# GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCIL

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1172749
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** April 25, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1172749


## Contact

- **Address:** THE GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCIL, OSTEOPATHY HOUSE, 176 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SE1 3LU
- **Phone:** 02073576655
- **Email:** contactus@osteopathy.org.uk
- **Website:** www.osteopathy.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCILÆS (GOSC) STATUTORY FUNCTION IS TO DEVELOP AND REGULATE THE PROFESSION OF OSTEOPATHY (SEE SECTION 1(2) OSTEOPATHS ACT 1993 (AS AMENDED)).AS SET OUT IN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (QUALITY AND SAFETY) ACT 2015 THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC I.E. ÆTHE OVER-ARCHING OBJECTIVE OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL IN EXERCISING ITS FUNCTIONS IS THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLICÆ (SECTION 3(A)).UNDER SECTION 3(B) OF THE SOCIAL CARE (QUALITY AND SAFETY) ACT 2015 ACT, THE PURSUIT BY THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF ITS OVER-ARCHING OBJECTIVE INVOLVES THE PURSUIT OF THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVESÙ(A) TO PROTECT, PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF THE PUBLIC;(B) TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE PROFESSION OF OSTEOPATHY; AND(C) TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN PROPER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS OF THAT PROFESSION.

**Activities:** The General Osteopathic Council  regulates the osteopathy profession in the UK . It does so by:assuring the quality of osteopathic education and training; registering qualified professionals and ensuring their continuing fitness to practise; setting and promoting high standards of  practice and conduct; and helping patients with complaints or concerns about osteopaths.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Gibraltar
- Isle Of Man
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £2993458 | £3311444 | £2601074 | 30 |
| March 31, 2024 | £2902861 | £2994590 | £2882430 | 28 |
| March 31, 2023 | £2996818 | £2965847 | £2858764 | 28 |
| March 31, 2022 | £2883984 | £2775306 | £2904918 | 26 |
| March 31, 2021 | £2920145 | £2846006 | £2792913 | 27 |



## Trustees

- **Joanna Clift** (Chair) — appointed April 1, 2024
- Caroline Guy — appointed April 1, 2020
- Daniel Bailey — appointed April 1, 2020
- David Propert — appointed April 1, 2025
- Dr Patricia McClure — appointed July 1, 2022
- Harrison Barton — appointed April 1, 2024
- Katie Oswell — appointed Feb. 1, 2026
- Professor Debra Towse — appointed April 1, 2025
- Sandie Ennis — appointed April 1, 2024