About us

Obesity UK, originally HOOP UK, was formed in 2010 by Lesley McCormack who set up a social media platform to support the parents of children with obesity who were not getting any assistance from their local healthcare services. Volunteer online administrators – all experts by experience – were recruited and helped manage the growing number of members.

In 2013, the organisation became a registered charity. By this time, it had a total membership in excess of five thousand people, had recruited over 10 volunteer administrators and had appointed a board of trustees.

Obesity UK now trains and develops volunteers to support the work that the charity does to support people living with obesity.

Our team

Paul Gately

Interim Chief Executive Officer

A person with long blonde hair and a blue top stands in front of a wooden paneled background.

Alison Forster

Executive Administrator

How to help

Join us in making a difference—your support through volunteering or donating empowers individuals with obesity to access the care and community they deserve.

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