About
Established in 2011, BOS is a leading charity within the obesity sector. We are a collective group of individuals that share the same vision looking to improve the lives of everyone affected by obesity and overweight in Great Britain.
2022 see’s the beginning of a new strategic vision for the charity with the exciting appointment of AfN Nutritionist and Nutrition Lecturer Louise Payne, who arrives at the charity as Co-Chairperson, with Paul Evans (previously Vice Chairperson). The board, headed up by charity President Jane de Ville-Almond, has written their new 2025 strategic vision ‘to create a healthier environment and change the narrative around obesity’ with a number of exciting campaigns planned for the months ahead.
Mission
To create a healthier environment and evolve the narrative around obesity by...
Supporting Individuals
Reduce the impact of obesity for individuals
Improve access to the right healthcare and services for individuals living with obesity
Empower individuals affected by obesity
Demonstrate empathy and respect
Preventing Obesity
To advocate for and deliver prevention strategies
Strive for an environment where the healthy choice is the easy choice
Educating the Public
To increase awareness that obesity is a serious chronic medical condition
Put an end to the stigma associated with obesity
Working Collaboratively
Work with partners and other professionals from different sectors that share our vision