Governance
British Orienteering is the National Governing Body for the sport of orienteering in the United Kingdom, formed in June 1967. We are a non-profit making organisation; all our income is invested in developing orienteering throughout the UK from grassroots through to international competition.
British Orienteering is the National Governing Body for the sport of orienteering in the United Kingdom, formed in June 1967. We are a non-profit making organisation; all our income is invested in developing orienteering throughout the UK from grassroots through to international competition. British Orienteering is a member of the International Orienteering Federation and was established as a Private Company, Limited by Guarantee, on 4th January 1982. A copy of the Articles can be found here.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM provides British Orienteering opportunity to update clubs and members on a range of matters, make important decisions and elect Board members.
Details including information for the next AGM and minutes from previous AGMs are available here.
Our Board
The purpose of the Board is to set the strategic direction of British Orienteering and to monitor and support the Chief Executive, staff team, and volunteers in delivering the organisations strategic objectives.
British Orienteerings Board consists of 11 members deriving from a diverse range of sectors and bringing a range of experiences and expertise.
The Board meets five to seven times a year. Full details of the Board including Board members and Minutes from each meeting are available here.
The Board reviews is own performance annually, and its governance arrangements are also subject to independent review.
Please click here to download a copy of the Board's Code of Conduct.
Terms of reference for the Board are available here.
Board Committees and Working Groups
- Events and Competitions Committee
- Rules Group
- Map Advisory Group
- Event Officials Group
- Event Scheduling Group
- Performance Pathway Programme Group
- Coaching Advisory Group
- Development Steering Group
- TrailO Development Steering Group
- Safeguarding and Welfare Advisory Group