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The British Gliding Association is the governing body for the sport of gliding in the UK. Our members are the 84 clubs that provide gliding facilities for their members – clubs that are spread throughout the UK from the north of Scotland to the SW tip of England and which range from small, member-run clubs through to some of the largest gliding clubs in the world. Through these clubs we represent and provide services to some 7000 UK glider pilots. Our roles are many and varied. We provide advice and assistance to clubs on a wide range of topics, including finance, regulation, operations, and marketing and take a leading role in the development and promotion of gliding. We are responsible for managing training standards in the sport and are committed to safe practices with the objective of facilitating a sport gliding environment where the levels of risk are as low as reasonably practicable. We hold Part M subparts F&G approvals and manage the ongoing airworthiness of the UK glider fleet, working closely with the UK CAA. We work in close collaboration with the Royal Aero Club (which represents all of UK airsports) and with other pan-sector bodies such as the General Aviation Safety Council and the GA Alliance. Internationally, through the European Gliding Union we partner with Europe Air Sports to protect the rights of the UK glider pilot and, in the wider arena, with the FAI International Gliding Commission. The BGA is responsible for gliding competition in the UK and for the British Gliding Team, one of the most successful teams in international gliding competition.

The British Gliding Association is the governing body for the sport of gliding in the UK. Our members are the 84 clubs that provide gliding facilities for their members – clubs that are spread throughout the UK from the north of Scotland to the SW tip of England and which range from small, member-run clubs through to some of the largest gliding clubs in the world. Through these clubs we represent and provide services to some 7000 UK glider pilots. Our roles are many and varied. We provide advice and assistance to clubs on a wide range of topics, including finance, regulation, operations, and marketing and take a leading role in the development and promotion of gliding. We are responsible for managing training standards in the sport and are committed to safe practices with the objective of facilitating a sport gliding environment where the levels of risk are as low as reasonably practicable. We hold Part M subparts F&G approvals and manage the ongoing airworthiness of the UK glider fleet, working closely with the UK CAA. We work in close collaboration with the Royal Aero Club (which represents all of UK airsports) and with other pan-sector bodies such as the General Aviation Safety Council and the GA Alliance. Internationally, through the European Gliding Union we partner with Europe Air Sports to protect the rights of the UK glider pilot and, in the wider arena, with the FAI International Gliding Commission. The BGA is responsible for gliding competition in the UK and for the British Gliding Team, one of the most successful teams in international gliding competition.

The British Hemp Alliance is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the agricultural and environmental benefits of an equitable domestic value chain. We are engaged in research activities and collaborate with industry and organisations to develop a knowledge hub for hemp. We aim to provide information and support to growers and new entrants to the market through education and networking. We work with organisations around the World to promote a more progressive legislative framework to allow Industrial Cannabis to flourish.

Inspiring a passion for ice skating that’s inclusive and accessible for all. British Ice Skating is the National Governing Body for the sport of Ice Skating in Great Britain representing Singles, Pairs, Dance, Synchro, Short Track and Long Track Speed skaters, coaches and officials.

British International School Gdansk (BISG) is a successful international school providing quality education to children from the ages of 2,5 to 16 through the medium of the English language. We offer a dual curriculum using the British system as a framework, modified to suit the needs of our international intake as well as the Polish Curriculum. Our students represent over 40 different nationalities.

The British International School (BIS) Hanoi, is a selective, independent, co-educational day school. It provides a British style education for an international student body operating from a modern purpose-built campus in the vibrant and cultured city of Hanoi. BIS Hanoi provides a high quality education in first class facilities resourced to the highest level. The National Curriculum for England, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are taught to English speaking students from Pre-School to Year 13. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is an integral part of the School and provides an excellent base from which the children progress into a more formal learning environment as they enter the Primary School. The National Curriculum for England forms the framework of the educational programme, through to the end of Key Stage 3, though this is adapted to meet the needs of the international community. In our primary school this is achieved through the use of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which is a modified curriculum for schools wishing to place the National Curriculum for England into an international context. The school is a registered centre for the UK examination board, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). It is also an IB World School, authorized to deliver the IB Diploma Programme. Additionally, it is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in South and East Asia (FOBISSEA) and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

The British International School (BIS) Hanoi, is a selective, independent, co-educational day school. It provides a British style education for an international student body operating from a modern purpose-built campus in the vibrant and cultured city of Hanoi. BIS Hanoi provides a high quality education in first class facilities resourced to the highest level. The National Curriculum for England, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are taught to English speaking students from Pre-School to Year 13. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is an integral part of the School and provides an excellent base from which the children progress into a more formal learning environment as they enter the Primary School. The National Curriculum for England forms the framework of the educational programme, through to the end of Key Stage 3, though this is adapted to meet the needs of the international community. In our primary school this is achieved through the use of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which is a modified curriculum for schools wishing to place the National Curriculum for England into an international context. The school is a registered centre for the UK examination board, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). It is also an IB World School, authorized to deliver the IB Diploma Programme. Additionally, it is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in South and East Asia (FOBISSEA) and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

The British International School Ho Chi Minh City (BIS HCMC), is a selective, independent, co-educational day school. It provides a British style education for an international student body. It is the largest international school in Vietnam with over 2300 students from more than 55 countries. It operates from three purpose-built campus sites in the vibrant and exciting Ho Chi Minh City. The school provides a high quality education in first class facilities resourced to the highest level. The National Curriculum for England, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma are taught to English speaking students from pre-school to Year 13. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is an integral part of the School and provides an excellent base from which the children progress into a more formal learning environment as they enter the Primary School. The National Curriculum for England forms the framework of the educational programme, through to the end of Key Stage 3, though this is adapted to meet the needs of the international community. In our primary schools this is achieved through the use of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which is a modified curriculum for schools wishing to place the National Curriculum for England into an international context. The school is a registered centre for the UK examination boards, Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). It is also an IB World School, authorized to deliver the IB Diploma Programme and is registered with the Department for Education (DfE) in the UK as an overseas school. It is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in South and East Asia (FOBISIA) and is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

British International School Phuket (BISP) is a leading British day and boarding school in Thailand (est. 1996). It caters for students aged from 18 months (Little Ducks), through the Primary years up to Secondary school graduation when students are typically aged 18 years. After following the UK National Curriculum in Early Years, Primary, and Secondary Key Stage Three, students study for their Cambridge IGCSEs (years 10 and 11) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (years 12 and 13). British International School Phuket Thailand graduates continue their studies at prestigious universities and colleges all over the world. Located on a spacious green 44-acre purpose built campus on the northern outskirts of Phuket Town, the school can be conveniently accessed from anywhere on Phuket island and through the international airport. BISP’s international boarding students can easily fly home to Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, China or within Thailand. Neil Richards MBE, the Headmaster of British International School Phuket Thailand took up his position in 2011. Previously he was Headmaster of several leading international schools including UWC Atlantic College (UK) and Yokohama International School (Japan). BIS Phuket has recently established the International Learning Centre (ILC), expanding its provision to lifelong learning for the wider Phuket, Thailand and international communities offering language courses and in-service training for teachers and other professionals. A particular focus of the ILC is to support the BISP community to ‘Learn about Learning’. BISP is a member of the International School Association of Thailand (ISAT) and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and NEASC.

British International School Phuket (BISP) is a leading British day and boarding school in Thailand (est. 1996). It caters for students aged from 18 months (Little Ducks), through the Primary years up to Secondary school graduation when students are typically aged 18 years. After following the UK National Curriculum in Early Years, Primary, and Secondary Key Stage Three, students study for their Cambridge IGCSEs (years 10 and 11) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (years 12 and 13). British International School Phuket Thailand graduates continue their studies at prestigious universities and colleges all over the world. Located on a spacious green 44-acre purpose built campus on the northern outskirts of Phuket Town, the school can be conveniently accessed from anywhere on Phuket island and through the international airport. BISP’s international boarding students can easily fly home to Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea, China or within Thailand. Neil Richards MBE, the Headmaster of British International School Phuket Thailand took up his position in 2011. Previously he was Headmaster of several leading international schools including UWC Atlantic College (UK) and Yokohama International School (Japan). BIS Phuket has recently established the International Learning Centre (ILC), expanding its provision to lifelong learning for the wider Phuket, Thailand and international communities offering language courses and in-service training for teachers and other professionals. A particular focus of the ILC is to support the BISP community to ‘Learn about Learning’. BISP is a member of the International School Association of Thailand (ISAT) and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and NEASC.