The BCA has a National Council comprising 29 positions which are democratically elected by membership and have a vote on Council:
- The Officers
- Group/Club and Individual representatives
- Regional Council and Constituent Body representatives
There are also numerous additional (non-voting) positions which are appointed annually by BCA Council to serve specific roles/functions.
With the exception of a few key administrative positions, all are staffed by passionate volunteers.
Volunteer to help shape the future of British Caving!
BCA Council meet at least three times per year to conduct the business of the BCA between General Meetings, to progress all of the BCA’s key objectives and facets, react to and explore new ways to benefit caving in the UK and better serve our members.
Election and operation of the BCA Council is set out in our Constitution.
Voting Positions
Executive Officers
| Role | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Rostam Namaghi | |
| Secretary | Aidan Kuhlmann | |
| Treasurer | Chris Bolton |
Member Representatives
| Representing | Contact | Representing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group/Club (1) | Jenny Pots | Individual Member (1) | Andy Eavis |
| Group/Club (2) | Aodhán Ó Gabhann | Individual Member (2) | Jess Brock |
Regional Council and Constituent Body Representatives
| Representing | Contact | Representing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Caving Instructors | Stephan Natynczuk | British Cave Rescue Council | Emma Porter |
| British Cave Research Association | John Gunn | Ogofa Cymru/ Caving Wales | Allan Richardson |
| Cave Diving Group | Claire Cohen | Council of Higher Education Caving Clubs | Tom Phillips |
| Council for the Northern Caving Community | Andrew Hinde | Council of Southern Caving Clubs | Linda Wilson |
| Derbyshire Caving Association | Mike Higgins | Devon and Cornwall Underground Council | David Jean |
| National Association of Mining History Organisation | Steve Holding | National Caving Scout Active Support Unit | Tony Radmall |
| William Pengelly Cave Studies Trust | Richard Vooght |
Non-voting Positions
Working Group Convenors
| Role | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation & Access | Richard Vooght | |
| Countryside Rights of Way (CRoW) | – | |
| IT | – | |
| Publications & Information | Zac Woodford | |
| Qualifications Management Committee | George Plant | |
| Radon | – | |
| Training & Equipment | Steve Gray | |
| Constitution & Governance | – | – |
| Youth & Development | Jonathan Lester |
Additional Council-Appointed Positions
| Role | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Cave | Katie Eavis | |
| British Caving Library | Jenny Potts | |
| FSE Representative | Allan Richardson | |
| Insurance Manager | Josh White | |
| Library Representative | Jenny Potts | |
| Membership Administrator | Katie Eavis | |
| Newsletter Editor | – | |
| Safeguarding Officer | Chris Boardman | |
| Training Administrator | Mary Wilde | |
| UIS Representative | Ged Campion |