# Scoliosis Support and Research

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1181463
- **Other names:** S A U K, SAUK, SCOLIOSIS ASSOCIATION (UK), SCOLIOSIS ASSOCIATION UK, SCOLIOSIS UK, Scoliosis Support and Research
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Jan. 7, 2019
- **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=1181463


## Contact

- **Address:** Scoliosis Support and Research, Ground Floor, 329 Latimer Road, London
- **Phone:** 020 8964 5343
- **Email:** info@ssr.org.uk
- **Website:** www.ssr.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF PERSONS WITH THE SPINAL CONDITION KNOWN AS SCOLIOSIS AND OTHER SPINAL CONDITIONS, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(I) PROVIDING ADVICE, SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY SCOLIOSIS AND OTHER SPINAL CONDITIONS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS;(II) RAISING AWARENESS OF SCOLIOSIS AND OTHER SPINAL CONDITIONS AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC;(III) MAKING AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS THE EXPERIENCE OF OTHERS WITH SCOLIOSIS AND OTHER SPINAL CONDITIONS;(IV) RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE PREVALENCE AND EFFECTS OF SCOLIOSIS AND OTHER SPINAL CONDITIONS;(V) PROMOTING RESEARCH INTO SCOLIOSIS AND OTHER SPINAL CONDITIONS AND MORE PARTICULARLY INTO THEIR CAUSES AND INTO THE CHEST AND HEART CONSEQUENCES THEREOF;(VI) HOLDING THE INTERNATIONAL PHILIP ZORAB SYMPOSIUM, A UNIQUE INTERNATIONAL SCOLIOSIS MEETING, AT A FREQUENCY TO BE DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES AND THE ZORAB COMMITTEE CHAIR.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF SAUK FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005.

**Activities:** Scoliosis Association UK and British Scoliosis Research Foundation merged on 1st January 2023 and relaunched as Scoliosis Support and Research on 1st January 2024.We provide support and information to people  affected by scoliosis and their families and raise awareness.   We fund top quality research into scoliosis and hold an international symposium bringing together world renowned experts.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities



## Geography

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Mohamed Hamza Hilali Idroos Noordeen |  | Jan. 1, 2023 |
| Helen Jane Gale |  | Dec. 20, 2024 |
| Jit Hung Julian John Leong |  | Jan. 1, 2023 |
| Rebecca Weil |  | Jan. 1, 2023 |




