This accessibility statement applies to the Bristol Pride website (bristolpride.co.uk).
This website is partially compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard, due to the issues listed below.
Bristol Pride is committed to making our website accessible to as many people as possible, meaning that ideally you should be able to
change colours, contrast levels and fonts using browser or device settings zoom in up to 400% without the text spilling off the screen navigate most of the website using a keyboard or speech recognition software listen to most of the website using a screen reader (including the most recent versions of JAWS, NVDA and VoiceOver)
AbilityNet has advice on making your device easier to use if you have a disability.
We know some parts of this website are not fully accessible. For example:
some colour combinations on the site do not currently meet recommended contrast levels some images do not have full or accurate alt text (text alternatives), some links do not have descriptive text, so it isn’t always clear where they lead some pages could be better structured, for example with clearer headings
We’re always looking to improve the accessibility of this website. If you find any problems not listed on this page, or think we’re not meeting accessibility requirements, please get in touch with access@bristolpride.co.uk.
We also recognise that not everyone wants to use the website itself. If you need information in a different format — for example large print, audio, or an accessible document — or need support accessing any content, please email access@bristolpride.co.uk and we’ll do our best to help.
Our access coordinator works part time, so please allow up to 5 working days for a response
Bristol Pride is committed to making this website accessible. As a small community-led organisation, we are not legally required to meet the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018, but we use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standard as the benchmark we work towards.
We reviewed the Bristol Pride website using the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool to understand where the site is performing well and where improvements are needed. We also recognise that automated tools like WAVE are useful but do not identify every accessibility issue, so we are continuing to carry out our own manual checks of things such as keyboard navigation, headings, buttons, forms, image descriptions, and how easy the website is to use across different devices.
The content listed below is non-accessible for the following reasons.
1.Colour contrast
Our branding uses two distinctive colours — fluorescent magenta (#e51a6e) and teal (#1cb1ac) — often with black or white text overlaid. Some of these colour combinations do not currently meet the contrast levels recommended by WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.4.3 (contrast – minimum).
Our branding was created many years ago and has become a recognisable and valued part of Bristol Pride’s identity. Making major changes to it would require a wider rebrand, which is not something the organisation can realistically afford or complete in the short term. We recognise this is an important area, and we will continue to review how we can improve contrast and readability while keeping the identity of Bristol Pride. We are also looking at smaller changes — such as adjusting text colour or weight, or adding backgrounds behind text — that could improve readability without requiring a full rebrand.
2.Images
Some images do not have a text alternative, or have incomplete alt text, so people using a screen reader cannot access all of the information they convey. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.1.1 (non-text content). We are reviewing and adding text alternatives across the site, and will make sure all new images meet this standard when published.
3.Links
Some links do not have descriptive text, so it is not always clear where they will take you. This fails WCAG 2.2 success criterion 2.4.4 (link purpose – in context). We are working through the site to improve link text.
4.Page structure
Some pages could make better use of headings and structural markup, which can make the site harder to navigate using a screen reader or other assistive technology. This relates to WCAG 2.2 success criterion 1.3.1 (info and relationships). We are reviewing page structure as part of our ongoing website updates.
We are committed to making steady, practical improvements so that more people can access Bristol Pride information clearly and confidently. Over the coming year, as we continue to update the website, we plan to:
add text alternatives (alt text) to images that are missing them improve link text so it clearly describes where each link goes improve page structure and headings continue reviewing colour contrast and readability while retaining the Bristol Pride identity carry out manual accessibility checks covering keyboard navigation, headings, buttons, forms, image descriptions, and use across different devices
This statement was prepared on 22 June 2026. It was last reviewed on 22 June 2026.
This website was last tested in June 2026 using the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool. We also used findings from our own informal review when preparing this statement.
We plan to review this statement and our progress against it at least once a year, or sooner if we make significant changes to the website.