The nature of the British Peanut Council's activities is such that it has a very broad membership of manufacturers, packers, producers, importers and brokers, together with representatives of the shipping, warehousing and distribution trades.

The Council has a Board of Directors with the normal retirements by rotation and re-election taking place annually at the AGM. Day to day activities are looked after by the Directors via the Secretariat. There is call upon qualified personnel for advice on technical matters. The Council's financial year commences 1st November, and the AGM and Lunch is held in London on a suitable day in late spring or early summer. Members receive an Annual BPC Handbook which contains the contact information on the current membership as well as Newsletters, reporting on trade, industry and regulatory activities.