How we were formed
Before the advent of the NHS in Britain in 1947, the health system was part-voluntary and part-state funded
Bupa is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, meaning it has no shareholders.
Without shareholders seeking dividends, profits can be re-invested back into the organisation to provide more and better healthcare.
Bupa is not a provident or a mutual or a charity. The term 'provident' is linked to Bupa because it relates to the amalgamation of 17 provident associations or 'clubs' when Bupa was founded in 1947.
Bupa exists for the benefit of its customers, both present and future.
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Our corporate governance
Bupa is managed in line with the corporate governance safeguards and commercial principles that would be expected to be found in a listed company
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Our board
Our board of directors is accountable for our strategy, activities and performance
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Board committees
There are a number of committees that report into Bupa's board to ensure we comply with corporate governance principles
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Our leadership team
The leadership team is responsible for the running of Bupa's businesses around the world
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Association members
The oversight normally provided by shareholders is exercised by a body of around 100 distinguished Association Members
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Annual General Meeting
Bupa holds an Annual General Meeting each year. The meeting for 2013 was held on 15 May 2013.
