BACP Statement of Concern

Dear BACP Board of Directors  We are writing to express our concern at the sustained period of turbulence within the BACP, culminating in the recent resignation of both the CEO and the Deputy CEO. There has been growing concern about the direction that the BACP has been taking within the profession. In particular this relates to the following:   Changes to the resolution policy. These changes occurred in 2018 to counter members becoming more active and resulted in it being almost impossible for members to pass a successful resolution, thus quashing the expression of legitimate concerns. This has a direct and immediate impact on members' say in the future direction of the organisation, and raises important questions about transparency and governance within the BACP.  Resignations. In recent months, four members of the board have resigned, but BACP members were not provided with timely or substantive explanations regarding these resignations, or the governance response of the BACP. The reasons for significant turnover of board members remain unaddressed,...
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