Faculty of Homeopathy

What Faculty of Homeopathy does

The Faculty of Homeopathy, founded in 1844 as the British Homoeopathic Society and incorporated by a UK Act of Parliament in 1950, is a not-for-profit membership and education body headquartered in London. It serves statutorily regulated healthcare and veterinary practitioners who integrate homeopathy into their practice, including doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, midwives, osteopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and veterinarians. Following a 2023 constitutional change, the Faculty has expanded its remit to also welcome non-medical homeopaths, students, and healthcare researchers, with members in 52 countries across six continents.

Its core products and services comprise a tiered qualification framework (LFHom, DFHom, MFHom, FFHom) delivered through a network of accredited training providers in the UK, India, Russia, Japan, and Italy; a Continuing Professional Development library; a GMC-designated appraisal and revalidation service for UK doctors; the MEDLINE-listed Homeopathy journal (impact factor 1.2) published via Thieme; the Simile quarterly magazine; a biennial international congress; and the Peter Fisher Homeopathy Development Fund. Technology is limited to standard digital platforms for membership management, online learning, event streaming, and publication distribution, with no proprietary AI or data systems disclosed.

Revenue is generated through multiple recurring and transactional streams: annual membership subscriptions at multiple tier levels, training and examination fees, CPD and event/webinar fees, GMC appraisal and revalidation fees, Homeopathy journal and Simile subscriptions, an external quality assurance scheme for training providers, and donations and sponsorships. The organisation operates with 1-10 employees and is governed by a Council under Royal Patronage held by His Majesty King Charles III.

Name

Faculty of Homeopathy

Legal name

The Faculty of Homeopathy

Website

https://facultyofhomeopathy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1844

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Faculty of Homeopathy is a UK not-for-profit membership and education body, founded 1844, serving statutorily regulated healthcare and veterinary practitioners who integrate homeopathy. It delivers qualifications (LFHom-MFHom-FFHom), the MEDLINE-listed Homeopathy journal, CPD, GMC revalidation, and a biennial congress.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Healthcare Membership and Qualifications

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Sciences & Nursing (EDAGABAF)

Keywords

• Homeopathic practitioner membership
• Integrative medicine qualifications
• Continuing professional development
• GMC appraisal revalidation services
• Homeopathy education research

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees from practitioners at various levels (Affiliate, Associate, Licentiate, Diplomate, Member, Advanced Clinical Specialist, Fellow). Separate from practitioner membership, there are also associate and corporate affiliate memberships for non-medical homeopaths and professional organizations.
2. Training and Examinations: Revenue from Faculty-accredited training courses, examinations, and qualification fees for healthcare practitioners seeking homeopathy credentials.
3. CPD Events and Webinars: Continuing professional development events, webinars, and workshops that qualify for CPD credits, with member discounts available.
4. GMC Appraisal and Revalidation Services: Annual appraisal and revalidation services for UK doctors who do not work for NHS employers, with fees separate from Faculty membership.
5. Journal Subscriptions: Subscriptions to the Homeopathy journal (MEDLINE-listed) and Simile magazine, available as membership benefit or standalone subscription. Personal subscribers receive 20% off first year.
6. Congress and Events: Registration fees for biennial congresses and other events, with 20%-100% member discounts. 100th Congress available on Vimeo for £99 for non-members.
7. External Quality Assurance: External quality assurance scheme for training providers, generating licensing/accreditation fees.
8. Donations and Sponsorships: Voluntary donations, charitable grants, and event sponsorships. Peter Fisher Homeopathy Development Fund accepts donations for research and education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Faculty of Homeopathy is a not-for-profit membership and education organisation that provides tiered practitioner qualifications (AFHom, LFHom, DFHom, MFHom, MFHom(ACS), FFHom) for statutorily regulated healthcare professionals who integrate homeopathy into their practice. It delivers these qualifications through an accredited training provider network, publishes the only MEDLINE-listed Homeopathy journal and Simile magazine, hosts a biennial international congress, operates a GMC-designated appraisal and revalidation service for UK doctors, and provides a CPD library to its members across 52 countries.

Product overview

The Faculty of Homeopathy operates as a global membership organization, education provider, and research body for integrative healthcare practitioners who integrate homeopathy within their practice. Its core offerings include two publications—the Homeopathy journal (established 1911, the only MEDLINE-listed journal dedicated to homeopathy) and Simile magazine (a quarterly members magazine)—along with professional qualification courses (LFHom, DFHom, MFHom, FFHom) delivered through accredited training providers worldwide. The organization hosts biennial Congress events (the 101st Congress scheduled for November 2026), maintains a CPD Library with webinars and educational resources, provides a GMC Appraisal and Revalidation service for UK doctors, operates a public directory of qualified members, produces chatcast/podcast content, and manages the Peter Fisher Homeopathy Development Fund for research support. Membership benefits also include access to the Homeopathy journal archives and Simile archives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Homeopathy: The only MEDLINE listed journal in the world dedicated to Homeopathy, published by the Faculty of Homeopathy since 1911. An international peer-reviewed journal for conventional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine practitioners.
• Simile

Products and services

• Homeopathy Journal The official peer-reviewed journal of the Faculty of Homeopathy, established in 1911, and the only MEDLINE-listed journal in the world dedicated to homeopathy. It publishes original research articles, reviews, and case reports for a multi-disciplinary audience, with digital access included in membership and optional print subscription available.
• Simile Magazine Quarterly members magazine of the Faculty of Homeopathy featuring high-quality homeopathic articles, case studies, themed issues, and global homeopathic news. Included as a benefit of practitioner membership or available as a non-member subscription.
• Faculty of Homeopathy Congress Biennial international congress of the Faculty of Homeopathy featuring distinguished speakers, clinicians, and researchers. The 101st Congress takes place 19-22 November 2026 at Warwick Conferences, University of Warwick, with online and in-person attendance options.
• Faculty of Homeopathy Qualification Courses Professional qualification courses for statutorily regulated healthcare and veterinary practitioners leading to LFHom, DFHom, MFHom, and FFHom designations. Delivered through Faculty-accredited training providers in the UK, India, Italy, Japan, and Russia.
• Public Directory of Faculty Members Searchable public directory allowing patients to find qualified Faculty of Homeopathy members offering consultations and personalised treatment plans, searchable by location and membership category.
• CPD Library and Learning Resources Continuing professional development library offering webinars, recorded lectures, and educational content for members, including access to congress presentations, Richard Hughes Memorial Lectures, and featured learning content.
• GMC Appraisal and Revalidation Service Official General Medical Council (GMC) Designated Body service offering annual appraisal and revalidation recommendations to UK-registered doctors who are Faculty of Homeopathy members since 2013.
• Chatcasts and Podcasts (The Medical Protocols) Series of interviews with leading homeopaths and experts, including Dr Brian Kaplan, Gill Graham, Dana Ullman, and others, covering topics such as homeopathy, whole body approaches, and orthodox medicine.
• Peter Fisher Homeopathy Development Fund Memorial fund established to support homeopathic research, education, and international collaboration in memory of Dr Peter Fisher, who was Physician to Her Late Majesty The Queen and President of the Faculty of Homeopathy.

Quantifiable outcome

• The EPI3 study in France showed patients treated by homeopathic physicians used approximately half the amount of NSAIDs compared to conventionally-treated patients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and secondary.

• American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Faculty of Homeopathy and American Institute of Homeopathy signed agreement to collaborate on joint research projects, sharing best practices, networking, and educational events. Renewed for a further 3 years in July 2023. AIH is the oldest medical organization in the United States, founded in 1844.
• Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis (LMHI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty of Homeopathy was a founding member of LMHI. After membership lapse for eight years, Faculty rejoined LMHI in 2025. LMHI is the world's premier international homeopathic medical organization.
• European Committee for Homeopathy (ECH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty has corporate membership of ECH, which represents doctors specializing in homeopathy in 40 associations across 25 European countries. Faculty rejoined ECH in 2025 after eight-year lapse.
• Homeopathy UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK's leading charity for promotion of homeopathy. Homeopathy UK runs free and low-cost clinics around the UK, educates public through Health and Homeopathy magazine, blog, conditions directory, and offers Find A Homeopath tool.
• Centre for Integrative Medical Training (CIMT)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based Faculty-accredited teaching centre offering international online homeopathy courses for health practitioners. Automatically eligible for Faculty Associate membership upon completion.
• National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based Faculty-accredited teaching centre offering training to statutorily regulated healthcare practitioners. Also provides mistletoe therapy training.
• Hyderabad School of Homeopathy and ICRprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered organization providing Post-graduate Homeopathy Diploma courses for Medical Doctors in India. Important route into Faculty membership for its students.
• General Medical Council (GMC) UK Designated BodycoreOthersFaculty is an official GMC Designated Body, enabling it to offer professional appraisal and revalidation services to UK registered doctors since 2013.
• International Academy of Classical Homeopathy (IACH)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Academy of Classical Homeopathy awarded Faculty of Homeopathy certificate of Quality Assurance for its 2-year Diploma program.
• 4Homeopathy (4H)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFaculty is founding member of 4Homeopathy, a collaboration of 10 UK organizations working together to increase public awareness and demand for homeopathy, and train spokespeople to respond to media requests.
• Integrated Medicine Alliance (IMA) of the College of MedicinesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFaculty is member of Integrated Medicine Alliance. Members work together to encourage and optimise best use of complementary therapies alongside conventional healthcare.
• Integrated Healthcare Collaborate (IHC)secondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerFaculty is member of UK Parliamentary Integrated Healthcare Collaborate, helping raise awareness of scope and benefits of homeopathy.
• Japan Institute of Homeopathy (JIH) and Japanese Physicians Society For Homeopathy (JPSH)primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaculty-accredited training providers in Japan. Two organizations form important strategic alliance for homeopathic education in Asia.
• Scuola di Medicina Omeopatica di Genova DulcamarasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool of Homeopathy Genoa is Faculty-accredited training centre representing synthesis of experiences of Schools of Classical Homeopathy in Italy.
• International Centre for Classical Homeopathy (Russia)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaculty representative and Homeopathic Medicine Publishing House in Russia. Also known as The International Center for The Training of Classical Homeopathy.
• Vithoulkas Compass (VC)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationProvides comprehensive online toolbox supporting homeopathic practice with scientific methods, large scale clinical evidence, and state-of-the-art technology.
• Research Council for Complimentary Medicine (RCCM)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaculty is associated with the Research Council for Complimentary Medicine, supporting research initiatives in integrative medicine.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Institute of Homeopathy (AIH): The oldest US medical homeopathy organization, founded 1844; signed a 3-year collaboration with the Faculty in 2023 covering joint research, best-practice sharing, networking, and educational events. Operates a near-identical model of practitioner membership, qualifications, and Congress-style events for US-regulated clinicians.
• Liga Medicorum Homoeopathica Internationalis (LMHI): World international homeopathic medical organization; Faculty was a founding member and rejoined in 2025 after an 8-year lapse. Comparable as a global membership body for physician homeopaths with congresses, working groups, and publication activity.
• European Committee for Homeopathy (ECH): Umbrella body representing doctors specialising in homeopathy across 40 associations in 25 European countries; Faculty has corporate membership and rejoined in 2025. Directly comparable membership/education/representation model at a pan-European level.
• British Homeopathic Association: UK counterpart focused on promoting homeopathy to the public; runs the British Homeopathic Library and supports the Faculty historically. Most directly comparable as a UK homeopathy membership/advocacy body.
• Homeopathy UK (formerly Homeopathy: Medicine for the 21st Century): UK's leading homeopathy charity and Faculty partner; runs free and low-cost clinics, publishes Health and Homeopathy magazine, and operates a Find A Homeopath tool. Comparable member/patient funnel and public-facing education model.
• National Center for Homeopathy (NCH, USA): US-based homeopathy membership and education organization offering practitioner credentialing, annual conference (Joint American Homeopathy Conference), and continuing education directly analogous to the Faculty's CPD library and biennial congress.
• Council for Homeopathic Certification (CHC, USA): US-based certifying body for professional homeopaths with a public practitioner register and credentialed tiers; analogous model to Faculty's MFHom/FFHom designations plus member directory.
• Australian Homeopathic Association: National peak body for Australian homeopaths with practitioner accreditation, public register, continuing education, and annual conference serving statutory-regulated and non-regulated practitioners.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Society of Medicine: UK-wide multi-disciplinary medical professional society with membership tiers, CPD-accredited educational program, prestigious publishing (JRSM), and flagship events. Comparable as a broader incumbent running the same membership + education + journal + events play at far larger scale.
• Royal College of Nursing: UK professional body for nurses (one of the regulators the Faculty engages), with tiered membership, accredited CPD library, specialist publications, and revalidation support for nurses. Comparable structural model: regulated-practitioner membership + continuing education + journal.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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