Accessibility Statement

Commitment to Accessibility

Girlguiding Lancashire Border (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to ensuring that our website, https://girlguidinglancsborder.org/, is accessible to all users, including people with disabilities.

We aim to provide an inclusive, user-friendly experience that allows all visitors—regardless of ability—to access information about our activities, events, and opportunities.

Accessibility Standards

We aim to ensure that our website conforms, as far as reasonably practicable, with:

  • The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA

  • The requirements of the Equality Act 2010

We recognise that accessibility is an ongoing process and are committed to continuous improvement.

Measures to Support Accessibility

We take the following measures to support accessibility:

  • Clear and consistent navigation across pages

  • Use of structured headings to support screen readers

  • Readable text with appropriate colour contrast

  • Responsive design for use across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices

  • Efforts to ensure compatibility with keyboard navigation

  • Alternative text for images where appropriate

Accessibility for Children and Young People

As this website relates to activities involving children and young people, we aim to ensure that content is:

  • Easy to understand and clearly presented

  • Accessible to a wide range of users, including younger audiences

  • Suitable for use under parental or guardian supervision where appropriate

Ongoing Improvements

We are continually reviewing and improving the accessibility of our website.

We welcome feedback from users to help identify areas for improvement and to ensure accessibility needs are met.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible. This may include:

  • Older content or documents that may not meet current accessibility standards

  • Third-party content or embedded services that are outside our control

Where possible, we will provide alternative formats or assistance upon request.

Feedback and Contact Information

If you experience any difficulty accessing this website or require information in an alternative format (such as large print or accessible documents), please contact us:

Girlguiding Lancashire Border

We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries as promptly as possible.

Enforcement Procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may seek further advice from the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS).

Technical Information

This website is designed to be compatible with:

  • Modern web browsers (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

  • Assistive technologies such as screen readers

However, we cannot guarantee full compatibility with all devices, browsers, or assistive technologies.

Statement Review

This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed on: 20/03/2026

We recommend reviewing this statement periodically as updates and improvements are made.