WHO WE ARE
Verity is a self-help group for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The group was established in 1997 to share the truth about the condition and improve the lives of women living with PCOS. The charity is run by a dedicated board of Volunteer Trustees supported by a team of further volunteers, who all support thousands of women both in the UK and internationally.
Verity is run by women with PCOS who are not medically qualified and so cannot offer specific advice. It is always recommended that you seek professional medical advice.
Verity is run by women with PCOS who are not medically qualified and so cannot offer specific advice. It is always recommended that you seek professional medical advice.
WHAT WE DO
Verity organises events and conferences where delegates get the chance to hear from some of the worlds foremost leading PCOS experts. Verity also publishes a range of information booklets and In Touch, an email newsletter (sign up below) full of the latest information and research on the condition. Additionally, Verity provides a very active discussion board and social media community where women with PCOS can give and receive peer support.
The Verity Trustees also work hard behind the scenes to promote PCOS as a key issue within the medical, political and surrounding health communities. This involves activities such as meetings, consultation on projects and media awareness. Given the limited time and resources we are selective of schemes that we support and partake in, therefore if you are interested in supporting us as volunteer you can find out more here.
PCOS UK, the medical education arm of Verity, has been formed to improve the awareness and knowledge of PCOS and related conditions among healthcare professionals in the UK.
The Verity Trustees also work hard behind the scenes to promote PCOS as a key issue within the medical, political and surrounding health communities. This involves activities such as meetings, consultation on projects and media awareness. Given the limited time and resources we are selective of schemes that we support and partake in, therefore if you are interested in supporting us as volunteer you can find out more here.
PCOS UK, the medical education arm of Verity, has been formed to improve the awareness and knowledge of PCOS and related conditions among healthcare professionals in the UK.
OUR GOALSVerity's goal is to improve the lives of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
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OUR AIMS
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OUR RESPONSIBILITY |
Verity is a registered charity and a registered company. It is run by volunteers who form a Board of Trustees, and who are also voted in as the board of directors. As the Trustees of Verity we have full responsibility for the charity.
Our roles are to manage the charity’s affairs to maximise the benefit to women with PCOS in the short term and in the long term. We run Verity in accordance with the governing documents of Verity and our goals and aims. We have a legal responsibility in respect of meeting charity law and company law and we are required to keep the appropriate records to meet these legal requirements. Any decisions made are with the approval of the Board of Trustees who have to consider the best interest of the charity. All the Trustees meet the legal requirements of the Charities Act 2006 and Companies Act 2006. You can learn more about the individual roles and responsibilities of each of Verity's Trustees on the Trustee Roles page. |