Membership Terms and Conditions

The Women’s Fund for Nature Membership Terms & Conditions

By joining the Women’s Fund for Nature as a member you agree to be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions do not affect your statutory rights.

 References to “the charity”, “we”, “us” and “our” in these Terms and Conditions should be construed as references to the Women’s Fund for Nature, a charity registered in England and Wales (registered no. 1212807). Any references to “you” or “your” shall be construed as references to a member of the Women’s Fund for Nature.

1.       Membership

1.1.              Membership is personal to the member and cannot be transferred to another person.

1.2.              The Charity reserves the right to refuse or withdraw membership where it reasonably believes membership would be contrary to the Charity's interests, objects, values or reputation.

1.3.              Membership is available from £10 per year (or such other amount as notified by the Charity).

1.4.              Membership fees are donations that support the Charity's work and activities.

1.5.              The Charity reserves the right to amend membership fees at any time. Existing members will be given reasonable notice of any change before their next renewal date.

2.       General terms

2.1.              Women’s Fund for Nature membership does not entitle you to attend or vote at any Women’s Fund for Nature General meetings.

2.2.              The Charity may offer information, updates, events, recognition opportunities, discounts or other benefits from time to time. Such benefits are provided at the Charity's discretion and do not form a contractual obligation owed to members. The modification, suspension or withdrawal of any benefit shall not entitle a member to a refund or compensation.

2.3.              Membership payments are made to support the Charity's charitable objects and activities. Membership is intended as a means for supporters to engage with and contribute to the Charity's work. Membership payments are not made in exchange for services, benefits or other consideration of equivalent value.

2.4.              Membership of the Charity does not create any ownership rights in the Charity or its assets.

2.5.              Membership does not entitle members to make decisions on behalf of the Charity unless expressly granted under the Charity's governing document.

3.       Termination/Cancellation

3.1.              A member may cancel their membership at any time by notifying the Charity in writing either via email to membership@womensfundfornature.org or by sending a letter to the registered charity address.

3.2.              Unless required by law, membership fees are non-refundable.

3.3.              The Women’s fund for Nature reserves its right, at its sole and absolute discretion and without assigning a reason, to refuse any application or renewal and to suspend, restrict, cancel or terminate the membership of any person at any time. The Women’s Fund for Nature is not obliged to provide reasons for any action taken under this paragraph 3.3. However, potential reasons include where the charity reasonably believes membership would be contrary to the Charity's interests, objects, values or reputation.

4.       Gift Aid

4.1.              The Charity may claim Gift Aid on eligible membership payments where those payments qualify as donations under applicable tax legislation.

4.2.              The Charity reserves the right not to claim Gift Aid where it reasonably believes a payment does not qualify for Gift Aid relief or where doing so would be inconsistent with applicable law or HM Revenue & Customs guidance.

4.3.              Members acknowledge that Gift Aid eligibility is determined by applicable tax legislation and HM Revenue & Customs requirements, which may change from time to time.

4.4.              The member is responsible for ensuring that they meet all eligibility requirements for Gift Aid under applicable legislation and regulatory guidance in force at the time the donation is made.

4.5.              The member confirms that any Gift Aid declaration they provide is complete, accurate and valid and that they will promptly notify the Charity if their circumstances change in a way that may affect the validity of that declaration.

5.       Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679

5.1.              The Women’s Fund for Nature confirms that it will process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (all as amended and superseded at any time).

6.       Governing Law & Jurisdiction

6.1.              These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute relating to them.

7.       Changes to Terms and amendment to Content

7.1.              The Women’s Fund for Nature reserves the right to amend membership categories, benefits, fees, policies and these Terms & Conditions.

7.2.              Updated Terms & Conditions will be published on the Charity's website and will take effect from the date stated.

8.       Entire Agreement

8.1.              These Terms and Conditions, set out the whole of our agreement relating to your membership. Nothing said by any Charity representative on our behalf should be understood as a variation of these Terms and Conditions. Except for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, we shall have no liability for any such representation being untrue or misleading