Governance

The British Mountaineering Council is the national representative body that champions the interests of climbers, hill walkers, mountaineers and ski mountaineers in England and Wales. We are also recognised by government as the national governing body for competition climbing. Read on to find out more about who we are, what we do, and how we are run.

Latest organisational updates

Governance

CEO Update | September 2024

Regarding membership fee adjustments for 2025, the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) are asking for feedback ahead of the Board meeting on the 18th September 2024.

12 Sep
3 min read

Governance

Roger Murray to step down as BMC Chair in November 2024

Today, Roger Murray has announced that he will not seek re-election as Chair of the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) following the conclusion of his term at the end of November 2024.

11 Sep
6 min read
01 Oct 2024

Governance

Safeguarding Surgery | Tuesday 1st October

This next session of BMC Safeguarding Surgeries is an online open meeting for anyone who has any general queries regarding safeguarding, guidance or support, or would like to share good practice with others.

11 Dec 2024

Governance

BMC Members Forum

As part of our ongoing commitment in creating new opportunities for members to keep up to date with BMC news and activities we are running a series of Members Forum webinars.

Our Vision

To create a better future for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.

Our Purpose

To represent the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers and inspire all generations.

Our Values

Community: We are the voice for our diverse community of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.

Adventure: We believe in the freedom to challenge ourselves, taking personal responsibility for the risks.

Sustainability: We protect our crags and mountains, campaign for improved access and promote environmental sustainability.

Aspiration: We help people improve their skills, confidence and achieve personal ambitions.

Respect: We celebrate the rich variety of British climbing, hill walking and mountaineering; we build inclusive relationships and respect each other.

Our 2020-2024 Mission

We will link the work of all our staff, volunteers, clubs, and partners, to campaign effectively and increase engagement, becoming a stronger voice for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers.

How the BMC is run

The BMC is managed by a combination of the Board of Directors, Members' Council, the Finance & Audit Committee and senior staff. The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the strategic direction and operational management. Members' Council is made up of representatives from the BMC Areas, Specialist Committees and members of the Board of Directors, provides an intermediary forum between the Board and the members, and represents the interests of the members to the Board. The Finance & Audit Committee supports the CEO and CFO and advises the Board on financial matters. The CEO is responsible for the day-to-day management of the BMC office.

BMC Board of Directors

BMC Members' Council

BMC Local Areas

Specialist Committees

Competition Climbing Performance Group (CCPG)

BMC Finance & Audit Committee (FAC)

BMC Remuneration Committee (RemCom)

BMC Nominations Committee (NomCom)

BMC Health & Safety Group (HSG)

Pwygllor Cymru – Wales Committee (PC)

International Strategy Group (ISG)

BMC Annual Reports and Annual Accounts

Read our BMC annual reports and annual accounts.

Annual General Meetings (AGM)

The BMC holds an AGM, primarily for the purpose of presenting and adopting annual reports and accounts, appointing auditors and electing members of the Board of Directors.

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