Accessibility Statement
This statement was last updated on 9 July 2026.
We at Croydon International Film Festival are working to make our site www.croydoninternationalfilmfestival.com accessible to people with disabilities.
Our Commitment to Accessibility
Croydon International Film Festival Ltd is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of ability or technology.
We believe that film and storytelling should be accessible to everyone, and we are continually working to improve the accessibility and usability of our website.
Our aim is to follow recognised best practice and, where reasonably practicable, meet the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA.
How Accessible This Website Is
We want visitors to be able to:
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Navigate the website using only a keyboard.
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Zoom in up to 400% without losing functionality or readability.
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Use screen readers and other assistive technologies.
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Adjust colours, contrast and text size using their browser or device settings.
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Access content that is written in clear, straightforward language wherever possible.
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View the website on desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process. As the Croydon International Film Festival grows, we are committed to regularly reviewing and improving the accessibility of our digital services.
This includes:
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Reviewing colour contrast throughout the website.
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Ensuring images include meaningful alternative text.
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Providing clear heading structures and logical page layouts.
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Improving keyboard navigation.
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Making online forms as accessible as possible.
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Adding captions or transcripts to video content wherever practical.
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Testing new features against recognised accessibility standards before publication.
Known Limitations
We are aware that some areas of the website may not yet be fully accessible. These may include:
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Some older images may not yet contain complete alternative text.
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Certain embedded third-party content, such as videos, maps or social media feeds, may not fully meet accessibility standards.
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Some downloadable PDF documents may not yet be fully accessible to screen reader users.
We are actively working to improve these areas.
Feedback and Reporting Accessibility Issues
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If you experience difficulty using this website or require information in an alternative format, we would be pleased to help.
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Please contact us by:
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Email: info@croydoninternationalfilmfestival.com
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When contacting us, please tell us:
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The page or content you were trying to access.
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The issue you experienced.
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The format you require, if applicable.
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We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries within five working days.
Alternative Formats
If you require information in an alternative format, we will do our best to provide it. This may include:
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Accessible PDF
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Microsoft Word document
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Plain text
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Large print
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Audio version (where reasonably practicable)
Technical Information
The Croydon International Film Festival website is designed with the intention of conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA wherever reasonably practicable.
Accessibility is considered during the design, development and ongoing maintenance of the website.
Third-Party Content
The Croydon International Film Festival website is designed with the intention of conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA wherever reasonably practicable.
Accessibility is considered during the design, development and ongoing maintenance of the website.
Browser Compatibility
The website is designed to work with current versions of major web browsers, including:
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Google Chrome
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Microsoft Edge
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Mozilla Firefox
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Apple Safari
We also aim to support common assistive technologies, including screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.
Continuous review
This accessibility statement will be reviewed at least annually, or sooner if significant changes are made to the website.
Croydon International Film Festival Ltd remains committed to creating an inclusive digital experience and welcomes feedback that helps us improve accessibility for all users.