The mission of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (formerly known as British Computer Society), is to enable the information society. They promote wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice.

They bring together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public.

Their vision is to be a world-class organisation for IT. Their 70,000 strong membership includes practitioners, businesses, academics and students in the UK and internationally.

They deliver a range of professional development tools for practitioners and employees. A leading IT qualification body, they offer a range of widely recognised qualifications.