Central
BASC Central
The landscape of the central region is highly diverse with a variety of habitats throughout all areas covered, from the moorlands and dales in the Peak District through to woodlands, forestry and arable lowlands. This mixed terrain and topography lends itself to a variety of quality sporting opportunities including grouse, pheasant and partridge shooting.
Membership in the central region is approx. 20,000. BASC regional officers cover the East and West Midlands. The BASC regional centre is located near Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
The region incorporates 11 counties: Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and West Midlands.
Meet your Central team

Lewis Thornley
Regional director

Matt Dutton
Regional officer

Sam Phillips
Regional officer

Sarah Redfern
Operations co-ordinator

Rory O'Loughlin
Regional firearms officer
Get in touch
BASC Central regional office
Seventeen Shed
Sapperton Park Courtyard, Marjory Lane
Church Broughton, Derbyshire
DE65 5SL
Send us a message
Phone: 01283 810 910
The latest news from BASC

BASC joins forces with The Stalking Show as official partner
The Stalking Show returns on 11-12 April and BASC is proud to support the event as its official partner for the next three years.

Peter Swann recognised with BASC Special Presentation Award
Peter Swann has received a BASC Special Presentation Award in recognition of more than 15 years of service to Woodhouse Gun Club.

BASC’s role in conservation praised at the Reform UK Conference
More than 200 people attended a packed rural reception hosted by BASC and the Angling Trust at the Reform UK Party Conference.

