Welcome to our web site

New Forest Access For All (NFAFA – pronounced nafa) is a small local charity run by a lively, dedicated group of volunteers (well, we think so anyway!).  It was set up in 1997 to highlight the many access problems faced by members of the community, especially people with disabilities and we became a registered charity in 2004.  We are affiliated to the  National Register of Access Consultants.

We offer information and advice about access problems to local businesses and service providers. We do access audits of buildings and public spaces.

We work  with the New Forest District Council, Hampshire County Council, the Forestry Commission, and the National Park Authority to identify and find solutions to access problems.  
We have carried out access surveys in the New Forest for the Forestry Commission.

We hold social events, such as accessible picnic rambles in association with Hampshire Roamability.  

Recent destinations have included Blashford Lakes Wildlife Reserve, Exbury Gardens, Hordle Cliffs and Moors Valley Country Park.

We have a very popular annual Christmas Lunch.

We hold  meetings, open to non-members as well as members, with guest speakers, where people can gather information, exchange ideas and socialise.


Recent topics have included the Law and mobility scooters (Hythe police), the Community Care law (Carer’s Legal Centre and Swain & Co) and a talk about new products including a demonstration of mobility equipment (All Mobility, Hythe)