Woodcraft Folk’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held during Annual Gathering on the Saturday 13th June 2026
The meeting will take place at Biblins Campsite, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6DX.
Representation and Voting rights
- Each registered Group is entitled to be represented by one voting delegate.
- Each registered District is entitled to be represented by one voting delegate.
- Each District Fellows region is entitled to be represented by one voting delegate.
The meeting will welcome motions and discussion topics, prioritising those from children and young people, please submit all motions in writing by 12 noon on Saturday 12th March 2026.
Registered groups and District Associations are those that have paid their 2026 registration fee by the date of the circulation of the final agenda (Saturday 30th May 2026). Delegates must be fully paid up members by the same deadline.
General Council and Standing Orders Committee elections will take place online in advance of the meeting, from XXXXX-XXXXX 2026.
Motions and amendments to motions may be submitted by: General Council, District Associations, Groups, District Fellows Althing and Committee, Regional and National Gatherings.
Motions
Motions and amendments must be submitted in writing to the General Secretary or by email to motions@woodcraft.org.uk. All motions should commence “This Annual General Meeting…” and should include action to be taken.
Motions may also be accompanied by a brief rationale which will be published in the final agenda.
XXX 2026 is a Rules Revision year, as such Standing Orders Committee and General Council intend to submit a small number of motions to amend the Articles of Association – these include the term of office for elected Trustees. XXXX
If you need help submitting or composing a motion, please contact the Standing Orders Committee (soc@woodcraft.org.uk) who are very happy to help with any question you may have.
Elections
Nominations for General Council or Standing Orders Committee must be submitted in writing to the General Secretary or by email to nominations@woodcraft.org.uk.
Nominations are invited for:
Nominations may be submitted by District Associations, Groups, and by District Fellows Althing and Committee.
Voting will take place online/in person from XXX until XXX 2026. The results will be announced on Saturday 2nd August.
Dates and Deadlines
The following timetable has been agreed by General Council:
- Motions received in writing by 12 noon 21st March 2026
- Preliminary Agenda issued by 11th April 2026
- Amendments to motions in writing by 12 noon Saturday 9th May 2026
- Nominations deadline by 12 noon Saturday 9th May 2026
- Final agenda Saturday 30th May 2026
- Election voting, proxy and delegate forms to be completed by 12 noon XXX 2026
Useful Documents
Find the Convening Notice here
Find here the meeting notes from 2025’s AGM