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 | Russell Myers | |
| Secretary | Allan Richardson | |
| Treasurer | Howard Jones |
Member Representatives
| Representing | Contact | Representing | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group/Club (1) | Lydia Leather | Individual Member (1) | Jenny Potts |
| Group/Club (2) | Idris Williams | Individual Member (2) | Andrew Mcleod |
| Group/Club (3) | Josh White | Individual Member (3) | – |
| Group/Club (4) | – | Individual Member (4) | – |
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 | Cambrian Caving Council | John Sheehy |
| Cave Diving Group | Claire Cohen | Council of Higher Education Caving Clubs | Jennifer Ryder |
| Council of Northern Caving Clubs | Andrew Hinde | Council of Southern Caving Clubs | Ed Waters |
| 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 | – | |
| Countryside Rights of Way (CRoW) | David Rose | |
| IT | Ari Cooper-Davis | |
| Publications & Information | – | |
| Qualifications Management Committee | George Plant | |
| Radon | – | |
| Training & Equipment | Steve Gray | |
| Vision | Andrew McLeod | |
| Youth & Development | Josh White |
Additional Council-Appointed Positions
| Role | Contact | |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Cave | Katie Eavis | |
| British Caving Library | Jenny Potts | |
| FSE Representative | Ged Campion | |
| Insurance Manager | Howard Jones | |
| Library Representative | Jenny Potts | |
| Membership Administrator | Katie Eavis | |
| Newsletter Editor | David Rose | |
| Safeguarding Officer | Chris Boardman | |
| Training Administrator | Mary Wilde | |
| UIS Representative | Andy Eavis |