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.
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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 95% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,971,497 | £3,311,444 | £3,311,444 | £2,601,074 | £2,065,385 | 30 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,902,861 | £2,994,590 | £2,994,590 | £2,882,430 | £2,386,217 | 28 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,996,818 | £2,965,847 | £2,965,847 | £2,858,764 | £2,636,671 | 28 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,883,984 | £2,775,306 | £2,775,306 | £2,904,918 | £2,722,825 | 26 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,920,145 | £2,846,006 | £2,846,006 | £2,792,913 | £2,510,820 | 27 / 0 |
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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 2025?
General Osteopathic Council reported total income of £2.97m and reported expenditure of £3.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is General Osteopathic Council?
General Osteopathic Council has a program ratio of 110.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 9 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
OSTEOPATHY HOUSE
176 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD
LONDON
SE1 3LU
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