Accessibility

What we have done, and where we know we fall short.

Last updated 18 August 2026

Our commitment

Accessibility is one of the things we sell, so this site has to meet the standard we ask of the sites we build. We aim to meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA.

What we have done

• Text and background colours checked against WCAG contrast ratios, including a deeper shade of our accent colour used for anything that has to be read.
• Every interactive element reachable and operable by keyboard, with a visible focus outline.
• A skip link to jump straight to the main content.
• Headings in a logical order, so screen reader users can navigate by structure.
• Text alternatives for images that carry meaning, and decorative graphics hidden from screen readers.
• Animation that respects the reduced motion setting in your operating system.
• Layout that reflows down to small screens without horizontal scrolling.

Where we fall short

We would rather tell you this than have you find out.

We have not had an independent audit. Everything here has been checked by us, against the guidelines and with automated tools. That is not the same as a specialist looking at it properly, and we will say so until it is.

We have not tested this site with somebody who uses a screen reader every day. We have tested it with screen reader software ourselves, which catches the obvious problems but not the awkward ones. Somebody who relies on one would find things we have missed.

The contact form and the booking calendar are provided by other companies. We chose them partly on how accessible they are, but we do not control their code, and we cannot promise they meet the same standard as the rest of the site.

Some of our clients’ sites will fall short in places we have not caused. Accessibility depends on what a parish writes and uploads as much as on how the site is built. A photograph with no description, or a PDF that was scanned rather than typed, will not be usable by everyone, however good the underlying site is. We show every client how to avoid this, but we cannot guarantee it.

If you find something we have missed, please tell us. We would rather know.

Telling us about a problem

If something on this site is difficult to use, email enquiries@thekeepwebsites.co.uk and tell us what happened and what you were trying to do. We will reply within two working days and fix what we can.

If you need anything on this site in another format, ask and we will provide it.

For the churches we work with

Every site we build is designed to the same standard. Accessibility depends partly on content, so we also show your team how to write good alternative text and headings, and we are happy to review your pages if you are not sure.

Note for parishes: if your church is a public sector body for the purposes of the accessibility regulations, different legal duties may apply. If you are unsure, ask your diocese.