BASES is delighted to formally announce that we have been granted the Charter of Incorporation by His Majesty King Charles III.

The Royal Charter was granted in recognition of BASES’ quality and status as the pre-eminent body for the discipline of sport and exercise science in the UK. Having celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2023, this Charter reflects the role of BASES, supporting, developing and guiding the profession into the future.

The issue of a Royal Charter is also significant for the discipline of sport and exercise science, recognising it as a distinct, important and of significant public value. BASES’ role at the forefront of the discipline, working across academia and professional practice, gives strength to our professional voice and leadership nationally and internationally and offers great opportunity and pride for our current members and those who will join the profession in future.

As part of the process of reincorporation, as approved by the membership at the 2023 AGM, the Board has agreed that the name of the organisation will change to The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) to reflect the new status of the organisation. The timeline and next steps for the change will be published in due course.

BASES’ Chief Executive Officer, Ian Wilson, said:

“I am delighted we have been able to achieve this on behalf of our members, and to strengthen the Association and the discipline for the future. Gaining the Royal Charter will increase leadership and development across our profession and will provide a solid foundation for the development of sport and exercise science as a discipline and greater professional opportunity for academics and practitioners working in all areas of sport and exercise sciences in the UK.”

BASES’ Chair, Prof Zoe Knowles, FBASES, said:

“I am extremely proud that BASES has received this level of recognition. I want to pay special tribute to all those who have given their time and effort over the past 30 years to develop BASES into the organisation it is today, without whose vision and persistence this could not have been achieved.

In an Olympic year when sport is at the forefront of everyone’s mind along with the importance the role of exercise and physical activity across the life course, it feels fitting that the contribution of sport and exercise science to our national life is being recognised in this way. I’m excited for the future, and I look forward to celebrating with our members and partners and working with them to continue to drive development of our Association and our profession.

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