Website Accessibility Statement

Effective date: 03 November 2025

Crucible Cycles Ltd trading as Yorkshire Foundry (“Yorkshire Foundry”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is committed to ensuring that everyone can enjoy and use our website with ease. We want YorkshireFoundry.com to be accessible to the widest possible audience, including people with disabilities, and we are continuously working to improve the user experience for all.

Our Accessibility Standards and Approach

We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), as the recognised standard for digital accessibility. Our approach includes:

• Providing meaningful text alternatives for non-text content
• Ensuring clear colour contrast and scalable, legible typography
• Supporting full keyboard navigation and logical focus order
• Using clear headings and consistent page structures
• Avoiding design features that could cause flashing or physical reactions
• Supporting assistive technologies through appropriate HTML and ARIA markup

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing commitment. We regularly review and test our site using automated tools and, where possible, real user feedback with assistive technologies. Our team and suppliers are encouraged to consider accessibility at every stage of design, content creation, and development. Where issues are identified, we assess and address them as quickly as possible, taking into account technical feasibility and proportionality.

Known Limitations

While we aim for full WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance, some legacy pages and third-party apps may not yet meet the same standard. This includes certain Shopify or Ella theme components that are outside our direct control. We are actively working to improve these areas and welcome feedback if you encounter any difficulties.

Feedback and Contact Information

If you experience difficulty using our website or notice something that could be improved, please get in touch:

Accessibility Team
Crucible Cycles Ltd trading as Yorkshire Foundry
TEXT: +44 (0)1904 900 242
Address: 88A South Bank Avenue, York, YO23 1DP, United Kingdom
Email: accessibility@yorkshirefoundry.com

To help us investigate, please include:

• The web page address (URL)
• A description of the problem and any assistive technology or browser used
• Screenshots or error messages if possible

We aim to acknowledge your message within 5 working days and provide an update or estimated resolution within 20 working days.

Enforcement

If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may be able to raise your concern with relevant UK bodies such as the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Although Yorkshire Foundry is a private sector organisation, we are committed to meeting our obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and ensuring fair, inclusive access for all users.

Compatibility

YorkshireFoundry.com is designed for current versions of major browsers and assistive technologies, including screen readers. Best results are expected using the latest versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. Some accessibility features may not work as intended on significantly older browsers or unsupported systems.

Preparation of This Statement

This statement was prepared on 03 November 2025 following self-assessment and internal testing against WCAG 2.2 Level AA. We review and update this statement annually or whenever significant changes are made to our website or relevant standards.

Our Commitment

We believe accessibility is part of good design and craftsmanship — the same principles that guide our work at the foundry. We’re committed to continuous improvement and to creating a digital experience that’s open, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone.