JCR Fees

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JCR Fee FAQs

 

What is it for?

JCR membership fees go towards the upkeep of our social areas and also fund amenities such as our Sky TV subscription, daily newspapers, weekly social events, hall sports teams/equipment and snooker table (no cost to play). The fee is also used to organise our events such as Freshers' Week, The Snow Ball & The Summer Informal and members can expect a heavily subsidised ticket price to these events (sometimes these events are free!) Members are welcome to use all of our facilities during the alloted opening times. The annual budget is usually presented at the first General Meeting of the Membership for discussion before formally adopted.

 

How Much? 

The fee applicable to you depends on the type of residency agreement (the length of your stay) you have with the Hall. There is a discount for prompt payment. The below matrix outlines our fee structure, correct as of 23/10/09:

 

If Paid Before End week 6 (13/11/09) End Week 10 (11/12/09) 2nd Term / Battled
30+ Weeks £40 £45 £50
20-28 Weeks £26 £30 £35
10-14 weeks £13 £15 £20

 

When and how can I pay my JCR fee?

JCR Membership fees can be paid upon arrival at Bridges Hall where the committee will be available to welcome new members and introduce them to the Hall. Members of the committee will be available during Freshers' Week and throughout the term to collect fees. Please refer to here e-mails, and notices about Hall from the committee for information about collections. We can accept either cash of cheque at our desk.

 

From Monday 21st September our online payment service will be going live on our website allowing you to pay with either a credit or debit card via PayPal. 

 

Fees can be paid by cheque directly to the JCR post box at any time - please write your name and student number on the back. All cheques should be made payable to "Bridges Hall JCR".

 

What are the benefits of becoming a member of the JCR?

As member of the JCR you can play a key role in making Bridges a great place to live for your stay there. You can enjoy :

  • Subsidised entry to our events such the the Snow Ball and Summer Informal

  • Daily newspapers subscriptions (The Times, The Guardian, The Sun, The Telegraph & many many more.

  • Sporting facilities such as a fully equipped, full sized Snooker table, table tennis & squash court

  • Propose and submit motions to a General Meeting of the membership (make your ideas happen!)

  • Stand for election as one of our Reps (Autumn) or Officers (Spring)

  • Be a part of one of the most established student organisations at the University of Reading

 

I am living in Bridges for the full year, can I pay termly?

You are required to pay for the maximum length of your stay upon arrival. Persons who are living in Bridges Hall for only part of the year pay a reduced fee in lieu of their shorter stay. Persons staying for less than a year have the same rights and oppourtunites as those staying the full year.

 

I know I will be leaving hall halfway through a term upon arrival. Do I still have to pay for the full term?

No. The JCR fee is paid on a pro rata basis. Please contact treasurer@bridgesjcr.co.uk for further details about how to and how much to pay.

 

I am attached to Bridges and living in private accommodation. Do I still have to join?

Peoples attached to Bridges may enjoy use of the common areas but are not entitled to attend events (except Freshers' Week) or stand for election to any post. In order to enjoy these benefits you can become an attached member of the JCR for only £5 today. Apply now through the OPS Portal!

 

Is the JCR fee compulsory?

It is routine for all living in hall to join. The JCR fee pays for maintaining facilities, amenities, subscriptions and subsidised events for members. Everything we provide is for your benefit and if there is something that you would like us to provide that we do not currently, please get in touch with us by emailing president@bridgesjcr.co.uk. We love to hear your ideas!

 

What will happen if I do not pay?

The full fee will be deducted from your battels deposit if the fee is not paid by the end of the Lent Term.

 

Further Questions

If you have further questions please send them to treasurer@bridgesjcr.co.uk

 

FAQs updated 23/9/2009