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Factors for Concern about BBKA

Originally titled 'Temporary page' this text was intended as a stop gap, while various avenues were explored that may have brought about the resolution of the various personal concerns, that I share with a number of other individuals who are also trustees of various beekeeping charities.

Such a page was necessary as I wished to discuss some of the detailed information with my fellow trustees before publication and some other information needed to be clarified with the Charities Commission and the BBKA themselves.

I regret to report that none of my personal concerns have been dispelled by the lengthy investigation and discussions that have ensued during 2003 and 2004. As a result this page becomes a marshaling point for links to various factors that I consider are cause for concern.

Factors for Concern...

Running of the association in transparent and honest fashion,

Principles upheld,

"British" Beekeepers Association,

Association of beekeeping associations,

Registered charity,

Many individuals,

Mavarik elements,

Personal agendas

To view BBKA Data Registration Details:-
First highlight this number Z7177207 then right click on it and select 'Copy'
Next click on the DPA Link and Maximise the window
Right click within the area of the 'Registration Number' search box at the bottom of the list of rectangles
Select 'Paste' and click the search button
Finally click on the words 'BRITISH BEE KEEPERS ASSOCIATION' on the page that is brought up
I am sorry that this is such a convoluted process.

I Personally have a number of concerns about the BBKA and the way that it is run. I am also a trustee of the L&RBKA and have responsibilities and commitments to that association which also has misgivings about some aspects of BBKA policy. Some of these are in line with my own opinion and some of them are not.

However I seek to reassure everyone that the views that will be ultimately displayed in place of this temporary notice are my own. I do not act as a spokesperson for L&RBKA even on those items which are also of similar thought to my own. I consider that I am capable of distinguishing between what is right for L&RBKA as a beekeeping association and my own standpoint on those issues that do coincide.

These checks are to ensure that what I intend to publish is absolutely factual, totally truthful and not in any way slanderous.

The problems that I see fall into several broad categories...

Data Registration Details and the uses to which the data may be put, both now and under the auspices of future BBKA trustees.

The privacy of the data held and the flagging of data that may be held, but the transmission of which has been prohibited by the data provider or the data subject.

The awareness of delegates and officers of member associations of the provisions of the Data Protection Act and how that act affects the way they handle data, whether that be by computer or paper.

The charitable status of the BBKA and the percentage of it's income that it spends on charitable purposes, including the raising of that income by capitation.

These are not the concerns themselves, merely the headings under which they can be grouped. If you have any concerns of a similar nature, perhaps you will contact me by email. If anyone has any other concerns that do not fall within the groupings above I will add such categories as are necessary.

					Originated... 11 February 2003, Revised... 14 February 2003, New Domain... 14 June 2004, Upgraded, but Unfinished... 12 August 2004,

Factors for Concern about BBKA

Originated... 11 February 2003, Revised... 14 February 2003, New Domain... 14 June 2004, Upgraded, but Unfinished... 12 August 2004,