Access Audits
What is an Access Audit?
An access audit is an on-site assessment of how easily disabled people can find, enter, move around and use a building and its services. Access For All UK, based in Bristol and working across England and Wales, carries out access audits for venues, workplaces, churches, charities and councils. Each audit ends with a prioritised report of practical changes, linked to the Equality Act 2010 and British Standard BS 8300.
Who needs an access audit?
Any organisation that serves the public or employs staff has duties under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. Service providers must think ahead about barriers rather than wait for a complaint. An audit is the quickest way to show you have done that. Common triggers include:
- Opening, refurbishing or moving premises
- A complaint or a request for adjustments
- Funding bids that ask for evidence of accessibility
- Writing an access statement for your website
- A board or trustee review of equality duties
What does an Access For All UK audit cover?
- Arrival: parking, drop-off, routes from public transport, signage
- Entrances: steps, ramps, door widths and weights, thresholds
- Inside: corridors, floors, lighting, colour contrast, seating, lifts
- Facilities: accessible toilets, changing places, reception desks, hearing loops
- Information and communication: website, booking, printed material, staff awareness
- Emergency evacuation for disabled people
What do I get at the end?
A written report with photos, each issue rated by priority, with a recommended fix and whether it is a quick win, a planned change or a longer-term project. Turnaround time is within 10 working days.
How much does an access audit cost?
Cost depends on the size and complexity of the site. Audits for a small venue or office start from £1,500; larger premises or multi-site audits are quoted individually. Travel outside the South West is charged at cost. Call 01454 40 60 80 or book a free discovery call for a fixed quote.
Why choose Access For All UK?
- Founded by Carron Croker, a trained accessibility auditor with a background in NHS , project management and in corporate governance, and risk and control management.
- Focus on culture change, not just a compliance checklist: reports explain why each barrier matters to real people.
- Serves organisations from small businesses to enterprises and large corporates and public sector partners.
- We have previous reviews for you to read here.
Next step: book a discovery call and we'll get your premises booked in.
FAQ
- Is an access audit a legal requirement? No, but the Equality Act 2010 requires reasonable adjustments and anticipatory duty. An audit is the standard way to identify them and show you have acted.
- How long does an audit take on site? Typically half a day for a small venue; a full day or more for larger sites.
- Do you audit churches and listed buildings? Yes. Recommendations take heritage constraints into account and focus on what is reasonable for the building.
- Do you work outside Bristol? Yes, anywhere in England and Wales, with travel charged at cost.
- What is the difference between an access audit and an access statement? An audit finds and prioritises barriers; an access statement tells visitors what access is currently available. Many clients order both together.