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About
our Charges
Othona is a not-for-profit charity and is known as very
affordable. Our standard adult rate reflects
the real cost of your stay. If you value Othona's work
and can add a donation, please do. Your gifts allow
us to offer generous concessions and bursaries in case
of need.
The
concessionary adult rate is freely available
to those who need it (up to 21 days per person per financial
year). It's not tied to eligibility for state benefits,
for instance. You choose if it's appropriate for you
and we will accept your decision.
We
don't quote concessionary rates for children,
but are happy to consider a reduction if your family
needs it. Please contact us to discuss this in confidence.
If
even the concessionary rate is a problem for you, we
have a bursary fund. Applications for adult bursaries
- in writing to the warden please - are treated in confidence.
How
Much to Pay
The charge rates for each event are listed below the
event description.
If
you arrive late or leave early we usually charge for
the full duration of the event - unless explicitly agreed
otherwise in advance. The exception is Open Space events
charged at "Daily Rate" - for these you book
and pay for as many or as few days as you wish.
Where
a Course Fee is quoted, this is to be paid during
the event. Please do not include it with advance
payments. Your Course Fee goes towards the speaker's
fees and expenses and for VAT reasons must not go through
Othona's books.
When
and How to Pay
We welcome payment in full at the time of booking -
it cuts down the paperwork all round. If you pay only
a deposit when booking, the balance will be due one
month before the event starts. If you book less than
a month before the event, you must pay in full straight
away.
Othona
can accept payments by cheque or postal order - but
not credit or debit cards. You may find a bank transfer
is best. Please phone or email us for details.
Cancellations
If you have to cancel we will refund a varying proportion
of your payment.
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