General FAQ's
- Business Description
- Privacy Policy
- Delivery Policy
- Refund Policy
- Contact Us
- How does Network differ from other singles organisations?
- What about Christian ministry?
- I thought Christians were meant to be cheap?
- What are Friends of Network Christians?
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Business Description
Network Christians is a limited company. Our UK company registration number is 5382471. We offers two main services:
Network Christians - social events and holidays to UK based single Christians
An internet community on our website.
Privacy Policy
We realise that confidentiality is important to our customers. We abide by all UK legal requirements such as the Data Protection Act. The collection of your personal information is vital in enabling us to offer our services to you. Your information is held securely within our premises. You can be confident that your details will not be given to anyone operating outside out organisation without your permission. The only exception to this would be in the event of an emergency, to protect yourself or others or police investigation.
Should you use our "by phone" debit/credit card payment option your financial details will only be used when given by you. Your financial details will not be stored by us.
Should you have any queries regarding our privacy policy please phone 01584 876116 during office hours, e-mail info@networkchristians.com or write to us at Network Christians Ltd., 8 Sycamore Close, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2PE
Delivery Policy
Details of events and holidays will be e-mailed or posted to you at least 10 days before the event.
Refund Policy
Membership of Network Christians is non-refundable.
Payments for Day or Evening events are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person or event.
Deposits paid for residential events are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person or event.
Balances paid for a residential event are refundable if the event of the holiday being cancelled more than 6 weeks in advance.
Holiday / weekend balances must be received in the office by the due date or they will incur a £10 administration fee and / or the possibility of the loss of your place on the holiday / weekend.
We recommend that customers take out relevant insurance when booking our events.
Contact Us
Should you have any queries please phone 01584 876116 during office hours, e-mail info@networkchristians.com or write to us at Network Christians Ltd., 8 Sycamore Close, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 2PE
How does Network differ from other singles organisations?
• History—Well, to begin with Network has a long history, about 20 years, and during that time we hope we have learned a lot.
• Interdenominational—We recognise and we welcome the fact that we are drawn from a wide range of theological backgrounds, and we know that each of us is on an individual personal and spiritual journey. Our aim is to provide a place of acceptance, affirmation and friendship for everyone regardless of denominational background or shade of Christian belief.
• Range of service—We offer the widest range of services to UK Single Christians...Our new free internet friendship/dating, our matching service and social calendar. No other organisation offers as many events and holidays.
• Wealth of experience—We design our social events to give you an opportunity to spend quality time with others. The purpose of our social programme is to give you chance to meet new Christian single people, to relax, to have fun, and to spend time in congenial company. However, nothing is compulsory and you are entirely free to take time out - whatever is right for you. Some events are large, some are a lot more intimate.
• Quality & Value—Each event is structured and residential events have a fully organised programme. All events are hosted, usually at a venue hired by us. The price of our residential events usually include everything other than drinks at the bar. They could easily be called “All inclusive” as we do our best to avoid hidden costs.
• Friendly face and voice—With the advent of the internet, it can seem increasingly difficult to speak to and meet those who are providing a service for you. Our office staff are happy to give you advice on our events & holidays, the use of our website, and matching service. They can provide you with posters, bookmarks and business cards to help you spread the word about our service. If you attend our social events you will meet Sue, our director and other Network volunteer workers in person.
What about Christian ministry?
Well, this is can be a challenge as we are of so many denominations. However, at our residential events we provide occasions for Christian reflection & worship that are intended to help you on your personal journey. We do not presume to tell you what you should believe, and we ask our members to similarly respect the differing beliefs of those they may meet. We have discovered that we often grow by sharing the same questions, drawn from our life experience, and by listening to each other's journeys.
I thought Christian things were meant to be cheap...
We believe that “cheap” does’t necessarily mean good value. Network prides itself on offering well organised hosted events... so there are some corners we simply won’t cut.
So bear in mind...
Unfortunately the UK is an expensive place to eat out & holiday. Also we mostly use Christian venues who are unable to offer us the cut price deals that secular organisations can afford. Remember that Network holidays are usually “All Inclusive”. There are no hidden costs, so other than your bar bill and any off site purchases, you need little spending money. Our service is specialised and tailored to suit the needs of a tiny portion of the population, so we do not benefit from a high volume of customers. If you check out similar secular services like dating agencies and diners clubs you will find that membership is many more times expensive.
Remember too that your event / holiday price is subsidised by volunteer hosts, speakers, walk leaders and office workers. The money saved by these volunteers does not go to Network Christians but remains in your pocket. Although Network Christians is a limited company any profits made are automatically ploughed back into the organisation to enable us to develope our service to single Christians.
What are “Friends of Network Christians”?
Over the past 19 years Network Christians has served approximately 16,000 single Christians. It attracts people from all over the UK and from many different social and professional backgrounds.
Previously, once members were in a serious relationship, they were discouraged from attending social events or holidays. Usually, after the initial letter of thanks to the Network Christians office, all contact was lost, along with any practical help or skills that they may have provided our members. Many people have also spoken to us, of the joy of meeting someone special being tinged with the sadness of losing a valued social circle of friends.
Consequently, we want to harness the goodwill of these members and actively encourage them to consider continuing their link with our organisation. We want them to be part of Network Christian’s growth and future success.
A ”friend” of Network will receive our quarterly Network Newsletter to keep them up to speed and also be able to book on all age events and so be able to continue to enjoy meeting new and old friends.
We recognise that new relationships bring new responsibilities and not all members will be able to attend our events or give their time or skills. However, we would like to encourage those members who have benefited from our organisation to consider becoming a “Friend” or giving a small financial gift that can be used to further our work.
We continue to have the needs of Single Christians at our heart and the “character” of our events will remain unchanged. To ensure this places available to couples will be limited.
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