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We offer a range of physiotherapy options including one-to-one and group sessions. We have an expert team to help and support you to increase mobility and maintain function in our well equipped, fully accessible Centre. Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is our most popular therapy, with over half of our members enjoying the benefits. It is offered five days a week in our well- equipped gym area by qualified and experienced therapists, who have specialist knowledge in treating neurological conditions. Whether you have been newly or recently diagnosed, we offer specialist neurophysiotherapy that will benefit you. Our Physio Team We pride ourselves on offering a friendly yet professional environment where supporting you as an individual is of the utmost importance. Unlike a hospital or clinical situation there is no time limit to the number of sessions you can attend. Many of our physio users have been with us, attending weekly sessions, for many years. What is neurophysiotherapy? Neurophysiotherapy treats people with neurological conditions. These are conditions associated with the central nervous system – the brain, spinal cord and nerves. People with neurological conditions can often have complex problems including: Muscle weakness Stiffness Balance problems Sensory changes. These conditions can have a huge impact on the body’s function, and on day-to-day activities. Neurological disorders and diseases Our physiotherapists see a huge range of disorders and diseases. Some of the more common disorders we see include: Multiple Sclerosis Stroke Guillain barre syndrome Parkinson’s disease Polyneuropathies Motor Neurone Disease Muscular Dystrophy Functional Neurological Disorders What are the benefits of having physio at The Brightwell? We very much focus on you as an individual with your own personal needs being met. These requirements might include maintaining mobility, it is crucial that you remain as active as possible, we understand that this can be a challenge for people with neurological problems, especially when their muscle strength and movement is affected. Through regular physiotherapy, muscles can be exercised in the correct way and so, where possible, mobility is maintained, and the issues associated with a lack of movement can be prevented or addressed. Many of our members have some or all of the following aims: Receiving general advice to them and their support network Maintaining/improving joint mobility Preventing/reducing muscle spasms Maintaining/improving muscle power Maintaining/improving normal patterns of movement Improving/maintaining balance and coordination Reducing/preventing ataxia Maintaining/improving general fitness In addition, physiotherapy can be combined with the other therapies on offer to help ease pain, which can be one of the most difficult symptoms to treat effectively. Our therapists and Centre staff can speak to you about whether a combination of therapies might be right for you. The physiotherapy offered to you will be based on your specific ability. Activities vary from one-to-one or group sessions to exercise classes, gym equipment can also be used, under a therapist’s supervision. All new members to the Centre have a general assessment with a physiotherapist and, if physiotherapy is requested, a discussion will take place between the individual and the therapist as to the most suitable format. Find out more about Becoming a Member. What types of sessions do we offer? One-to-One Sessions One-to-one physiotherapy sessions last 30 minutes and are available for people who have a specific issue that cannot be addressed in a group class, or who do not have the ability to join a group class. Group Exercise Classes Group exercise classes (maximum 10 people) last an hour, with some classes ending with 10-15 minutes of relaxation. These classes are led by our therapists and encourage people to exercise in a way that will be effective for them, as well as providing a fun, sociable environment. Group Therapy Sessions Group therapy (maximum 6 people) also lasts an hour, with smaller groups allowing for more focused attention on specific issues. Online Classes These classes last half an hour and are ideal for those who cannot attend the Centre, work from home, have limited time or other commitments. These take place via Zoom. All types of exercise classes are tailored to varying ability and mobility levels, so that there is something for everyone. Monday Physio Group 12 pm -1 pm with the Physio Team Focus on balance and stability - Improves mobility and upper and lower limb strength. First half of the session - upper limb strengthening. Second half of the session - standing balance and lower limb strengthening Helps to reduce fatigue and improve flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Tuesday Medium Intensity Interval Training via Zoom 8.45 am to 9.15 am with Millie This class is aimed at those members with higher mobility and relatively good balance. Upper Limb, Lower Limb and Core exercises (standing) Mixed exercises to allow for muscle groups to rest Use of weights/dumbbells Interval training - 30 seconds on, 30 seconds rest Wednesday Group Physio 9:30 am-10:30 am with the Physio Team Cardiovascular training - muscle endurance and fatigue focused. Moderate intensity aerobic exercises to help reduce fatigue and improve cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Finishes class with relaxation. Seated Zoom Class 12 pm-12:30 pm with Lauren Suitable for upper limb strengthening Strength & power training with the use of dumbbells to increase blood circulation, release endorphins and develop muscle tone and strength. Helps to improve balance to avoid injuries. Thursday Group Physio 10:15 am-11:15 am with the Physio Team Flexibility training and seated leg and trunk stretches to increase range of motion and reduce spasms and fatigue. Use of rehab equipment to help with fitness and balance. Friday Neuro Yoga/Pilates 10:30 am-11:30 am with Lauren Meaningful and individually tailored Yoga poses and movements to suit the needs of attendees. Followed by relaxation using neurophysiological principles, incorporating visualising and yogic breathing, to support recovery and calm. Suggested Contributions Zoom sessions £60 for 10 sessions, with the contribution to be made in advance, or as part of your regular Standing Order. Dance and Yoga Classes are £9 per session or £60 for a block of 10 sessions if a contribution is made in advance. Group Physio Classes £15 per session In-person classes will take place in the Gym. Zoom Classes will be via the provided link. If you would like to find out more details about any of our therapies, please call 01454 201686. We can then arrange for you to have a personal assessment to ascertain the best option to suit your specific needs. Outstanding Equipment and Facilities We are very fortunate to have an extensive range of specialist equipment in our physio department. This specialist equipment enables our members to receive the best possible solutions from the team at The Brightwell. Take a look at some of the pieces of equipment regulary used by members Outdoor Exercise class Isamar on the Balance Master Jeremy using a Therabike headshot Ruth on a Tilt Table & Saebo Mass Roger using one of the Therabike Mary using the Saebo Mass Liane on theEasy Glide Mark using the Tilt Table Michael using the Saebo Mas

The Brightwell 100 is a network of businesses and corporate donors, who all have the shared aim of supporting the work carried out at The Brightwell, through fundraising, by donated goods & services, and volunteering. The Brightwell 100 The Brightwell 100 is a network of businesses and corporate donors, who all have the shared aim of supporting the work carried out at The Brightwell, through fundraising, by donated goods & services, and volunteering. The Brightwell 100 initiative was launched in February 2022. Since that time, Brightwell 100 members have supported us with the following projects. Major Projects Oxygen Generation plant Outdoor LED lighting upgrade New Café New terrace and gazebo area In-house Brightwell Shop New Oxygen area kitchen IT Equipment PCs, monitors for staff and volunteers. Projector for Conference room Event Sponsorship and participation Colour Run Abseil Water Park events Corporate Volunteering days Sponsorship and Marketing Physio Team Uniforms Event materials and merchandising. Donated expertise and goods Garden landscaping Emergency repairs Gardening equipment Café equipment Furniture for the lounge area Professional Video/Photographic services Service User enhancements Oxygen masks and storage Physiotherapy equipment. FES Clinic set up and equipment. Ongoing fundraising support Donated Items and experiences for raflfes and draw prizes How does the Brightwell 100 work? There are a number of ways the businesses can be involved. The Brightwell Wishlist One aspect of joining this unique network is by sponsoring or donating to something specific from our Wishlist. Many of our sponsors really like the fact that they can choose exactly where their money is spent and where it will be used. The items on our Wishlist range from a contribution to one of our major projects, through to paying for Counselling Sessions , or purchasing items that will enhance our Service Users experience and therapies. Please click here to view or download our latest Brightwell Wishlist Regular Contributions by Standing Order You can also make a regular donation, again for a specific purpose, via a Standing Order. If applicable you can add 25% to your donation via GiftAid. Donate via our JustGiving page Please make a donation via our Brightwell 100 JustGiving page, by clicking on the Logo above Our Wishlist What are the benefits for The Brightwell 100 members? Supporting a worthwhile charity where your support has a positive impact. Enabling the supporting businesses to fulfil their charitable aims and objectives Being associated with a long-standing and reputable charity (we will provide you guidelines about the use of our name and logo) Being part of a professional network with a shared interest. Knowledge that 100% of your donation will be used for charitable purposes Tax-efficient way to donate with receipts and letters of thanks will be provided Publicity via our website and social media outlets for the supporting businesses Promotional opportunities with visits to the Centre, photos with staff and Centre members (with usual permissions and safeguarding in place) Use of the Brightwell's café, lounge area and outdoor garden/terrace. Regular updates and stewardship of your donation Brightwell 100 members These members are listed in their approximate date of joining. Many of our Brightwell 100 members have made contact and developed mutually beneficial business relationships. Howards Motor Group Woodstock Homes Shiptheory MSB Land & New Homes Blackfriars Auto Services Intoheat Bristol Mortgages Online CWT Landscape Supplies AJH Governance R H Hall Food Services Classeq Rugged Interactive Solarsense Total Access Scaffolding City Electrical Factors Bristol B&Q Cribbs Causeway Babcock International Ashton Alteriors Design & Build County Contractors Delta Marriott Bristol Wain Homes Rebus Medical The Block Bakehouse Ben Hutcheson Music MS People's Help Davies & Partners PPS Building Services Event Hosts and Prize Donors West Country Water Park Village Hotel Bristol Aztec Hotel & Spa Lovell Place Care Home Willow Brook Centre Black Sheep Kitchen & Bar Hollow Tree Pub The Kendleshire Assist Mobility Tall Pines Golf Club Berwick Lodge What to do next For further information please contact Caz Blake-Symes, Trustee and Brightwell 1 00 co-ordinator, caroline.blake-symes@thebrightwell.org.uk Thank you for your interest in The Brightwell 100. We would very much like to invite you and your team for a visit and you can find out more about us and the services we provide, plus you can decide which areas of The Brightwell 100, you wish to be involved with, that fits in with your Company’s values and philosophies. Ways to keep in touch with updates regarding The Brightwell 100 The Brightwell Blog Follow us on LinkedIn You can also download our guide about Ways to keep in touch with The Brightwell.

Give the gift of therapy, support and friendship by remembering The Brightwell in your Will and positively impact those living with chronic neurological conditions. Leaving a Gift in Your Will for The Brightwell Make a Difference That Lives On Give the gift of therapy, support and friendship by remembering The Brightwell in your Will. Leaving a financial gift to The Brightwell will have a direct and positive impact on those living with chronic neurological conditions. Your gift will enable individuals to be supported by our wonderful Centre. Why Leave a Legacy to The Brightwell? Your gift directly benefits individuals. Donations subsidise the costs associated with providing face-to-face therapies, clinics and social events for people living with these challenging conditions, so that they can afford to have these therapies on a long-term basis. The Brightwell is not part of a larger Charity or group which means that you can be assured that your legacy will be used effectively for The Brightwell. The Brightwell does not receive any direct funding from the Government, the NHS or National MS/Neurological Charities. This means that all costs must be fundraised or covered by Brightwell members’ voluntary contributions. By leaving a legacy you will be part of the future of this precious local resource. We are a small charity, and we keep our overheads as low as possible, so your donation will be used effectively to support The Brightwell, now, and in the future. So, whether you know someone who has benefitted from the therapies and support offered by The Charity, maybe you have benefitted yourself, been a supporter or a volunteer, please remember us in your Will. Here is some important information you and your Solicitor will need to know… The Brightwell is a brand name for two charities. We are regulated by the Charities Commissions Regulations. These are The West of England Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre Limited, Registered Charity Number 801155. and The Brightwell Neurological Support Centre Limited, Registered Charity Number 1109459. How to Leave a Legacy: Your intention to make a bequest will need to be stipulated in your Will. This can be for a specific amount, for a specific purpose or as a percentage of your Estate, and can be made to one or the other of the Charities above. There may be beneficial tax implications for your beneficiaries in terms of potential Inheritance Tax savings. We cannot give you any offered or implied guidance about this, but your appointed Solicitor will be able to give you specific and qualified advice. We are very fortunate, that Wards, a firm of local Solicitors offer beneficial rates to The Brightwell Community to draw up a simple Will. Please see the details below: You can make use of this excellent and affordable service by calling The Brightwell on 01454 201686 and one of our Reception Team will be able to provide you with available dates and next steps. In Memory Donations for someone who’s no longer with us If you would like to make The Brightwell the beneficiary at your loved ones’ farewell ceremony, the person organising their send-off can arrange this with us directly. Alternative ly, if you wanted to make a personal donation in the memory of someone who is no longer with us please visit www.thebrightwell.org.uk/donate , or pick up the phone and call us on 01454 201686 we are always happy to talk. Should you wish to consider leaving The Brightwell a legacy and have questions, you can speak to a member of our team. If you would like to see firsthand how your gift will benefit others, we extend an open invitation for you to come and visit the Brightwell. Please call Victoria Hocquard on 01454 201686 or email victoria.hocquard@thebrightwell.org.uk How to find out more Please visit our website www.thebrightwell.org.uk Our blogs are a great place to start to get a real feel for what we have taking place www.thebrightwell.org.uk/blog You can also sign up to receive our Newsletters www.thebrightwell.org.uk/brightwell-newsletters Our Grateful Thanks On behalf of all the members, staff, volunteers and supporters at The Brightwell, we would like to pass on our heartfelt thanks for thinking about The Brightwell and taking the step in making a huge difference for the future of the Centre. Thank you.

Throughout the year The Brightwell organises a wide range of social and fundraising events. These events range from social evenings held at the Centre such as Quiz and Bingo Nights, through to large community events such as our Colour Run and Abseil. Come and join in soon! Project01 Project02 Project03 Project04 Project05 Upcoming Events Bath Half Marathon Sun 15 Mar Bath More info Details Bingo Wed 25 Mar The Brightwell More info Tickets Charity Easter Egg Trail Fri 03 Apr Bradley Stoke More info Register here London Landmarks Half Marathon Sun 12 Apr London More info Details Events Gallery Frozen Princess Show 6 December 2025 Christmas Market 29 November 2025 Members' 40-Year Celebration 19 June 2025 Corporate Abseil 16 May 2025 Halloween Party 26 October 2024 Colour Run 9 June 2024 Corporate Abseil 10 May 2024 Pink Moon Swim 19 April 2024

See all the latest news, events and updates from The Brightwell in our newsletters. Brightwell Newsletters Enjoy this page to look at our latest newsletter, view some of our previous editions and subscribe, so that you keep up to date with all the latest, news, Events and updates from The Brightwell. First name* Last name* Email* Submit Our latest newsletter Previous newsletters 2026 January 2025 January February July August March September April October May November June December 2024 January July February August March September April October May November June December

Consent form for physiotherpy at the Centre with COVID-19 guidance < Back Consent form This form is for all existing and all potential members who wish to receive physiotherapy at The Brightwell, The West of England MS Therapy Centre or The Bristol Therapy Centre. You need to fill this form in before you physically attend or virtually attend a physiotherapy session. You only need to fill this form in once. First Name Last Name Email Phone If you are at high risk from coronavirus you're advised to follow the shielding advice issued by Public Health England to protect yourself. If this is the case you may not be offered a face to face appointment at the Centre. However, you will still be eligible to access our online, virtual appointments. If you are continuing to shield we also advise you to look at the self-management tools offered by the NHS. THE MAIN SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 ARE; A new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual) A high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest and/or back (you do not need to measure your temperature) A loss or change to your sense of taste or smell - this means you’ve noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal Most people with COVID-19 have at least one of these symptoms. WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS If you have ANY of the main symptoms of COVID-19 you must; Stay at home (self-isolate) - do not leave your home or have visitors. Anyone you live with and anyone in your support bubble must also self-isolate Get a test - Get a test to check if you have COVID-19 as soon as possible . Anyone you live with and anyone in your support bubble should also get a test To get a test visit https://www.nhs.uk/ask-for-a-coronavirus-test Continue

The Brightwell 100 is a network of businesses and corporate donors, who all have the shared aim of supporting the work carried out at The Brightwell, through fundraising, by donated goods & services, and volunteering. 40k for 40 years of future care In 2025, The Brightwell turns 40, an incredible four decades of supporting people affected by neurological conditions through specialist therapies, community, and care. To celebrate, we’re launching our biggest campaign yet. We’re raising £40,000 in just 6 weeks to fund vital physio, therapy, and exercise classes to ensure we can be here for those who need us most, now and in the future. Why 40 FOR 40 Matters Every pound raised helps someone living with MS, Parkinson’s, ME, Fibromyalgia, or over 600 other neurological conditions. It supports our members and those who haven’t even found us yet with access to life-changing care and connection. How you can help Donate Now More information... For further inforation about other therapies at The Brightwell, please click on the following links Become a Member Oxygen Therapy Physiotherapy Support Us Donate Events Corporate Donations Leave a Gift in Your Will Volunteer Newsletters Click on the logo to sign up to our blog.

Back for 2023 it's the Brightwell Easter Egg Hunt. Explore Bradley Stoke with the little ones, enjoy some fresh air and collect all the letters to win an Easter treat Bradley Stoke Easter Egg Hunt 2024! Egg-citing times! The hunt is back for 2024! Last year’s Easter Egg Hunt was a great success raising a brilliant £2,200 for the Centre & we had some excellent feedback from participants; “My children and I have really enjoyed the Ea ster egg hunt tha t The Brightwell Centre organised. We found paths we never know existed and walked/scooted much further than we would have. The displays were brilliant and picking up our prizes at the end made it even better. Hope you do it again next year!” – participant, Claire Similar to last year, families will follow trails around the Bradley Stoke area to search for hidden letters displayed on decorated Easter eggs, that are being hosted by the community. “Really enjoyed our experience of decorating our front g arden for the Easter trail was lovely to watch all the families come into the street looking for the letter! We loved doing the trails as a family ourselves as well” – Host and particip ant, Bea Once all the letters have been found along each trail, children can try to spell out the Easter word or phrase. On completion of all four trails, families can bring their completed answer sheets to The Brightwell to receive an Easter *surprise for their children and enjoy a fun photo opportunity to remember this event *(one Easter surprise per child per completed trail pack). There will also be the option to enter the Brightwell Easter raffle with some brilliant family-friendly prizes up for grabs - so don’t miss out! We hope this year’s hunt will be just as popular as last year and that the Centre will benefit from raising further vital funds, whilst delivering a fun, family even t for our local community. Get your Easter Trail Maps here The Egg Hunt will be available to complete during the Easter School Holidays from Thurs 28 until Sunday 14 April For more information please contact community@thebrightwell.org.uk EGGs-tra prize draw tickets here Thank you to this years very kind trail sponsors!

The Brightwell Support Us Your imagination is the only limit when it comes to fundraising for The Brightwell! Whether you host a collection, take on a challenge, join one of our events, or raise money from home, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Every donation helps fund vital face-to-face therapies, clinics, and social events for people living with neurological conditions. As an independent charity with no government or NHS funding, we rely entirely on the generosity of our supporters to continue our work. You can even choose where your donation goes - help someone you know with therapy costs or fund a project from our Brightwell Wishlist. Explore some fun and meaningful ways to get involved below! Events Take on a fundraising challenge... Find Out More Donate Make a donation today. Find Out More Volunteer Join our community. Find Out More Shop Explore The Brightwell shop. Find Out More Legacies Leave a lasting impact. Find Out More Brightwell 100 Corporate relationships. Find Out More More information... For further inforation about other therapies at The Brightwell, please click on the following links Become a Member Oxygen Therapy Physiotherapy Support Us Donate Events Corporate Donations Leave a Gift in Your Will Volunteer Newsletters Click on the logo to sign up to our blog.

Our sustainability pledge outlines the steps we have taken and those we need to take to become to become carbon neutral Our Sustainability Pledge Background Bradbury House, the location for The Brightwell , was officially opened in 2012. Therefore, the build and construction were carried out in the 18-month period prior to that, at the time it met all the latest energy efficiency standards and was graded on an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) report as efficiency level C. The management and t rustees of The Brightwell understand the importance of doing their part to address the climate emergency and have committed to carbon neutrality by 2050. In 2019 The Brightwell launched “Project Green” in order to help The Brightwell meet its environmental responsibility goals, as well as to create a more secure and sustainable financial future for the charity. Electricity is used for everything in Bradbury House, except the gas underfloor heating and hot water to the eight sinks used in the various WC and treatment areas. The overall cost of electricity varies throughout the year, depending on how much is generated through the solar panels. Electricity costs and usage have increased since August 2022, as we are now generating our own oxygen. Existing Energy Saving Strategies Solar Panels The charity was very fortunate that Solarsense donated 114 solar panels which were installed on the roof of The Brightwell in December 2019. These have allowed significant savings on costs, with major savings in the summer of 2022 due to the exceptional levels of sunshine. These panels can create up to 28.5kW of electricity per hour on bright days. The estimat e has been made that they can generate up to an impressive 29,000kWh per annum. However, because we do not have storage batteries at this stage and as Total, our current energy provider, does not offer a suitable package for us to return energy to the grid, we are not yet enjoying the full benefits of these panels. Solar panels have proven to provide cost-saving for us, but savings are currently being lost through overproduction. The installation of a large storage battery is planned but the immediate need is to try and make urgent and significant savings on the overall cost of electricity. LED Light Conversion After taking professional advice, it was estimated that the cost saving per light fitting would be a massive 80%, with approximately £2,500 pa of the current electricity costs is due to lighting. With new tariffs and price caps being lowered this could increase by five or six times, to an eye-watering £15,000 pa just on lighting. The charity could not possibly afford the electricity based on using the current fittings, without making significant cuts elsewhere, which may impact our members well-being. The conversion to LED lighting is therefore essential. Replacement Outside Lighting In January 2023 after a significant donation from a corporate sponsor, via the Brightwell 100 , all of the exterior lights were converted to LED. Before this the outdoor lights were disproportionately more expensive than the inside lighting to run. The replacement programme of all the lights on the 13 lamp posts and all exterior wall fittings to LED has been a significant step forward and when this installation took place the cost savings were immediate. Staff Awareness Whenever possible staff and volunteers have received guidelines to ensure that all the lights are switched off whenever practical, and the air conditioning units go onto standby mode, which can be obviously turned on or overridden for the comfort of all users. All Brightwell users and visitors are also encouraged to recycle and use reusable products where possible. New facilities During the spring and summer of 2022, a number of significant building projects have taken place at The Brightwell including the whole development of an area, previously used for storage, which has enabled us to build the new cafe seating space, new offices for the administration and fundraising teams, a new smaller storage area and a state-of-the-art conference/ meeting room. These new facilities have been built with efficiency and cost savings in mind and have extensive use of natural light coming into the new office and LED lighting in the cafe seating area. The new cafe facility should be open in August 2023 and will also be to the most energy efficient standards. Oxygen Generation Included in the renovations and new build projects for the summer of 2022 was the installation of our own oxygen generation system. This was always going to be to give the centre independence away from the supplier and to avoid their rapidly rising costs and to help maintain a high level of supply to our hyperbaric therapy tank with sufficient capacity to build a further tank in the future. However, the costings of running the new oxygen generation units were based on the cost of energy at the time of the design (late 2020) The rising cost of electricity will have an impact as the new compressor uses 37kw of power compared to the previous one working at 15 kw. The overall environmental impacts are still very positive including there are no longer frequent deliveries using large tankers driving through the local housing estate and past the primary school located next door to The Brightwell. New Boiler System This expense was unfortunately was not a planned or budgeted for. The heating system, although only ten years old, was a very costly commercial system when it was installed but had proven to be very expensive and unreliable over the past few years. After a complete failure the system was condemned. Although the expense of £10,000 was not budgeted for, the installation of the new system in February 2023 does mean that the new boiler meets the top specifications in terms of efficiency and green credentials Future Plans - subject to funding Subject to being able to get funding the following projects are next on our list. 1 LED Lighting conversion in the Physiotherapy department. When the space to be used for the physio department was designed the window area was comparatively small compared to the rest of the building. The facility as a whole is a great space for all the equipment and the hoisting system is perfect. However, due to the limited natural light and the fact that the department is used extensively during the week the lights are on for most of the time, Therefore, the Physio department’s lighting being converted to LED is top of the list. The estimated cost for this is £5,000 with an estimated 30-month payback period. 2. Remaining Internal LED lighting This ideally should be done throughout the building, before the darker nights occur, so realistically before October 2023, The cost will also be about £5,000 with a 30-month payback period. 3. 100Kw Battery Storage We are seeking funding to install a 100Kw storage battery, to save money, and meet our environmental responsibility. As mentioned above The charity was very fortunate to have been given 114 250w solar panels through a partnership with solar company Solarsense. Cost savings, through having this level of battery storage, will come from the ability to generate oxygen for the next day’s sessions overnight using stored electricity, when our electricity unit cost is cheaper. Based on 4 quotes and surveys undertaken, we are also confident that for most of the year power generated solely at weekends when the Centre is closed would allow us to run the oxygen generation system, cost-free for up to two days per week. We estimate that the cost will be £90,000 and we have to look at this in terms of the key issues issues. These are: Rise in energy prices leading to the potential for bills to be at an unsustainable level, affecting service delivery. Wastage of power generated by our solar array Ensuring a financially stable future for the Charity Commitment to Carbon neutrality by 2050 How to find out more If you would like to discuss any of our Environmental policies or aims or would like to help or contribute, please contact Victoria Hocquard email Victoria.Hocquard@thebrightwell.org.uk

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