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Website privacy policy

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This policy sets out the basis on which any personal information we collect from you or that you provide to us through our website will be processed by us.  Please read the following carefully to understand how we will handle your data and what we will do with it.

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This policy might change in the future, and any changes we make will be posted on this page, so check back frequently. If you continue to use this website, we’ll consider this acceptance of any changes and consent to keep using your data in this way. Please read the policy carefully, and if you don't agree with it, then please don't use this website.

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Who are ‘we’?

‘We’ are the Bright Green Future team at the Centre for Sustainable Energy. CSE is a registered charity (number 298740) and a registered company (2219673). Our address is St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol, BS1 3LH.  Our charitable purpose is to help people and organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors meet the challenge of rising energy costs and climate change.

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Information we collect about when you use the website

Most of the data we collect about you when you use the website is anonymous and can’t be used to identify you. It’s stored at a statistical level to give us an overview of the website as a whole. We collect this information using cookies, small text files that are stored in the hard drive of your computer.

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The data we collect might include what pages you have looked at and how long you spent on them, what parts of the site you clicked on and when you closed your web browser. We also collect data about the device you are using to access the site, including things like your IP address, your internet service provider and operating system, and the browser you are using. Your IP address will normally let us infer your geographic location.

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If you arrive at our website after following a link on another site, we record information about what other website you came from. This includes social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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How we use this data

  • To spot problems. This data helps us to understand if there’s a problem with the website. For example, if something isn’t downloading properly or if a link is broken

  • To understand how the website works overall

  • To improve the accessibility and user experience of the website

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Who we share this data with

We will never sell your data or use it to send you marketing communications. We will only share it with companies who are compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations and, if they are based outside of the EEA, companies who are certified under the EU-US Privacy Shield system or who are deemed by the EU to have adequate data protection.

The organisations we will share it with are listed below:

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  • Wix provide our website hosting. Their servers keep logs of the some of the information that  your computer shares when you access the internet. This information can't be used to identify you personally. If you are participant of Bright Green Future and use the web portal hosted on this site your email address will be stored securely by Wix in order to enable you to log in to the portal. 

  • Google Analytics, a type of software provided by Google that allows us to interpret and understand the information we collect from the website.

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We use cookies

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Our website uses cookies, as almost all websites do, to help provide you with the best experience we can. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile phone when you browse websites

Our cookies help us:

  • Make our website work as you'd expect

  • Save you having to login every time you visit the site

  • Improve the speed/security of the site

  • Allow you to share pages with social networks

  • Continuously improve our website for you

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We do not use cookies to:

  • Collect any personally identifiable information (without your express permission)

  • Collect any sensitive information (without your express permission)

  • Pass data to advertising networks

  • Pass personally identifiable data to third parties

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Granting us permission to use cookies

If the settings on your software that you are using to view this website (your browser) are adjusted to accept cookies we take this, and your continued use of our website, to mean that you are fine with this. Should you wish to remove or not use cookies from our site you can learn how to do this below, however doing so will likely mean that our site will not work as you would expect.

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Our own cookies

We use cookies to make our website work including:

  • Determining if you are logged in or not

There is no way to prevent these cookies being set other than to not use our site. These cookies are provided by Wix, who host our website.

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Third party functions

Our site, like most websites, includes functionality provided by third parties. Because we embed videos from YouTube in some parts of the site, some cookies are set by YouTube. Disabling these cookies will likely break the functions offered by YouTube.

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So you can easily our content on Twitter we have included sharing buttons on our site. The privacy implications on this will be dependent on the privacy settings you have chosen on Twitter.

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Anonymous visitor statistics cookies

We use cookies to compile visitor statistics such as how many people have visited our website, what type of technology they are using (e.g. Mac or Windows which helps to identify when our site isn't working as it should for particular technologies), how long they spend on the site, what page they look at etc. This helps us to continuously improve our website. These so called “analytics” programs also tell us if , on an anonymous basis, how people reached this site (e.g. from a search engine) and whether they have been here before helping us to put more money into developing our services for you instead of marketing spend.

We use: Google Analytics

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Turning cookies off

You can usually switch cookies off by adjusting your browser settings to stop it from accepting cookies (Learn how here). Doing so however will likely limit the functionality of our's and a large proportion of the world's websites as cookies are a standard part of most modern websites.

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It may be that you concerns around cookies relate to so called "spyware". Rather than switching off cookies in your browser you may find that anti-spyware software achieves the same objective by automatically deleting cookies considered to be invasive. Learn more about managing cookies with antispyware software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

About the sign up process

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How many spots are there?

There are 22 places, and a waitlist will be made incase people drop out last minute.

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When will I hear my outcome?

Sign ups close midnight Tues 9 June. You will hear back on Wed 10 June, and successful sign ups need to confirm their spot via email by Mon 15 June. 

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I want to come but I won’t know whether I’m available until later than the 9 June deadline. Can I still apply?

Monday 15 June is the latest we can wait to hear confirmation from people whose names are drawn. We are prioritising people who can 100% attend due to our small budget as we’d hate for a place to go to waste if someone pulled out last minute.

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If you need support from us to attend e.g. a letter for an employer or lecturer, please get in touch at bgf@cse.org.uk.

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We know life happens, though – if you receive a spot but can no longer make it, let us know ASAP so we can get a refund on your ticket and give it to someone else!

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I can only attend some of the weekend, can I still apply?

Unfortunately due to limited spaces we are reserving places for people who can arrive on the Friday and stay until Sunday.

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About the residential

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Is it free?

Yes. Accommodation, transport and food are covered by us, no need for reimbursement. 

(Except car - see FAQ on car travel).

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Please note that we have very limited funding. If you receive a spot but can no longer make it, let us know ASAP so we can get a refund on your ticket and give it to someone else!

 

Kayaking is an optional extra for £10 per attendee, paid in cash at Condover Hall. All equipment is provided.

 

How do I get there by train?

Travel by train will be organised and paid for on your behalf. You’ll be asked for your nearest train station and preferred travel times, to arrive at Shrewsbury train station by 4pm on Fri 7 August. A coach will meet you at the train station at 4pm on Fri 7 August to bring you to JCA Condover Hall. Return travel will be arranged from 3PM on Sunday 9 August.

 

If your train is delayed or cancelled: Please contact BGF staff team by phone as soon as possible and we’ll help you. 

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Can I travel by car? 

Car travel is reimbursed after the residential using an expenses claim form. Reimbursement is 0.45p per mile while a BGFer is in the vehicle. You’ll be able to coordinate carpooling using the WhatsApp group (coming soon). 

 

What is the accommodation like?

The residential is being held at JCA Condover Hall, Shrewsbury.

  • Same-gender shared dorm rooms (4–6 people)

  • Ensuite facilities (toilets and showers)

  • Bunk beds

You’ll be allocated a room, but you can let us know if you’d like to share with someone you know in the sign up form, in case you are both successful. You can see more about the accommodation on JCA Condover Hall’s website. For any specific requirements, please contact us at bgf@cse.org.uk. 

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How accessible is the site?

JCA Condover Hall is a partially accessible site with step free accommodation and dining hall. The site includes flat or sloping gravel paths, grassy playing fields, ponds and forested areas. There are accessible bathrooms in the accommodation, meal hall and main hall. 

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JCA staff are trained to support young people of all capabilities get involved in their outdoor activities e.g. kayaking. Alumni facilitators will be supported by BGF staff to ensure their sessions are fully accessible to all attendees. 

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If you have access needs, please include them in your sign up form or contact us directly — we’d love to support you.

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Is there wifi and phone signal?

As always, here at BGF we strongly encourage you to take this opportunity to have an unplugged weekend and connect in person. 

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If you need to work or study however, there is wifi available and some free time on Saturday afternoon. 

The phone connection onsite is patchy. Condover Hall reception landline can be used in emergencies if you have no signal.

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What’s the catering?

Food is catered by JCA Condover Hall, buffet style in a dining hall. Condover Hall cater for every dietary requirement. The sign up form includes questions about your requirements. Please note our standard catering is meat-free due to our charity policy. Please get in touch if this is an issue for you. 

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You can see an example of the menu here: JCA Condover Sample Menu

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Are there quiet spaces or prayer rooms available?

Yes, these will be available throughout the weekend, as well as open access to the gardens and playfields surrounding the Hall. 

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I would like to run a session or activity!

Fantastic : ) the Youth Advisory Board want to hear from you! Please include notes in your sign up form and if your name is drawn we’ll email you.

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What should I bring?

We recommend bringing:

  • Comfortable clothes for indoor and outdoor activities

  • Waterproofs and spare clothes

  • Two pairs of shoes (1 everyday pair, 1 pair which is ok to get wet or muddy)

  • A towel

  • Any personal items you’ll need for the weekend

A full packing list will be shared before the event.

 

Please do NOT bring:

  • Alcohol

  • Peanuts

  • Knives of any kind including hobby knives

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Can I smoke or vape on residential?

We ask that smokers/vapers please do this offsite. 

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Can we explore Condover village and Shrewsbury?

This is a residential weekend, with the expectation that attendees are on a shared journey over the weekend. If you would like to explore the nearby areas, we encourage you to do this on your own time before 4PM Friday or on Sunday afternoon.

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