For over seventy years, the Osteopathic Foundation (formerly the Osteopathic Education Foundation) has been supporting osteopathic education, research, and development through our grant-giving programmes. Since 2000, we have distributed over £1 million of support to advance osteopathic practice in its contribution to patient care.
We are seeking a new non-executive to join our committee to aid this important work.
You should have broad experience and a practical attitude with a proven track record, ideally in the charitable sector, with experience in one or more of the following: fund & financial management, familiarity with higher education & research, reviewing grant applications, and/or fundraising.
Osteopathic or medical experience is not a prerequisite for this role, but an interest in health and patient care is welcome.
The Committee meets quarterly online/in person to approve grants, monitor investment performance, and report on activities. Please see the attached role specification for full details of the responsibilities.
If you are interested in this opportunity to shape the development of UK Osteopathy, please submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how you meet the role specifications by close of business on Friday 14th March. Interviews will take place in late March.
About the Foundation
The Osteopathic Foundation (oF) has a proud history of supporting the development of osteopathy spanning over 40 years. Initially established as the Osteopathic Education Foundation to support students in financial need, it is today under the trusteeship of the Institute of Osteopathy (iO), during which time its impact has extended significantly to support the advancement of the osteopathic profession in its contribution to patient care.
The iO, as the lead body in the profession, has a clear and mandated mission to improve patient care by supporting and developing the education and practice of osteopathy and universal access to osteopathic care. The purpose of the Foundation complements this mission by making a positive impact in building and supporting the work of stakeholders in the profession and funding high-impact programmes in education, research, and development.
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