# GENERAL OSTEOPATHIC COUNCIL

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1172749


## Contact

- **Address:** General Osteopathic Council, Unit A, Arc House, 82 Tanner Street, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SE1 3GN
- **Phone:** 020 7357 6655
- **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



## Geography

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





## Trustees

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




