Since autumn 1998, British Naturism has started to introduce democracy in the selection of most of its executive officers, and all members of British Naturism get a vote. BN is divided into eight regions - for details of regional areas see the directory of participating clubs.

British Naturism is affiliated to the International Naturist Federation. This means that all members automatically get an INF-approved membership card, which is useful for showing to naturist holiday resorts and clubs if they need proof of identity.

This page includes the aims and objects of British naturism and a printable copy of the Constitution of the Central Council for British Naturism.

Download the Constitution as a PDF file here

The aims and objects of British Naturism

• To protect the bona fide movement, and the individuals within it.
• To provide a focal point for correspondence and a channel for enquiries to clubs and, by use of the media, to make this focal point known to the general public.
• To deal with authorities at all levels on matters affecting the movement.
• To undertake all other aspects of public relations work.
• To seek recognition at national level and to obtain a fair share of public funds.
• To provide information and assistance to clubs.
• To promote international relations and, through membership of the International Naturist Federation, to provide international membership cards to assist in foreign travel.
• To undertake research and development, for example with respect to naturist beaches.
• To produce an acceptable set of naturist standards.
• To promote affiliation with sympathetic bodies.
• To produce a house journal for the dissemination of news of the movement, together with leaflets for public information.
• To provide membership for those who wish financially to support the movement.
• To provide means of arbitration between members and (or) clubs in the case of any dispute.