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Check out what we've been up to recently at the BCA. If you have something that you'd like to share with the membership then please get in touch.
Check out what we've been up to recently at the BCA. If you have something that you'd like to share with the membership then please get in touch.
On 1 July, BCA became aware that some data collected during processing of Direct Individual Membership fees via Paypal could be found by searching for a member’s name on Google. The information that was accessible included name, postal address and email address – no passwords or bank details. The source document was removed within an […]
The Ghar Parau Foundation is a 100% voluntary-based charity providing grant-aid assistance for British caving expeditions to all corners of the world. The BCA’s annual donation is one of their main sources of funding. Grants are available for expeditions between 1st October 2024 and 31st March 2025. The deadline for applications is 31st August 2024. […]
The results of the BCA Council elections for 2024 have been declared by Simon Mullens, BCA IT Coordinator. 5878 voting codes were issued, 529 members voted, a turnout of 9% Rostam Namaghi received 452 votes and is elected as Chair for 2024-2027.There were 30 votes for leaving the role vacant and 47 abstentions. Chris Bolton […]
Voting is now open for positions on BCA Council. Emails have been sent out but may have gone to spam – if you haven’t received yours, please check your spam folder. These contain details of the election, including the dates for voting and a unique ID code. All officers must be elected by the membership, […]
by Zac Woodford : In light of the BCA Treasurer’s recent report on the state of the organisation’s finances the BCA Council has voted to adopt measures to attempt to eliminate the deficit we currently face. The most immediate effect of this is a rise in BCA subscription fees which will come into effect next […]
Multiple reports have been received by BCA regarding harness buckles on the newest model of Petzl caving harnesses that have orange coloured webbing, ie both the Super Avanti and Aven. The issue is that buckles on harnesses that are either new, or in relatively new condition, tend to work loose to the extent that they […]
Recently there have been some queries around training in the recreational environment. This highlighted that our outward facing information around training was not as transparent as it could have been, with several organisations in the recreational space believing they need the commercial qualifications administered by the Qualifications Management Committee. BCA have therefore put the attached […]
Please be aware of the recent request for inspection from Petzl regarding the Astro and Canyon Guide harnesses.
The recent issue which arose at York University Caving Club, where £5000 was potentially needed to meet requirements at their SRT training facility, brought the lack of a BCA Treasurer into sharp focus. There were suggestions that BCA should fund this if required. This overlooks the fact that BCA has no Treasurer to advise on […]
In preparation for 2024, the BCA has committed to adopting more environmentally friendly practices by reducing the distribution of plastic cards. Currently, the BCA sends out over 7,000 plastic cards annually, with the majority being club caving member cards. These plastic cards have a short lifespan of just one year and generate additional waste through […]
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