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The Science Council Prof Edward M Winter FBASES provides an update, outlining the benefits of membership but presenting some cautions that the Association needs to recognise. You might recall that last year, members were invited to vote on a proposal that the Association should seek to become a member of the Science Council. There were 146 respondents. 88.7% voted in favour, 5.6% voted against and 5.6% registered “don’t know”. As a result of this clear mandate, at the BASES Board meeting on 1 December 2011, it was decided that the Association should proceed with an application. Why is membership of the Science Council important? The Science Council (www.sciencecouncil.org) is a new organisation. It was established under Royal Charter in October 2003 and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission in September 2009. The principal aim of the Council is to advance science and its applications for public benefit. Currently, some 30 bodies are members and increasingly, government and other agencies seek advice from the Council on scientific matters. It is likely that the influence of the Council will grow so it is important that BASES is one of the member organisations whose views and advice are sought. Why has the Association seen it necessary to apply? In 2003 or thereabouts, Dr Paul Bromley proposed that to increase its national and international standing, BASES should apply to become a member of the newly-formed Science Council. At the Association’s AGM in 2004, this proposal was endorsed. At a later date, it was decided that we should seek instead to become a member of the Health Professions Council (HPC). This proposal received overwhelming support at the 2010 AGM. However, in March 2011, the HPC announced that it would no longer consider adding new professions. This was a disappointment but all was not lost and Dr Paul Bromley’s initial proposal was resurrected. It is important that BASES broadens both its appeal and stature. Membership of the Science Council should do both. Notably, because of our structures, we satisfy the criteria to be a Licensed Body of the Science Council. What are the benefits of membership? There are probably two: 1. The veracity of BASES would be recognised by a lead body for science in the UK. This should increase the profile of the Association and hence, the likelihood of influencing government and other policies on teaching, research and applications of sport and exercise science. 2. As a Licensed Body some members of BASES can become Chartered Scientists. This marks “It is worth noting that other members of the Science Council include the British Psychological Society, the Institute of Physics, the Physiological Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Royal Statistical Society. Membership would place us in good company.” words: Prof Edward M Winter FBASES a major advance and reflects Chartered status that is enjoyed by members of other leading organisations and professions. In my view, these are key benefits and it would be a mistake to spurn the opportunities that these benefits would create. It is worth noting that other members of the Science Council include the British Psychological Society, the Institute of Physics, the Physiological Society, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Royal Statistical Society. Membership would place us in good company. Are there disadvantages? I am struggling to think of any. However, acknowledging reservations expressed by some members in the 2011 survey, costs have to be considered. In the first year, there are three such costs that would have to be borne by BASES. These total £3,250. First, there is a levy made by the Science Council on the basis of the number of members; this would be £750. Second, there is a one-off fee of £1,500 to become a Licensed Body of the Council and third, an annual fee of £1,000 for a Licensed Body is required. In subsequent years, fees would be £1,750 i.e., the levy and annual fee. There is likely to be a nominal annual fee for BASES members who wish to apply for the designation of Chartered Scientist. I am frequently surprised by members who are unaware that their annual fees are recognised by HM Revenue and Customs as a legitimate allowance. For many this means that fees are 20% less and for other higher-rate tax payers, 40%. We would need to establish how our accreditation scheme would align with Chartership. However, there are no foreseeable issues with this and some bodies that have Chartered members have criteria less stringent than ours. We would also need to avoid bureaucracy and associated duplication of requirements for BASES and the Council. However, I am sure this is not beyond us. When will we know? Our application has been submitted and the Science Council’s Board meets on 24 April to consider applications. The decision coincides with the publication of this issue of The Sport and Exercise Scientist. So, I am firmly of the view that membership of the Science Council as a Licensed Body is a major step forward for BASES. It would be fitting if in the year in which the Olympic and Paralympic Games are to be held in London, BASES received this accolade. 26 The Sport and Exercise Scientist n Issue 31 n Spring 2012 n www.bases.org.uk
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