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General Osteopathic Council

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.

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Activities & Mission

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.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,211,595
Latest Expenditure
£3,598,580

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £3,198,646
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,339
Other Income £3,610

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,598,580
Raising Funds £0
Governance £255,723
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£3,211,595
£3,598,580£3,598,580£2,334,839£2,173,54932 / 0
2025
£2,971,497
£3,311,444£3,311,444£2,601,074£2,065,38530 / 0
2024
£2,902,861
£2,994,590£2,994,590£2,882,430£2,386,21728 / 0
2023
£2,996,818
£2,965,847£2,965,847£2,858,764£2,636,67128 / 0
2022
£2,883,984
£2,775,306£2,775,306£2,904,918£2,722,82526 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about General Osteopathic Council

What does General Osteopathic Council do?

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.

How much income did General Osteopathic Council report in 2026?

General Osteopathic Council reported total income of £3.21m and reported expenditure of £3.60m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was General Osteopathic Council registered as a charity?

General Osteopathic Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 April 2017 as charity number 1172749. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs General Osteopathic Council?

General Osteopathic Council is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanna Clift. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does General Osteopathic Council operate?

General Osteopathic Council operates across 5 areas, including Gibraltar, Isle Of Man, Northern Ireland and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is General Osteopathic Council a registered charity?

Yes — General Osteopathic Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172749.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
25 April 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5083741
Charity Number
1172749

Trustees

Joanna Clift Chair
Caroline Guy
Daniel Bailey
David Propert
Dr Patricia McClure
Harrison Barton
Katie Oswell
Professor Debra Towse
Also governs 1 other charity
Sandie Ennis
Toni Radzikhovska

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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