Accessibility Statement

Woodpecker Wood Community Interest Company (CIC) is committed to making our website accessible to everyone in our community. As a CIC, our purpose is to benefit the community, and accessibility is a key part of ensuring our services, events, and information can be used by all.

Our Commitment as a CIC

As a Community Interest Company, we operate with a strong focus on inclusivity and community benefit. Ensuring our website is accessible supports our wider social mission and aligns with our responsibility to engage all members of the community fairly.

We work to ensure our website follows the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, which provides a recognised global standard for web accessibility.

How We Support Accessibility

To ensure our website can be accessed and used by as many people as possible, we aim to:

Provide clear navigation and consistent page layouts
Maintain good colour contrast
Use plain, approachable language
Support screen readers and assistive technologies
Ensure our site can be used with a keyboard
Make forms — including event bookings and enquiries — fully accessible
Offer responsive design compatible with mobile, tablet, and desktop devices

Ongoing Improvements

As a CIC, we value transparency. We are continually improving our website and working to resolve any accessibility issues. Current areas we are reviewing include:

Adding and refining image descriptions (alt text)
Improving headings and content structure
Enhancing accessibility of event and booking forms
Reviewing keyboard focus and interactive elements

We periodically review the site to improve accessibility as part of our commitment to community benefit.

If You Need Assistance or Information in Another Format

If you need any information from our website in an alternative format — such as large print, audio, easy read, or a printed copy — or if you encounter difficulties accessing any part of the site, please contact us:

Email: info@woodpeckerwoodcic.co.uk
Phone: 01304 830958

We aim to respond within 5 working days.

Feedback and Community Involvement

We welcome feedback from our community, including people with disabilities, carers, support workers, and representatives of community groups. Your comments help us continuously improve our digital accessibility in line with our mission and values as a CIC.