Accessibility
At Utility Week we are passionate about ensuring all our events are as accessible, inclusive and sustainable as possible.
Faversham House is a founding partner of the Ramp It Up! Campaign. A not-for-profit campaign encouraging venues and AV production companies to provide hand rail ramp access for free and as standard at all conferences and awards ceremonies in the UK and Ireland.
We've recognised that increasing amounts of people with limited mobility are attending our events, either with severe movement impairment or with restricted movement, due to conditions such as arthritis. It shouldn't be up to the individuals concerned to notify venues, or up to those who wish to hold events to bear (sometimes significant) additional cost for providing easy and simple access to stages but should always be provided and free of charge at all events. For more information, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ramp-it-up-campaign/
The venue hosting the awards is fully accessible, entirely taking place on the ground floor. Please see the tabs below for more specific information, if you cannot find what you're looking for or for more information, please contact: mirandaevans@fav-house.com
We welcome earlier arrival at the awards, should you feel you need to familiarise yourself in the event space. Should you wish to do so, please contact: mirandaevans@fav-house.com
For questions on the day, Utility Week staff will be visible wearing 'event staff' lanyards
Access to drinks reception: The drinks reception is in the foyer and has step-free access from the main entrance on Chiswell Street.
Access to lunch, speeches and ceremony: The awards lunch and ceremony are taking place in the main room.
Access to toilets and accessible toilets: The toilets, including accessible toilets can be found on the left of the main room.
Access to the stage: Accessible route to the stage, if required, is around the edge of the room and there is a ramp on the right hand side.
Please speak to your colleague who booked your ticket to submit any access requirements to the UW team ahead of the awards.
Utility Week staff will be visible wearing 'event staff' lanyards
If you require a service animal to attend the event with you for any reason, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
If you require a prayer/multi-faith room, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
If you require a hearing loop, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com and we will liaise with the venue.
We use live captioning for opening and keynote speeches to improve accessibility. Digital versions of programmes will be available via your own personal device.
Tube and buses
Moorgate is the closest underground station, serviced by the Northern, Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City and Circle lines.
The nearest step-free underground station is Liverpool Street (Elizabeth line) and Bank (Northern and DLR lines)
There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue - for more information regarding buses, click here.
Train
The nearest railway station is Liverpool Street, located 0.4 miles from the venue.
There is no parking at City Central at the HAC but it is located nearby a couple of trusted and well-known car parks, please see below.
NCP - London Finsbury Square
Finsbury Square, Finsbury, London, EC2A 1RR
199 parking spaces
0.2 miles from the venue, 4 minutes walk
Sustainability
Faversham House is proud to be a Certified B Corporation, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.
B Corps are legally committed to bring benefit to all business stakeholders including staff, customers, communities and the environment.
For more information: https://favershamhouse.com/news/faversham-house-becomes-b-corp-certified/
Utility Week’s publisher Faversham House is, a progressive, independent media company which is committed to minimising the environmental impact of our business operations.
For our full sustainability policy please follow the link: https://favershamhouse.com/policies/sustainability-policy/
Please click here to read the Royal Lancaster's sustainability commitment.
As part of our commitment to being a sustainable business, we do not not serve red meat at our events. There will always be a vegan and vegetarian option available and we will cater to any additional dietary requirements.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com
Any questions, please contact mirandaevans@fav-house.com
