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What is the Community Fund?

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Our Community Fund is a Pay It Forward initiative powered by the generosity of our community. We strongly believe that financial circumstances shouldn't stand in the way of connection, fun, and memorable events. Through this fund, our community chips in to help provide free tickets for individuals who genuinely wouldn't be able to attend otherwise.

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Is this a prize draw or competition?

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No. This is not a contest or a promotional giveaway. It is a community-supported support scheme designed specifically to assist individuals facing financial barriers so they can still take part in our events.

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How does the Community Fund work?

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Members of our community can contribute to the "Community Pot" at any time via our website. As the pot grows, we use those funds to allocate 1 to 2 free tickets per event to individuals who have nominated themselves or been nominated by someone else.

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Who can be nominated?

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Anyone who genuinely cannot afford a ticket right now! You can nominate a friend, family member, coworker, or even yourself. We operate on trust and a shared spirit of community kindness.

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How do I nominate myself or someone else?

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It’s simple! Send an email to admin@thesocialgatheringco.co.uk with:

• The name (and contact info) of the nominee.

• The event you/they would love to attend.

• A brief note introducing them (or yourself).

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How are ticket recipients selected?

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Once a nomination is received, the nominee’s name is added to our Community List. We will communicate in advance of each event on our Whats App Announcement page how many tickets are available from the community fund, but never disclose who receives those tickets. For each eligible event, recipients are chosen from this list based on available funds and ticket capacity. If you aren't selected for the next upcoming event, your name remains on the list for future consideration!

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How can I contribute to the fund?

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You can contribute any amount from £5-100, directly through the Booking page by clicking on the Community Pot option. Every single pound goes directly toward purchasing event tickets for fellow community members.

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Terms & Conditions

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1. Nominations & Eligibility

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• Submission Process: All nominations must be submitted via email to admin@thesocialgatheringco.co.uk.

• Self-Nomination: Self-nominations are fully welcomed and treated with the same confidentiality and respect as third-party nominations.

• Annual Limit: To ensure as many people as possible benefit from the fund, individuals are limited to one (1) Community Ticket per calendar year.

• Selection: Submitting a nomination places the individual on our rolling Community List. Ticket allocation for each event is subject to available funds in the pot and total event capacity.

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2. Ticket Terms & Conditions

• Non-Transferable & Non-Refundable: Community tickets are strictly non-transferable, non-exchangeable, and hold no cash alternative value. They cannot be resold or swapped for other dates without prior written approval.

• General Event Rules: Community ticket holders are subject to all standard event terms, venue guidelines, and safety policies set by The Social Gathering Company.

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3. Contributions & Transparency

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• Voluntary Contributions: All contributions to the Community Pot are strictly voluntary and non-refundable.

• Ring-Fenced Funds: 100% of contributions made to the Community Fund are dedicated solely to covering event tickets and related access costs for nominees.

• Discretion & Privacy: We respect the privacy of our community. All nominations and recipient details remain strictly confidential and will never be shared publicly without explicit consent.

• Program Adjustments: The Social Gathering Company reserves the right to adjust ticket distribution limits or pause the scheme based on available funds or operational capacity.