Terms & Conditions of The Big Community Clean Up

1. Nomination Process

1.1. Nominations are open to residents, local organisations, and community groups within South Wales, this includes Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Mid West Wales.

1.2. Each individual or organisation may submit as many nominations as they like.

1.3. All nominations must be submitted through the official Mrs Buckét website, only these nominations will count.

1.4. The deadline for nominations is the 23rd July 2025 and late entries will not be accepted.

2. Selection & Voting Process

2.1. A panel of judges, including representatives from Mrs Buckét and community figures, will shortlist three finalists based on the nomination criteria.

2.2. The top three selected spaces will be subject to a public vote via the Mrs Buckét website, they will be announced via the Mrs Buckét website, email and social media.

2.3. The space with the most public votes will be declared the winner.

3. Permission & Liability

3.1. If a nominated space is selected, written permission from the property owner/local authority must be obtained before the clean-up can take place.

3.2. Mrs Buckét will carry out a health and safety risk assessment before commencing work.

3.3. While all cleaning will be conducted professionally, Mrs Buckét and its partners are not responsible for pre-existing damage or any issues beyond standard cleaning services.

4. The Clean-Up Event

4.1. The clean-up will be scheduled on a set date, which will be communicated in advance.

4.2. The work will include general cleaning, power washing, litter removal, and minor aesthetic improvements (e.g., graffiti removal).

4.3. Volunteers from the local community will be invited to take part in non-specialist tasks such as litter picking.

4.4. If unforeseen circumstances (e.g., extreme weather) prevent the clean-up, Mrs Buckét reserves the right to reschedule or amend the scope of the project.

5. Publicity & Marketing

5.1. By nominating a space, the nominee agrees that:

• Mrs Buckét may use submitted photos, descriptions and any content related to the nomination in marketing materials.

• The clean-up event may be filmed and photographed for promotional purposes, including press coverage and social media.

5.2. The winning space may be featured in media coverage, and local representatives may be asked to participate in interviews.

6. General Conditions

6.1. Mrs Buckét reserves the right to reject nominations that do not meet the criteria or contain incomplete information.

6.2. If the selected winner fails to provide necessary permissions, Mrs Buckét may offer the opportunity to the runner-up.

6.3. Mrs Buckét reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition at any stage due to circumstances beyond its control.