Terms and Conditions of Use

The Amara Centre

Website: https://amaracentre.org/
Contact email: hello@amaracentre.org

Effective date: 7 August 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Amara Centre.

The Amara Centre is committed to reducing the financial hardship caused by cancer and supporting people affected by cancer through practical assistance, information, awareness, advocacy, fundraising and support programmes.

Our work is designed to respond to the needs of the communities and locations in which we operate. As our programmes develop, the nature and availability of our support may vary according to local needs, circumstances, partnerships and available resources.

These Terms and Conditions explain the rules for using our website and the services available through it.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our website.

2. About These Terms

These Terms apply to visitors and users of The Amara Centre website, including people who:

  • read information on our website;

  • subscribe to updates or newsletters;

  • make donations;

  • create fundraising pages;

  • apply to volunteer;

  • apply for support;

  • contact us through online forms.

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes to our services, legal requirements or how we operate.

Any updated version will be published on this website.

3. Using Our Website

We aim to provide a website that is informative, accessible and useful for people affected by cancer, their families, supporters, volunteers and members of the public.

You agree to use this website responsibly and only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

  • use the website in a way that may harm, disrupt or interfere with its operation;

  • attempt to gain unauthorised access to website systems;

  • upload harmful files, viruses or malicious material;

  • misuse information obtained from the website;

  • submit false, misleading or fraudulent information through our forms.

4. Information Provided by The Amara Centre

Information provided on this website is intended to support cancer awareness, education and understanding.

It is not intended to replace:

  • medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals;

  • diagnosis;

  • treatment recommendations;

  • emergency medical services.

Cancer affects individuals differently. Anyone concerned about their health should seek advice from an appropriate healthcare professional.

The Amara Centre does not guarantee that information on this website will always reflect the latest medical research or clinical guidance. We aim to provide reliable information from trusted sources and update content where appropriate.

5. Requests for Support

The Amara Centre aims to provide practical support to people affected by cancer through programmes established according to the needs of the communities and locations in which we work.

Submitting a request for support does not guarantee that assistance will be provided.

Support decisions may depend on factors including:

  • available funding;

  • programme eligibility criteria;

  • available programmes;

  • urgency and individual circumstances;

  • information provided by applicants;

  • the purpose and requirements of the relevant programme.

The Amara Centre may review, approve, decline or prioritise requests in accordance with its policies, programme requirements and available resources.

Information provided by people requesting support will be handled with care and confidentiality, subject to our Privacy Policy and legal obligations.

6. Donations

The Amara Centre welcomes donations that help us deliver our charitable purposes.

By making a donation, you confirm that:

  • the information you provide is accurate;

  • you are authorised to use the payment method provided;

  • the donation is made voluntarily.

Donations are generally non-refundable except where required by law or where an error has occurred.

We will use donations responsibly and in accordance with our charitable purposes.

Where a donation is made for a specific campaign, programme or purpose, we will make reasonable efforts to use funds as intended. If circumstances prevent this, we may use funds for similar charitable purposes in accordance with our charitable objectives.

7. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

The Amara Centre may allow supporters to create fundraising activities or fundraising pages.

Anyone fundraising on behalf of The Amara Centre agrees to:

  • represent the charity accurately;

  • follow our fundraising guidance;

  • avoid making promises on behalf of The Amara Centre;

  • ensure fundraising activities are lawful and respectful;

  • use funds raised only for their stated purpose.

The Amara Centre may remove or refuse fundraising activities that do not align with our values, policies or legal responsibilities.

8. Volunteer Applications

People may submit volunteer applications through our website.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Volunteer opportunities may depend on:

  • current organisational needs;

  • available roles;

  • suitability and experience;

  • completion of any required checks or processes.

We may contact applicants regarding their application and retain relevant information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Newsletter and Updates

Users may choose to subscribe to receive updates from The Amara Centre.

By subscribing, you agree that we may send information relating to:

  • our work;

  • cancer awareness activities;

  • fundraising campaigns;

  • volunteering opportunities;

  • organisational updates.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the instructions provided in our communications.

10. User Accounts

Some website services may require users to create an account.

Where accounts are available, users are responsible for:

  • keeping login details secure;

  • ensuring account information is accurate;

  • notifying us of suspected unauthorised access.

The Amara Centre may suspend or remove accounts where there is misuse, inaccurate information or activity that may harm the charity or others.

11. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including:

  • logos;

  • branding;

  • written content;

  • graphics;

  • photographs;

  • documents;

belongs to The Amara Centre or is used with appropriate permission.

You may share our content for personal, educational or charitable purposes provided that:

  • the source is acknowledged;

  • the content is not altered in a misleading way;

  • it is not used for commercial purposes without permission.

12. External Websites and Links

Our website may include links to external websites or resources.

These links are provided for information and convenience.

The Amara Centre does not control and is not responsible for:

  • the content of external websites;

  • their privacy practices;

  • their availability;

  • their accuracy.

Users should review the terms and policies of external websites before using them.

13. Privacy and Data Protection

We take privacy seriously.

Information collected through this website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection requirements.

Our Privacy Policy explains:

  • what information we collect;

  • why we collect it;

  • how information is stored;

  • how information is used;

  • your rights regarding your information.

14. Website Availability

We aim to keep this website available and functioning properly.

However, we cannot guarantee that the website will always be:

  • available without interruption;

  • free from errors;

  • free from technical issues.

We may update, suspend or change parts of the website when necessary.

15. Limitation of Liability

To the extent permitted by law, The Amara Centre is not responsible for losses arising from:

  • reliance on information provided on this website;

  • use of external websites;

  • technical interruptions;

  • misuse of the website by users.

Nothing in these Terms limits responsibility where the law does not allow such limitations.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms when necessary.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

Your continued use of the website after changes are published means you accept the updated Terms.

17. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes relating to these Terms will be handled according to the courts of England and Wales.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

The Amara Centre
Email: hello@amaracentre.org
Website: https://amaracentre.org/

The Amara Centre
Compassion. Hope. Dignity.