharp thinking, inclusive execution and a partner who can move the work forward without adding noise. ### Clear strategy that knows what it is trying to do. We strip out noise, focus on what matters and make decisions easier. The result is sharper positioning, stronger messaging and work that feels joined up from the start. [Read client stories](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/client-stories/) Trusted by charities, founder-led brands and public-facing teams that care about access as much as quality. Meet the inkfire team 15+ team members 100% remote based ## The creative force behind Inkfire Inkfire is a growing 15 in house team of disabled creatives, strategists, technologists and support professionals, working remotely across the UK. Click below to meet our neurodiverse team. [Get to know us](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/) [Join the team](https://inkfire.co.uk/about-us/careers/) ### What’s New ### At Inkfire [All Posts](https://inkfire.co.uk/blog/) [Image: A young man sitting on the floor, surrounded by paper documents and a laptop on his lap.] - [Blog](https://inkfire.co.uk/category/blog/) ### [Access to Work Application: How to Apply, Step by Step](https://inkfire.co.uk/access-to-work-application/) How to make an Access to Work application: what to have ready, how to apply online or by phone, and what happens next. Checked against gov.uk. 6 min read1109 words - [November 3, 2026](https://inkfire.co.uk/2026/11/03/) [Image: Man writing in a journal while working from home.] - [Blog](https://inkfire.co.uk/category/blog/) ### [How Much Is an Access to Work Grant?](https://inkfire.co.uk/how-much-is-access-to-work-grant/) Access to Work grants are capped at £69,260 a year for 2026/27, but there’s no set amount. What decides your award, and when employers share the cost. 6 min read1022 words - [November 3, 2026](https://inkfire.co.uk/2026/11/03/) [Image: Female Programmer Looking at Coworker.] - [Blog](https://inkfire.co.uk/category/blog/) ### [What Is Access to Work? A Plain-English Guide](https://inkfire.co.uk/what-is-access-to-work/) Access to Work is a government grant for disabled people and people with health conditions. Who can get it, what it pays for and how to apply, in plain English. 7 min read1353 words - [November 3, 2026](https://inkfire.co.uk/2026/11/03/) [Image: Its Time For A Break 1 for Our Festive Opening Hours 2026/27] - [Blog](https://inkfire.co.uk/category/blog/) ### [Our Festive Opening Hours 2026/27](https://inkfire.co.uk/festive-opening-hours/) As the festive season approaches, our team will be taking a well-earned break. However, we want to reassure everyone that support will still be available 1 min read194 words - [November 3, 2026](https://inkfire.co.uk/2026/11/03/) [Image: A decorative graphic with a crumpled paper background. There's an envelope on the top on the right which says '3 million reasons to stay'. The reasons to stay logo and tagline are listed.] - [Accessible Tech](https://inkfire.co.uk/category/accessible-tech/), [Blog](https://inkfire.co.uk/category/blog/) ### [Charity website design: building a site people trust](https://inkfire.co.uk/charity-website-design/) People come to a charity website with a job to do. They might need help today. They might want to donate, or give their time. 8 min read1566 words - [November 3, 2026](https://inkfire.co.uk/2026/11/03/)