At the July meeting of the BCA council it was decided to increase membership fees for 2026. The decision was not taken lightly, but the BCA feel it is necessary to maintain, and improve upon, its current level of support for British Caving.
More details of the many ways BCA supports British Caving, and why the fees increases are needed, can be found in the letter below, from BCA treasurer Chris Bolton.
2026 fees will be:
| Membership Type | 2026 Fees (£) |
| Member Club | 44 |
| Associate Club | 36 |
| Access controlling body/ Hut supplement | 96 |
| Caving Member | 32 |
| Non-Caving Member | 10 |
| Student Member | 12 |
| Under 18 Member | Free of charge |
The photo features a student member of BCA enjoying Cussey Pot, in the Peak District, but is also a great example of how the BCA supports British Caving.
BCA provides membership for students at less than half the usual price, to support and encourage student caving.
Cussey Pot was discovered in June 2020 and the BCA PL insurance policy helped to negotiate access for cavers with the landowner.
The cave has recently been p-bolted by the Derbyshire Caving Association, who are members of the BCA national anchor scheme.