British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

What British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society does

The British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (BOFAS) is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number 326114; Company Registration Number 01610491) and professional membership society for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Bristol with 18 employees. It serves over 500 members comprising consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, surgical trainees, fellows, and allied health professionals such as podiatrists and physiotherapists, primarily working within the NHS and increasingly internationally through affiliated courses.

BOFAS operates a two-portal digital platform (Patient Portal and Clinician Portal) on www.bofas.org.uk, supplemented by a dedicated conference mobile application. Its core products are the BOFAS Hyperbook (a free evidence-based surgical education resource), the BOFAS Registry (a national clinical outcomes registry for foot and ankle surgery with NJR integration), an extensive structured education programme covering principles courses (UK and international), arthroscopy, trauma, diabetic foot, minimally invasive surgery, and new consultants training, plus webinar series (Lectures of Distinction, Journal Club, Master Techniques, PROFAS), and the flagship Annual Scientific Meeting, in 2026 held in Wales under the theme 'Wisdom in Practice'. Research activity includes BOFAS-supported studies (UK-FATE, UK-FALCON, FACT Network, PRINTAR), research grants, and a Priority Setting Partnership with the James Lind Alliance.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions from 500+ members, paid registration for the Annual Scientific Meeting, fees for educational courses (e.g., the BOFAS Principles Course at £325), and exhibition/sponsorship packages at the annual congress. The society runs on an annual budget of over £500,000 and is governed by an elected Council led by President Hiro Tanaka (elected January 2025), with strategic partnerships spanning the British Orthopaedic Association, British Journal of Bone & Joint, European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS), Royal College of Podiatry, National Joint Registry, and British European Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Academy.

Name

British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

Legal name

British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society

Website

https://bofas.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BOFAS is a UK-registered charity and professional society, founded 1975, serving over 500 orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons and allied health professionals through education (Hyperbook, courses, webinars), the BOFAS clinical outcomes Registry, research grants, and its annual scientific meeting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions from over 500 members including orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The society has an annual budget of over half a million pounds.
2. Conference Registration: Registration fees for the Annual Scientific Meeting with varying rates for full members, associate/affiliate members, trainees, AHPs, non-members, and exhibitors. BOFAS 2026 registration is now open.
3. Educational Course Fees: Fees for educational courses including the BOFAS Principles Course (£325), arthroscopy courses, trauma courses, diabetic foot courses, and other specialist training programmes.
4. Exhibition and Sponsorship: Exhibition opportunities at annual congresses and affiliated events. Complimentary passes available with stand packages.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

BOFAS is a UK registered charity and professional membership society serving over 500 orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons and allied health professionals. Its core offering centres on annual membership subscriptions, the BOFAS Annual Scientific Meeting, an extensive portfolio of specialist surgical education courses (Principles, Arthroscopy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Trauma, Diabetic Foot), the BOFAS Hyperbook educational resource, the BOFAS clinical outcomes Registry, fellowship programmes, and webinars.

Product overview

BOFAS is a professional society for British orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons with over 500 members. Its product portfolio is structured around a web-based membership platform comprising two portal tiers (Patient Portal and Clinician Portal) supported by a dedicated conference application. The core member-facing offerings include the BOFAS Hyperbook (evidence-based surgical education resource), the BOFAS Registry (national patient outcomes registry), the annual scientific meeting, and an extensive education programme of courses and fellowships covering UK and international principles courses, diabetic foot, arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, trauma, and new consultants training. BOFAS also operates webinar series (Lectures of Distinction, Journal Club, Master Techniques, PROFAS), a research programme including James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership, and conference management through CVENT. The society is organised around five key committees (Council, Clinical Practice, Education, Scientific, and Media & Communications) and offers EDI and mentorship programmes.

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Products and services

• BOFAS Annual Scientific Meeting The society's flagship annual congress bringing together orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons, trainees, and allied health professionals for scientific presentations, workshops, exhibition, abstract submissions, and networking.
• BOFAS Principles Course (UK) A two-day course aimed at UK Higher Surgical Trainees in Trauma and Orthopaedics (ST3 onwards) teaching the core of foot and ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment, covering clinical examination cases and day-to-day clinic scenarios. Priced at £325 per attendee.
• BOFAS Principles Course (International) International version of the BOFAS Principles Course offered to trainees outside the UK.
• BOFAS Diabetic Foot Principles Course A specialist course focused on the management of diabetic foot conditions, part of BOFAS's strategy to prioritise education in diabetic foot problems.
• BOFAS Arthroscopy Courses Courses teaching arthroscopic techniques in foot and ankle surgery for trainees and consultants.
• BOFAS Minimally Invasive Surgery Course Courses focused on minimally invasive surgical techniques for foot and ankle conditions.
• BOFAS Trauma Course Educational course covering trauma management in foot and ankle surgery.
• New Consultants Course A course designed to support newly appointed consultants transitioning into practice.
• Advanced Fellows Forum An advanced educational forum for fellows in foot and ankle surgery.
• AHP Course Courses aimed at Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) working in foot and ankle care.
• BOFAS Global An international educational initiative under BOFAS's education strategy, focused on expanding educational reach overseas and building global partnerships in foot and ankle surgery education.
• BOFAS Hyperbook A free, evidence-based resource for education in foot and ankle surgery accessible to members and clinicians, serving as the society's core content library for sub-specialty learning.
• BOFAS Registry A national clinical outcomes registry for collecting patient outcome measures in foot and ankle surgery, enabling surgeons to record surgical outcomes, compare results, contribute to NJR-liaised quality improvement, and publish data.
• BOFAS Webinars (Lectures of Distinction, Journal Club, Master Techniques, BOFAS-AFAP) A suite of webinar series including BOFAS-AFAP Lecture Series, BOFAS Journal Club, Lectures of Distinction, Master Techniques in Foot & Ankle Surgery, and PROFAS Webinars, providing ongoing professional development for members.
• Round Table Consensus Booklets Educational consensus documents produced by BOFAS covering clinical topics and best practice guidance for foot and ankle surgery.
• Foot & Ankle Training Fellowships UK UK-based training fellowship opportunities for orthopaedic surgeons specialising in foot and ankle surgery.
• Travelling Fellowships Grants Grants and funding to support travelling fellowships for BOFAS members to gain international experience.
• BOFAS Malawi Mini-Fellowship A mini-fellowship programme in Malawi for BOFAS members.
• EFAS Fellowships European Foot & Ankle Society fellowships accessible to BOFAS members via EFAS affiliation.
• PROFAS Webinar Series 2026 New joint initiative from BOFAS, BOA and BJJ (T&O Education Partnership) — Practice-Ready Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Webinar Series 2026, aimed at Fellows and new consultants with emphasis on real-world clinical decision-making via case-based discussions.
• BOFAS Conference App A dedicated mobile application for BOFAS conferences, available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, enabling attendees to view programmes, receive notifications, participate in live Q&A and polls, connect with peers, view posters, and access event materials digitally.

Quantifiable outcome

• BOFAS has grown to over 500 members in 50 years with an annual budget exceeding £500,000
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, significant, international and supporting.

• James Lind AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 July 2021BOFAS and the James Lind Alliance established a Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) to determine research priorities for patients with foot and ankle problems. The partnership involves patients, carers, charities, healthcare professionals and researchers working together to identify what is important in foot and ankle research.
• European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFAS is the European umbrella organization for national foot and ankle societies. BOFAS members benefit from EFAS affiliations including fellowship opportunities, international congresses (EFAS 2026 in Augsburg), and cross-border educational initiatives.
• Royal College of PodiatrymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding between the Royal College of Podiatry and BOFAS. A landmark document outlining similarities and differences between the two professional groups, pertinent to all surgeons and patients.
• British European Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Academy (BEOFAA)significantGTM or Marketing PartnerBEOFAA offers online fellowship courses covering broad topics in foot and ankle care. BOFAS collaborates to sponsor the best BEOFAA fellow to attend the BOFAS Annual Congress (Brighton 2025). Founded by Maneesh Bhatia (UK) and Manuel Monteagudo (Spain).
• British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOA is the professional association for orthopaedic surgeons in the UK. BOFAS collaborates on abstract submissions for BOA Annual Congress, joint webinar initiatives (PROFAS with BJJ), and professional standards.
• Australian Orthopaedic F&A Society (AuOFAS)internationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeeking expressions of interest from BOFAS members for the AuOFAS 2026 annual meeting in Singapore. International collaboration for educational exchange and networking.
• British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOTA representative Meg Baker sits on BOFAS Education Committee to represent trainee perspectives and foster collaboration between trainees and the specialist society.
• British Journal of Bone & Joint (BJJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerT&O Education Partnership involving BOFAS, BOA, and BJJ. Produces joint initiatives including PROFAS (Practice-Ready Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery) webinar series.
• National Joint Registry (NJR)coreTechnology or IntegrationBOFAS Registry collaborates with the NJR for data collection, information governance, and publication of foot and ankle surgical outcomes. Includes ODEP/NJR working group.
• OrthoOraclesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner mentioned in BEOFAA context for enhancing learning opportunities for fellows through additional educational resources and support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• European Foot & Ankle Society (EFAS): Pan-European umbrella society for national foot and ankle societies. BOFAS is an affiliated member organization; EFAS runs an annual congress (~1,000 attendees from 50 countries) and fellowship programmes with overlapping scope.
• American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS): US counterpart professional society for orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeons. Directly comparable in mission (education, research, advocacy) and structure (annual meeting, courses, member registry), but operates in the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• EFORT (European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology): Pan-European orthopaedic umbrella organization. Overlaps with BOFAS's broader international affiliation goals; runs large annual congress and provides awards (e.g., Jaurès Duparc Prize won by BOFAS-affiliated surgeons).
• British Orthopaedic Association (BOA): UK umbrella professional association for all orthopaedic surgeons. BOFAS collaborates with BOA on joint webinars (PROFAS) and congress abstracts, but BOA offers a much broader portfolio and competing event platform.
• Royal College of Surgeons of England: UK professional body for surgeons, including orthopaedic surgeons. Operates fellowship examinations (FRCS) and continuing professional development frameworks that intersect with BOFAS training pathways.

Emerging players

• British European Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Academy (BEOFAA): Online fellowship academy founded by Maneesh Bhatia (UK) and Manuel Monteagudo (Spain). Offers digital foot and ankle courses; collaborates with BOFAS to sponsor fellows to the annual congress.
• Royal College of Podiatry: UK professional body for podiatrists. Has a formal MoU with BOFAS covering shared foot and ankle care territory; serves an adjacent but distinct practitioner group (podiatry vs orthopaedic surgery).

Others

• British Orthopaedic Trainees Association (BOTA): UK trainee representative body for orthopaedic surgery. BOTA holds a seat on BOFAS Education Committee; functions as a feeder/adjacent organization rather than direct competitor.
• National Joint Registry (NJR): UK national registry for joint replacement and orthopaedic procedures. BOFAS Registry is integrated with NJR for data governance and outcomes publication; operates as a data infrastructure partner rather than a competitor.

Regional players

• Australian Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AuOFAS): Australian/New Zealand foot and ankle surgeon society affiliated with BOFAS. Similar specialist focus but serves a different geography; collaborates on international educational exchange.

Market position

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Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BOFASUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/british-orthopaedic-foot-&-ankle-society
• Instagraminstagram.com/bofas_uk

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