BASC Council elections and AGM

Elections to BASC Council and notice of Annual General Meeting 2026.

As a BASC member, you can play your part in ensuring the association benefits from the best possible governance by voting in this year’s council elections.

The March/April issue of Shooting and Conservation magazine includes an election pack (England and Wales only) – please keep it safe. The pack includes your unique security code, which is needed for online voting, a ballot form, instructions on how to vote to elect your representative to BASC Council and a pre-paid envelope. Should you misplace your unique security code, you can request a new one directly from the scrutineer who can be contacted on 0345 209 3770. You will be asked to provide your full name, address and membership number.

There are three candidates standing for one England seat and two candidates standing for one Wales seat. Please note that ONLY members in England and Wales are eligible to vote for their respective candidates. All votes must be submitted by 6pm on Monday 25 May.

Candidates for election to BASC Council

Each candidate was invited to provide up to 500 words, addressing how their personal qualities and experience would benefit BASC Council and their aspirations as council members. Please take time to read the short profiles on these pages. Full candidate statements are available here and can be posted or emailed to you. To request an emailed or hard copy of the candidate statement, please email sandra.forkin@basc.org.uk or call 01244 573 034.

How to vote

You can vote for your candidates online at ballot.ukevote.uk/basc or by returning the freepost ballot form included within this magazine. All votes must be submitted by 6pm on Monday 25 May.

Both members in a BASC joint membership category can vote. There is only one set of voting papers included in this magazine for the primary member. Joint members will receive their set of ballot papers by direct mail next week. If you live in England or Wales and haven’t received your voting papers by Friday 20 March, please contact the independent scrutineer’s election team by email at basc@uk-engage.org or by telephone on 0345 209 3770. The election results will be announced at the BASC AGM on 28 May.