We want to make sure our website is as accessible as possible for everyone

Below are some instructions on how to adjust your text size so that you can make our site as accessible as possible.

Text size

The website has been written to allow you to easily change the text size to make it either larger or smaller via your browser settings. Some browsers will allow you to magnify the whole page. To change the text size, follow the instructions below:

Google Chrome

Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.

Select Settings.

Click Show advanced settings.

In the “Web Content” section, use the “Font size” drop-down menu to make adjustments.

Internet Explorer

Click “View” to open the View menu or press “Alt” and “V”

Select the “Text Size” option or select by pressing “X”

Choose your preferred text size using your mouse or use the up and down arrow keys

Click to select the text size or press “Enter”

The text size should change to reflect your choice

Firefox

Click “View” to open the View menu

Select the “Text Size” option

Select “Increase” or “Decrease”

The text on our site should change to reflect your choice

Safari

Click “View” to open the View menu

Click on “Make Text Bigger” or “Make Text Smaller” or to use the keyboard shortcuts select

“Apple” and “+” (plus) or “Apple” and “-” (minus)

The text size on our site should change to reflect your choice

If your mouse has a scrolling wheel in the middle of the right and left click buttons, you can hold down the “Ctrl” key on the keyboard and scroll it up and down. The text size will increase and decrease. This works in both Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox.

Accessibility in Windows

Windows also have a number of computer settings you can select to make your enjoyment of our website better. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Accessibility Options. You can select options to alter your keyboard, display and mouse settings.

We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. This includes people with visual, motor, cognitive, and auditory impairments.

How accessible this website is

This website was built using WordPress with the Elementor page builder. Design and development have followed good practices in accessibility, but not all content and features currently meet all aspects of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2 AA standard.

We endeavour to make the site usable and accessible to the widest possible audience, and you should be able to:

• change text size, spacing, and fonts using your browser or device settings;
• zoom in up to 200–400% without the content spilling off the screen;
• navigate most of the site using just a keyboard (without a mouse);
• use the site with speech recognition software;
• use most of the site with screen readers such as VoiceOver, NVDA, and JAWS.(GOV.UK)

Accessibility features

Where possible:

• standard, semantic HTML has been used;
• images have alternative text where available;
• text content is written clearly and simply;
• unique IDs and proper heading structures are used in most places;
• many pages are navigable without using a mouse.

Known limitations and areas for improvement

Despite best efforts, some content may not be fully accessible:

• Some images may be missing or have incomplete alternative text.
• Embedded content (e.g., maps, forms or widgets) may not be fully operable with a keyboard or screen reader.
• Third‑party content or plugins (including some Elementor widgets) may not meet all accessibility standards.
• Some older PDF documents or downloads may not be accessible.

These limitations mean the site is partially compliant with accessibility standards. We aim to regularly review and improve accessibility as the site evolves. Some issues may be considered a disproportionate burden to fix immediately due to technical constraints inherent in certain plugins or custom code.

How we test accessibility

We use a combination of:

• manual checks in browsers with keyboard‑only navigation;
• use of assistive technologies (such as screen readers);
• browser tools and accessibility extensions;
• testing with real users where possible.

We also endeavour to follow established guidelines from industry and regulatory bodies on accessibility best practice.(GOV.UK)

Feedback and contact details

If you have difficulty accessing this website, want to report an accessibility issue (including identifying inaccessible content), or require information in an alternative format (for example, large print, braille, audio, or accessible PDF), please contact us:

• Email: membership@bbowt.org.uk
• Phone: 01865 788300

When reporting an issue, please include:

1. the web address (URL) of the content in question;
2. a description of the problem;
3. the format in which you would like to receive the information.

We will consider your request and respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Enforcement procedure

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Equality Advisory and Support Service (EASS) or the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) regarding accessibility concerns.

Statement updates

This statement was prepared and last reviewed on 27th March 2026. It will be updated as necessary to reflect improvements and changes to the website and accessibility standards.