BMC - Youth & Equity

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What's happened to BRYCS?
Are there courses where young people can learn skills?
Does the BMC offer a Criminal Records (CRB) check?
Are there any climbing competitions open to young people?
Are there any grants available to young people?
What information does the BMC have about climbing for people with disabilities?
Who do I speak to in the BMC about a child protection issue?
Does the BMC have a Child Protection Policy?
How can my child get involved in climbing, hill walking or mountaineering?

What's happened to BRYCS?

BRYCS (British Regional Youth Climbing Series) has been renamed. It's now the BMC Youth Climbing Series.

Are there courses where young people can learn skills?

There are a number of organisations that offer instructional courses for young people. Plas y Brenin, the National Mountain Centre, offer a range of courses specifically designed for young people.

Does the BMC offer a Criminal Records (CRB) check?

The BMC uses 1st Ace Limited, a registered Umbrella Body of the Criminal Records Bureau, to carry out enhanced disclosure checks on behalf of BMC members, BMC Associate Members, BMC Volunteers and BMC paid staff who have direct involvement with under 18's and vulnerable adults. Please contact Kate Anwyl or Nick Colton for further details.

Are there any climbing competitions open to young people?

Yes. Find out more here.

Are there any grants available to young people?

Yes. The Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust offers funding for disadvantaged young people who wish to participate in expeditions or on courses aimed at personal development rather than professional qualifications.

What information does the BMC have about climbing for people with disabilities?

The excellent publication Climbing For All: Disability Awareness in Rock Climbing is available in the shop (listed under Technical and Instruction).

Who do I speak to in the BMC about a child protection issue?

Please contact Nick Colton. Telephone 0161 438 3305. Full BMC child protection procedures are set out in the BMC Child Protection Policy.

Does the BMC have a Child Protection Policy?

Yes. You can view it here.

How can my child get involved in climbing, hill walking or mountaineering?

See our popular booklet called Young People: Climbing, Hill Walking, Mountaineering a Parent's Guide. It can be bought from the BMC online shop or downloaded for free.

The BMC (British Mountaineering Council) is the representative body that exists to protect the freedoms and promote the interests of climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers, including ski-mountaineers. The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions.