Website Accessibility Statement

Last Updated: September 2026

Farnhams Community is a small, volunteer‑run organisation committed to making our website accessible and usable for as many people as possible across Farnham Common, Farnham Royal and the surrounding areas. Although we are not a public sector body, we believe everyone should be able to access local news, events, magazine updates and community information without barriers.

We aim to follow recognised best‑practice accessibility principles, including guidance from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and we work to make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We want our website to be:

Clear and easy to read
Simple to navigate
Compatible with assistive technologies
Accessible on different devices and screen sizes

We review our content and design regularly and continue improving accessibility as our resources allow.

Our Best Intentions for New Content

While we cannot guarantee perfect accessibility in every circumstance, we are committed to ensuring that all new content published on the Farnhams Community website is created with accessibility in mind. This includes:

Using clear headings and readable text
Adding alt text to meaningful images
Avoiding overly complex layouts
Ensuring new PDFs or documents are produced in accessible formats wherever possible

As a volunteer‑run organisation with limited funds, we may not always achieve full compliance, but we will always do our best to make new content as accessible as reasonably possible.

Accessibility Features on This Website

To support inclusive access, our website includes:

Readable font sizes and high‑contrast text
Logical heading structure for screen readers
Keyboard‑friendly navigation
Alt text for meaningful images
Clear link descriptions
Accessible contact forms
Adjustable cookie preferences through an accessible consent panel

Archived Magazines and Historical Content

Farnhams Community hosts an archive of older magazine issues that were originally published by Farnham Royal Parochial Church Council (FRPCC). These documents form part of the community’s historical record and are made available in their original form.

Because they were created before modern accessibility standards existed, some archived magazines may:

Not be fully readable by screen readers
Contain images without alt text
Include scanned pages or PDFs that are not tagged for accessibility
Use legacy layouts or formatting that may be difficult to navigate

Limitations Due to Resources

As a small, volunteer‑run organisation with limited funds, we are not always able to convert older archived content into fully accessible alternative formats. Some historical documents may therefore remain partially inaccessible.

Support We Can Offer

If you need help accessing information from an archived magazine, please contact us. While we may not be able to provide full alternative formats, we will do our best to:

Provide a brief summary of specific sections
Extract particular pieces of information on request
Help you locate the content you need

Contact: editor@farnhamscommunity.org

Additional Support From the Original Publisher

Since the archived magazines were originally produced by Farnham Royal Parochial Church Council, they may hold earlier versions or related records. If you require information that we are unable to provide, you may wish to contact FRPCC directly to see whether they can assist.

Areas We Are Working to Improve

We are aware that some parts of the website may not yet be fully accessible, including:

Older PDF documents
Historical magazine issues
Third‑party embedded content such as maps or videos

We will continue to improve accessibility where possible as our website develops.

Feedback and Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you experience any difficulty using this website, we would like to hear from you. Your feedback helps us improve accessibility for everyone.

Email: editor@farnhamscommunity.org

Please include:

The page or feature you were trying to use
The issue you encountered
The device or assistive technology you were using

We will do our best to help within the resources available to us.

About This Statement

This accessibility statement was prepared in September 2026 and will be reviewed periodically as the website evolves.

Reporting Accessibility Issues

If you experience any difficulty accessing content on this website, please let us know. We take accessibility seriously and will work to resolve issues promptly.

Contact our accessibility lead: editor@farnhamscommunity.org

Please include details of:

The page or feature you were trying to use
The issue you encountered
The device or assistive technology you were using

Formal Complaints

If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF ico.org.uk

Preparation of This Accessibility Statement

This statement was prepared in September 2026. It is based on a review of the Farnhams Community website and aligned with the organisation’s commitments to data protection, privacy, and community support.