FAQs |
Frequently Asked QuestionsApplication for British Water membership should be made online via the British Water website. Or by following this link. Membership subscriptions are calculated on declared water-related turnover. We also offer special rates for ‘Start-ups’, Sole Traders, Charities, Government Departments and other Trade Associations. Please email Marie Tierney for information on your Membership Costs. We help our members grow their business, both at home and internationally, through our dedicated team of staff and extensive network of industry contacts. Members benefit from exclusive brand exposure including the feature of their company profile on the British Water website. Members also get to showcase their latest news under 'member news' in our weekly Newsletter and on our website. Members will also have access to all British water events including our flagship events; The Winter Reception and Annual Lunch. Yes, British Water are now offering all members the opportunity to spread the cost of membership by setting up a Direct Debit to be paid over a 10 month period. British Water is a trade association and therefore cannot provide any information relating to your domestic water supply. Please contact your Water Supplier. British Water members are able to freely participate in forum initiatives. If you would like to be invited to participate as a guest speaker or contributor please email the relevant member of the British Water team. Please log in, go to the event page, select the event or meeting you are interested in and find the registration button. If you do not have an account with us, you can create one here. All the documents for previous and future meetings (agendas, minutes, presentations etc) can be found at the corresponding Group Page. Members will need to request to join each group to access the group library to download the documents. You will access the groups in your personal profile once you are logged in as a member. The International Forum is currently focusing on India, USA, Brazil, East Africa, and the Middle East. Any inquiries about other global markets may be considered and the team at British Water will do everything they can to help you find contacts and/or market information to help you in your export journey. We have a number of initiatives in which you can get involved in, such as Regional groups on our website (members only service) including India, the middle East, South America and USA. You may also register for the Global Series events; Knowledge Information Transfer (KIT) Briefings are aimed to help you understand a key market – information such as legislation, regulations and market spend are typically covered in these session. Tech Showcase events are meant to put UK businesses in front of international buyers. With quick 10 minute pitches, this is an opportunity for you to present your technology or innovative idea in an intimate session with relevant stakeholders. Global Series sessions are open to both members and non-members, however members have a significant discount in the price of attendance. International Business Mentors are a members only service and are contactable via the British Water IBM member page. You may, however, contact a British Water team member with specific questions about a market or contact. event specific frequently asked questionsNo, failure to complete payment when registering for a ticket will result in your booking being deleted. Please ensure you have filled out the form, entered your payment details and have received the confirmation email. Yes, as long as you let us know 24 hours before the event your booking will be cancelled and you will receive a refund. You will receive the joining details for an event the working day before hand. If you have seemingly not received it, please check your junk folder and email info@britishwater.co.uk and we will ensure you have it on time for the event. Some British Water events may incur a small cost, but all members receive a reduced price. Members also have exclusive access to member only gatherings and roundtable events such as our ‘Spotlight Sessions’ with guests such as Sarah Bentley (CEO, Thames Water). |