Accessibility Statement for britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
Last updated
03 Aug 2026
WCAG Version
WCAG 2.1 AWCAG 2.1 AAWCAG 2.1 AAAWCAG 2.2 AWCAG 2.2 AAAdditional Best Practices (recommended)
Compliance Status
Partially Compliant
Coverage
100% of Applicable WCAG Success Criteria Evaluated (Automated and Manual)
Evaluation includes automated testing and user-validated checks. Automated results reflect static page testing performed by AccessibilityChecker, while interactive and manual criteria require user testing and confirmation.
Our Commitment
British Gas Energy Trust is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We aim to continually improve the user experience for everyone and apply the relevant accessibility standards in our design and development processes.
Standards Applied
We aim to conform to:
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WCAG 2.2 Level AA
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EN 301 549 v3.2.1 (European standard)
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Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (United States)
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Title II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Scope of This Statement
This statement applies to all digital content, services, and files served under the domain:
This includes all webpages, subpages, web applications, downloadable documents, and other content hosted at or under this domain.
As of the last scan on 03 Aug 2026, a total of 100 unique pages are being continuously monitored by the AccessibilityChecker.org testing platform. This number is automatically updated with each new scan as new URLs are discovered or removed.
Testing & Evaluation
Last scan date
03 Aug 2026
Automated test scope
AccessibilityChecker.org covers approximately 58% of WCAG 2.2 AA criteria through automation. The remaining items require human judgment and are addressed through the manual testing module.
Manual audit
Completed.
A thorough manual accessibility audit was performed covering all criteria that require human judgment.
Accessibility is evaluated through a combination of automated and manual processes provided by the AccessibilityChecker.org testing platform:
- Weekly automated scans identify all critical, machine-detectable issues across pages using WCAG logic
- A thorough manual audit was conducted, covering all WCAG criteria that require human judgment
- Ongoing issue tracking automatically detects regressions and recognizes resolved items between scans
Together, these two layers of testing — automated + manual — are designed to fully cover all WCAG 2.2 Level AA success criteria.
Known Issues (as of last scan on 03 Aug 2026)
These issues are being addressed and are prioritized for the next sprint.
| WCAG Criterion | Issue Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context) | Confirm that all hyperlink elements have meaningful, discernible text content | Automated |
| Best Practice | Detect heading elements that contain no visible or programmatic text content | Automated |
| Best Practice | Validate that assigned ARIA roles are appropriate and permitted for the given HTML element type | Automated |
| Best Practice | Check that heading levels follow a logical hierarchical sequence without skipping levels | Automated |
| Best Practice | Ensure non-empty data cells in large tables have associated header cells | Automated |
| Best Practice | Detect paragraphs styled as headings instead of using proper heading elements | Automated |
| 1.4.3: Contrast (Minimum) | Evaluate text and background color combinations meet the 4.5:1 AA contrast ratio | Automated |
Resolved Since Last Scan (as of last scan on 03 Aug 2026)
These issues are being addressed and are prioritized for the next sprint.
| WCAG Criterion | Issue Description | Pages Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Best Practice | Detect heading elements that contain no visible or programmatic text content | 2 |
| Best Practice | Confirm that all hyperlink elements have meaningful, discernible text content | 88 |
| Best Practice | Check that the page includes at least one level-one heading to establish content hierarchy | 3 |
| Best Practice | Check all visible page content is within defined landmark regions for navigation | 88 |
| Best Practice | Evaluate text and background color combinations meet the 4.5:1 AA contrast ratio | 1 |
| Best Practice | Verify that every form control has an associated visible label that is programmatically linked | 1 |
| Best Practice | Check that heading levels follow a logical hierarchical sequence without skipping levels | 7 |
| Best Practice | Verify images have alternative text or are explicitly marked as decorative | 1 |
| Best Practice | Identify focusable elements inside aria-hidden containers that confuse screen reader users | 1 |
| Best Practice | Verify that skip navigation links point to focusable targets within the page | 11 |
| Best Practice | Check that hyperlinks within text blocks are visually distinguishable by more than just color | 1 |
Accessible Alternatives
If you are experiencing difficulty with any part of the website, you may request accessible formats or alternative access through the contact details below.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of britishgasenergytrust.org.uk
EMAIL
[email protected]
ACCESSIBILITY LEAD
British Gas Energy Trust
Technical Compatibility
Our website undergoes comprehensive accessibility evaluations to ensure compatibility across various devices and assistive technologies:
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Automated Testing:
Conducted weekly using the AccessibilityChecker.org testing platform, covering both mobile and desktop interfaces to identify machine-detectable issues. -
Manual Testing:
A thorough manual audit is performed to assess aspects that require human judgment, using popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) on both desktop and mobile devices. -
Interactive Element Testing (User-Performed):
Interactive components (such as forms, menus, dialogs, and dynamic content) are evaluated through user testing using the AccessibilityChecker browser extension. -
Assistive Technology Compatibility:
Tested with major screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver) and across popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) on both desktop and mobile devices.
Related Policies
Disclaimer:
AccessibilityChecker.org provides automated testing results and supports manual and interactive testing; however, completion of all manual and interactive tests remains the sole responsibility of the customer. The customer is also fully responsible for implementing any recommended corrections or remediation actions.
This tool is not all inclusive, and does not constitute legal advice, a legal guarantee, or certification of compliance with any accessibility laws, regulations, or standards. Accessibility requirements may change over time, and compliance depends on ongoing maintenance and review. The customer is solely responsible for ensuring the contemplated domain is reviewed periodically and remains compliant with applicable accessibility requirements.