Website Accessibility Audits That Go Beyond Automated Scans.

A WCAG accessibility audit is a systematic evaluation of your website against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines — the international standard for digital accessibility.

We test your site using a combination of automated scanning tools, manual expert review, and assistive technology testing (screen readers, keyboard-only navigation) to identify barriers that might prevent  users with disabilities from accessing your content.

You receive a detailed report of issues found, their impact, and how to fix them.

Automated tools like WAVE or Axe can quickly scan your entire site and catch obvious issues (missing alt text, colour contrast failures, broken form labels). However, automated tools only detect about 30-40% of WCAG accessibility barriers.

Many issues — such as whether alt text is actually meaningful, whether focus order is logical, or whether content makes sense to screen reader users — require human judgment. Our audits combine both approaches to give you the full picture.

We offer a 'Quick Health Check' if you want a rapid baseline assessment — we'll test your homepage and key templates, identify your top critical issues, and give you a clear picture of your risk level. It's ideal for organisations who need quick answers.

We offer a 'Full Compliance Audit' if you need a documented evidence for grant funders, trustees, public sector partners, or procurement processes. This follows the WCAG-EM framework, explained below.

WCAG-EM (Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology) is the official W3C standard for conducting accessibility audits. It's essentially the 'gold standard' methodology that defines how to properly evaluate a website against WCAG criteria — including how to select a representative sample of pages, how to document findings, and how to report conformance status.

Why does this matter? Because not all audits are created equal. Some providers run a quick automated scan and call it an 'audit.' We follow the full WCAG-EM process: defining the evaluation scope, exploring your site to understand its technologies, selecting a structured sample of pages (not just your homepage), auditing each page against all relevant success criteria, and producing a formal evaluation report.

For charities applying for grants or working with public sector partners, a WCAG-EM compliant audit carries weight — it's recognised methodology that demonstrates rigorous, defensible testing. It's also what the Government Digital Service recommends for public sector accessibility audits. When we say 'Full Compliance Audit,' this is the standard we're working to.

WCAG 2.2 is the latest version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, published in October 2023. 'AA' refers to the conformance level — there are three levels (A, AA, AAA), with AA being the standard required by UK law and most international accessibility regulations. AA includes 50+ specific 'success criteria' covering things such as text alternatives, keyboard access, colour contrast, and navigation. Our audits test against all Level A and AA criteria.

Yes. The Equality Act 2010 requires all service providers — including charities — to make 'reasonable adjustments' to ensure people with disabilities aren't placed at a substantial disadvantage. Your website is a service. If someone can't donate, volunteer, or access your support because of accessibility barriers, you're potentially discriminating. An audit helps you understand your current compliance status and prioritise fixes within your budget.

Almost every website has some accessibility issues — even major brands and government sites. The goal isn't perfection on day one; it's understanding where you stand and having a plan to improve.

Your audit report will prioritise issues by severity (Critical, Major, Minor) so you can focus resources on the barriers causing most harm first. Having an audit and remediation plan also demonstrates 'good faith' compliance to regulators.

Major UK consultancies charge £4,000-£7,000 for comparable audits. Our Full Compliance Audit starts at £2,500 — delivering the same rigorous WCAG-EM methodology at a fraction of the cost.

We're able to offer competitive pricing because we focus specifically on SMEs, non-profits and charities, keeping our overheads low and passing savings to you. We believe accessibility compliance shouldn't be a luxury only large organisations can afford.

For our Health Check, you receive a plain-English summary report (PDF), your most critical issues prioritised by severity, and a 30-minute walkthrough call. For our Full Compliance Audit, you receive a comprehensive technical report with WCAG criterion references and code examples, an executive summary suitable for trustees or funders, a prioritised remediation roadmap, and optional accessibility statement drafting.

Our Health Check typically completes within 5-7 working days. The Full Compliance Audit typically takes 10-15 working days (depending on site complexity). Ongoing Monitoring is continuous — you'll receive monthly reports and immediate alerts for critical issues. We'll confirm exact timelines during your initial consultation.

Our standard audits are conducted by accessibility experts using assistive technologies (screen readers, voice control, keyboard-only navigation). For organisations requiring user testing with participants with disabilities, this is available as an add-on service or included in our Flagship web design package. User testing provides invaluable real-world feedback but adds time and cost — we can advise whether it's appropriate for your situation.

Depending on your requirements, our Ongoing Monitoring package includes monthly automated full-site scans, monthly manual spot-checks of new content or features, immediate alerts if critical blockers are detected, priority Slack or email support from our team, and quarterly compliance summaries for your records.

Yes, we offer mobile app auditing services — app accessibility testing follows WCAG2ICT guidance (WCAG applied to non-web technologies). App audits are priced separately based on platform (iOS, Android, or both) and complexity.