Whilst a combined approach with the regions should give added strength to this area of activity, it is still one requiring considerable and sustained voluntary human resources. A united body speaking with a single voice would also have an increased chance of achieving effectively 'statutory consultee' status in important areas. Control of storage and use of explosives, access to the countryside, control of digging activities within National Parks and AONB's are some examples. BCRA and NCA have extensive communications with other national caving and assocated bodies at all levels. The combining of resources can help this area in which both bodies have struggled to do justice to British Caving as a whole through their representation on the many European and International fora.
Overseas expeditions promote British excellence and enhance international relations.
There is scope here for streamlining of management and monitoring procedures and closer liaison with the Sports Councils. UK Sport's Liaison Officer has indicated that there may be a case for reviewing the current grant level within the framework of a new consolidated body. Ghar Parau Foundation is generally seen to work well and is tax-efficient. No change to the charitable status is anticipated. Membership of NCA's National Council and committees is mainly based upon nominated representatives from its constituent bodies, notably the Regional Councils.