The Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust is committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of technology, ability, or circumstance.

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We want all visitors to be able to access information about the Trust, our grant programmes, and the application process in a clear and inclusive way.

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Our Commitment

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We aim to:

• Provide a website that is easy to navigate and understand.

• Use clear and straightforward language wherever possible.

• Ensure content can be accessed using assistive technologies.

• Support keyboard-only navigation.

• Maintain sufficient colour contrast between text and backgrounds.

• Make our website responsive and accessible across different devices and screen sizes.

• Continually review and improve accessibility as our website evolves.

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Accessibility Features

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Our website has been designed to support users who rely on accessibility tools and features, including:

• Screen readers

• Browser zoom functionality

• Keyboard navigation

• Speech recognition software

• Mobile and tablet accessibility features

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Where possible, we aim to ensure that:

• Page headings are structured logically.

• Links are meaningful and descriptive.

• Images include alternative text where appropriate.

• Forms are clearly labelled.

• Content remains readable when text size is increased.[AC1] 

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Documents and Downloads

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Some content on our website may be provided as downloadable documents, such as PDF files or application guidance.

We aim to ensure that newly published documents are accessible wherever reasonably practicable. However, some older documents may not fully meet current accessibility standards.

If you experience difficulty accessing information contained within a document, please contact us and we will endeavour to provide the information in an alternative format.

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Third-Party Content

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Some parts of our application process use third-party systems and services, such as Benefactor Cloud.

While we seek to work with providers that take accessibility seriously, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party platforms that are not under our direct control.

If you encounter accessibility barriers when using a third-party service connected to the Trust, please let us know and we will do our best to assist.

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Reporting Accessibility Issues

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We are always looking for ways to improve the accessibility of our website.

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If you:

• Experience difficulty accessing any part of our website;

• Require information in an alternative format;

• Identify an accessibility issue that is not described in this statement; or

• Have suggestions for improving accessibility,

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please contact us:

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Email: admin@stapleytrust.org

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When contacting us, it is helpful if you can provide:

• The page or document you were trying to access;

• A description of the issue;

• The device and browser you were using (if known).

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Enforcement Procedure

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If you are dissatisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may use the Trust's complaints procedure, available on our website.

 

Ongoing Review

 

This statement will be reviewed periodically as part of the Trust's commitment to maintaining an accessible and inclusive website.

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Last reviewed: August 2026.