Governance
The Guild is a Community Interest Company (CIC), managed by an elected Committee.
Committee roles
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Chair | Represents the Guild. |
| Co-Chair | Supports the Chair and shares leadership responsibilities. |
| Secretary | Manages records, correspondence, and meeting minutes. |
| Treasurer | Manages finances and accounts. |
| Membership Secretary | Oversees applications, renewals, and member communication. |
| Proven Falconer | Ensures traditional falconry knowledge and best practice are upheld. |
| Events Officer | Oversees Guild activities, events, and gatherings. |
| Hawk Board Representative | The Guild’s link to the Hawk Board at national level. (What this means →) |
| Ordinary Committee Member | Provides general support, assisting other officers as required. |
| Social Media & IT Officer | Manages digital communication, online presence, and technology. |
Our constitution
The Guild operates under a written Constitution alongside its Articles of Association registered with Companies House as a Community Interest Company.
Download the Constitution (PDF)
Hawk Board membership
The Guild of Falconers and Raptor Keepers is proud to have representation on the Hawk Board, ensuring that the views, experiences and concerns of our members can be heard at a national level.
The Hawk Board brings together organisations from across the UK involved in falconry, hawking, bird of prey keeping, conservation and aviculture. Its purpose is to promote high standards of welfare, responsible bird keeping, education, conservation and to provide a united voice when engaging with government departments and other organisations on matters affecting birds of prey and those who keep and fly them.
As a Guild member, your opinions matter. We encourage members to raise issues, ask questions and share ideas with us. Where appropriate, these can be taken forward to the Hawk Board on your behalf, helping to ensure that the Guild actively contributes to discussions that shape the future of our sport and our birds.
Our aim is simple: to represent our members fairly, work collaboratively with other organisations, and help safeguard the future of falconry and responsible raptor keeping in the United Kingdom.
Together, by sharing knowledge, supporting one another and working through organisations such as the Hawk Board, we can help protect and promote the traditions, welfare and future of falconry for generations to