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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
68
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
3
PASS
6
INFO
0
Checks
13
6 PASS 3 REVIEW 4 FIX
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
D
Navigation UX
Action
2 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
2 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
Back-to-top link detected
Info::
6 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 6 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
Form Accessibility
2 of 11 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 11 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <select id="fake-element">
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text">
Info::
9 control(s) properly labeled
11 controls
9 labeled
1 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#searchInputLabeltextSearchfor/id
#ot-group-id-C0003checkboxFunctional Cookiesfor/id
#ot-group-id-C0002checkboxPerformance Cookiesfor/id
#ot-group-id-C0004checkboxTargeting Cookiesfor/id
#vendor-search-handlertextCookie list searcharia-label
#select-all-hosts-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-groups-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#select-all-vendor-leg-handlercheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
#chkbox-idcheckboxcheckbox labelfor/id
inputtext(Enter keyword(s))placeholder only
#fake-elementselect(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<select id="fake-element">

Why this matters

Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="text">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more ▾

Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title Error 404 page not found - BHF ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
A
Landmark Structure
21 landmarks
PASS
21 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
6 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
4 of 6 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main Navigation" MAIN ASIDE "London to Brighton Bike Ride" CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more ▾

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

A+
Heading Hierarchy
49 headings
PASS
49 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
Info::
1 hidden heading(s) (aria-hidden)
  • H3 London to Brighton Bike Ride
  • H3 Volunteer in our shops
  • H3 Find BHF near you
  • H3 Our research: Heart statistics
  • H3 Donate items
  • H3 Donate money
  • H3 London to Brighton Bike Ride
  • H3 Volunteer in our shops
  • H3 Find BHF near you
  • H3 Our research: Heart statistics
  • H3 Donate items
  • H3 Donate money
  • H1 Keep us beating
  • H2 Our vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer
  • H2 Most viewed across BHF
  • H2 For all your heart health questions, big or small
  • H3 Get heart information and support
  • H3 Get expert tips to stay fit and healthy
  • H3 Flu and your heart
  • H3 Get answers from a cardiac nurse
  • H2 The UK has a heart health crisis
  • H3 Every 3 minutes someone dies from a heart or circulatory disease
  • H3 Over 7 million people in the UK are living with heart and circulatory diseases
  • H3 Heart and circulatory diseases are the world's biggest killers
  • H2 Donate now to help us cure heart and circulatory diseases
  • H2 Shop to make a difference
  • H2 Get involved
  • H3 Do your own fundraising
  • H3 Take part in an event
  • H3 Leave a gift in your Will
  • H2 Top stories
  • H3 It's time for action on medical misogyny
  • H3 Academy of Medical Sciences supports emerging research leaders
  • H3 Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub honoured with BHF red plaque
  • H3 Garfield Weston Foundation donates landmark £6m to BHF to tackle heart failure
  • H3 New AI tool can predict heart failure at least five years before it develops
  • H2 Cookie Preference Centre
  • H2 Cookie Preference Centre hidden
  • H3 Your Privacy
  • H3 Strictly Necessary Cookies
  • H3 Functional Cookies
  • H3 Performance Cookies
  • H3 Targeting Cookies
  • H4 Your Privacy
  • H4 Strictly Necessary Cookies
  • H4 Functional Cookies
  • H4 Performance Cookies
  • H4 Targeting Cookies
  • H3 Cookie List
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 39 images OK
PASS
All 39 images OK
Info::
1 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
38 image(s) with good alt text
39 images 38 good alt text
IssueCount
too long1 image(s)
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Keep us beating5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Our vision is a worl…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Most viewed across B…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 For all your heart h…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 The UK has a heart h…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Donate now to help u…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Shop to make a diffe…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Get involved5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Top stories5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Cookie Preference Ce…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h2 Cookie Preference Ce…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 London to Brighton B…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 Volunteer in our sho…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 Find BHF near you5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 Our research: Heart …5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 Donate items5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 Donate money5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 London to Brighton B…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 Volunteer in our sho…5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass
h3 Find BHF near you5.24:13.0:1
#000000
#7F7F7F
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 100/100 — 1 failing, 30 passed
PASS
100

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
cookie policy. div#onetrust-group-container > div#onetrust-policy > div#onetrust-policy-text > a.ot-cookie-policy-link
○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●`[accesskey]` values are unique
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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