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{{Short description|United Kingdom organisation involved with all aspects of camping}}
{{Short description|United Kingdom camping organisation}}
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| key_people = Julia Bradbury (President)
| key_people = Hamza Yassin (President)
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The '''Camping and Caravanning Club''' is a [[United Kingdom]] [[not-for-profit]] organisation involved with all aspects of [[camping]] based in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1901, the club now{{when|date=August 2018}} represents over half a million members.{{Citation needed|date=August 2018}}
The '''Camping and Caravanning Club''' is a [[not-for-profit]] membership organisation for camping and caravan enthusiasts in the [[United Kingdom]]. It was founded in 1901, and has over 730,000 members.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/about-us/ |title=About Us - the Camping and Caravanning Club }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The Camping and Caravanning Club started in 1901 as the Association of Cycle Campers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/aboutus/history/|title=Over 100 years of The Camping and Caravanning Club|access-date=2013-12-27|archive-date=2011-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110730182343/http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/aboutus/history|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Thomas Hiram Holding]], one of the founders, is considered by many to be the father of modern camping. He also founded the Bicycle Touring Club in 1878, which became the Cyclists' Touring Club, now renamed [[Cycling UK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyclinguk.org/|title=We are Cycling UK}}</ref> Holding wrote ''The Campers Handbook'' in 1908 to share his enthusiasm for the great outdoors. His love of camping derived from his childhood experiences, dating back to the mid-1800s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talkcamping.co.uk/guides/history_of_camping.html|title=History of Camping|access-date=2010-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330151132/http://www.talkcamping.co.uk/guides/history_of_camping.html|archive-date=2010-03-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The Camping and Caravanning Club was founded in 1901 as the '''Association of Cycle Campers'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/aboutus/history/|title=Over 100 years of The Camping and Caravanning Club|access-date=2013-12-27|archive-date=2011-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110730182343/http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/aboutus/history|url-status=dead}}</ref> One of the club's founding members was [[Thomas Hiram Holding]], who also founded the Bicycle Touring Club in 1878, which became the Cyclists' Touring Club, now renamed [[Cycling UK]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cyclinguk.org/|title=We are Cycling UK}}</ref> Holding wrote ''The Campers Handbook'' in 1908 to share his enthusiasm for the great outdoors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.talkcamping.co.uk/guides/history_of_camping.html|title=History of Camping|access-date=2010-05-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330151132/http://www.talkcamping.co.uk/guides/history_of_camping.html|archive-date=2010-03-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 1906, the Association of Cycle Campers (now The Camping and Caravanning Club) opened its first camping site in [[Weybridge]]. By that time, the organisation had several hundred members. In 1909, the association split into three separate organisations, which joined again in 1910 as the National Camping Club. Two more name changes followed: in 1919 (The Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland) and in 1983.
In 1906, the association, now known as The Camping and Caravanning Club, opened its first camping site in [[Weybridge]]. By that time, the organisation had several hundred members. The club changed its name several more times, to the Amateur Camping Club (1909), The Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland (1919), and The Camping and Caravanning Club Ltd. (1983).


In 1967, its membership rose to 100,000 and more than 300,000 by the end of the 20th century. The club now{{when|date=August 2018}} represents over half a million campers in the UK.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}
Club membership rose to 100,000 by 1967, and to over 300,000 by 2000.

==Membership==
The club offers a paid membership service to tent, campervan, caravan, and motorhome owners – the club accepts motorbike campers.

A member gets discounts on its European campsites, money off attractions worldwide, and offers on some [[Outdoor retailer|outdoor retailers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/membership/|title=Membership: Join The Camping and Caravanning Club}}</ref>


==Structure==
==Structure==
The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 600 staff and a turnover of more than £50 million. The club's governing body is the National Council, comprising 18 elected councillors, 15 appointed councillors, 7 section advisory officers, the chair of the National Youth Committee, and the honorary treasurer, a total of 42 individuals, all of whom are members.<ref name="annrep">{{cite web|url=https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/members-area/your-club/annual-report/}}</ref> The club's five operational areas are headed by staff directors who report to the director-general, who in turn works closely with the club's executive committee and national council.<ref name="annrep"/>
The Camping and Caravanning Club is a membership organisation. The club's board of directors, The National Council, are appointed to its policy. The National Council consists of 18 nationally elected councilors, 13 regional councilors, and an honorary treasurer.

Regional elections are held to elect club members to region councils; these councils oversee the operation of the district associations within their region.

==Site classifications ==
There are currently more than 1,600 campsites owned, managed or certified by the club.

=== Club sites ===
The club has 99 club sites throughout the UK. These are owned, maintained and run by the club.


The club is split into 13 regions across the UK, each made up of a number of district associations (DAs). The role of the region is to support and promote communication between DAs. The club's special interest sections (including The Association of Lightweight Campers, British Caravanners Club, Canoe-Camping Club, The Walking and Cycling Section and The Folk Dance and Song Group) are also represented at regional level.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southernregionccc.co.uk/}}</ref>
=== Certificated sites ===
The club is recognized as an "exempted organisation" within the terms of the [[Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960]]. This means that the UK government allows the club to issue a certificate to land owners, giving them permission to operate a small campsite on their land without specific planning permission. The club has 1,550 certificated sites open to members.


==Campsites ==
=== Independent listed sites ===
The club operates nearly 100 club sites and over 1,100 certificated sites across the UK.
These sites are promoted by the club under the condition that they meet the club members' standards.


Certificated sites (CSs) are small campsites that can accommodate up to five caravans or motorhomes and up to ten tents at any one time. There are over 1,100 CSs across the UK; they are independently owned and open only to club members. The club is recognised as an "exempted organisation" by the [[Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960]], which allows the club to issue certificates to landowners, giving them permission to operate a small campsite on their land without specific planning permission.
== Other products and services ==
The club also offers insurance, Arrival (a comprehensive breakdown cover undertaken by the RAC) and travel booking in other countries.


==Notable presidents==
==Notable presidents==


* [[Hamza Yassin]] – current President
* [[Hamza Yassin]] – current president
* [[Julia Bradbury]] – 2013-2023
* [[Julia Bradbury]] – 2013–2023
* [[David Bellamy]] – 2001–2013
* [[David Bellamy]] – 2001–2013
* [[Robert Baden-Powell, 3rd Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Crause Baden-Powell]] – 1992–2001
* [[Robert Baden-Powell, 3rd Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Crause Baden-Powell]] – 1992–2001
* [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Baden-Powell]] – 1919–1941
* [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Baden-Powell]] – 1919–1941
* [[Robert Falcon Scott]] – 1909–1912
* [[Robert Falcon Scott]] – 1909–1912

== Annual events ==
The club holds events throughout the year, catering to both members and non-members.

National Feast of Lanterns (NFOL) – the club's annual national camping rally – is held in different locations each year.


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 17:34, 20 February 2024

The Camping and Caravanning Club
Company typeNot-for-profit
Founded1901
HeadquartersGreenfields House, Westwood Way, CV4 8JH,
Coventry
Area served
Global
Key people
Hamza Yassin (President)

Sabina Voysey (Director General)

Darren Whittington (Deputy Director General)
Websitewww.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk

The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit membership organisation for camping and caravan enthusiasts in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1901, and has over 730,000 members.[1]

History

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The Camping and Caravanning Club was founded in 1901 as the Association of Cycle Campers.[2] One of the club's founding members was Thomas Hiram Holding, who also founded the Bicycle Touring Club in 1878, which became the Cyclists' Touring Club, now renamed Cycling UK.[3] Holding wrote The Campers Handbook in 1908 to share his enthusiasm for the great outdoors.[4]

In 1906, the association, now known as The Camping and Caravanning Club, opened its first camping site in Weybridge. By that time, the organisation had several hundred members. The club changed its name several more times, to the Amateur Camping Club (1909), The Camping Club of Great Britain and Ireland (1919), and The Camping and Caravanning Club Ltd. (1983).

Club membership rose to 100,000 by 1967, and to over 300,000 by 2000.

Structure

[edit]

The Camping and Caravanning Club is a not-for-profit membership organisation with over 600 staff and a turnover of more than £50 million. The club's governing body is the National Council, comprising 18 elected councillors, 15 appointed councillors, 7 section advisory officers, the chair of the National Youth Committee, and the honorary treasurer, a total of 42 individuals, all of whom are members.[5] The club's five operational areas are headed by staff directors who report to the director-general, who in turn works closely with the club's executive committee and national council.[5]

The club is split into 13 regions across the UK, each made up of a number of district associations (DAs). The role of the region is to support and promote communication between DAs. The club's special interest sections (including The Association of Lightweight Campers, British Caravanners Club, Canoe-Camping Club, The Walking and Cycling Section and The Folk Dance and Song Group) are also represented at regional level.[6]

Campsites

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The club operates nearly 100 club sites and over 1,100 certificated sites across the UK.

Certificated sites (CSs) are small campsites that can accommodate up to five caravans or motorhomes and up to ten tents at any one time. There are over 1,100 CSs across the UK; they are independently owned and open only to club members. The club is recognised as an "exempted organisation" by the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, which allows the club to issue certificates to landowners, giving them permission to operate a small campsite on their land without specific planning permission.

Notable presidents

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About Us - the Camping and Caravanning Club".
  2. ^ "Over 100 years of The Camping and Caravanning Club". Archived from the original on 2011-07-30. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
  3. ^ "We are Cycling UK".
  4. ^ "History of Camping". Archived from the original on 2010-03-30. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  5. ^ a b https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/members-area/your-club/annual-report/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ https://www.southernregionccc.co.uk/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
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