The Royal Osteoporosis Society have occupied the state-of-the-art office complex in Manor Farm, Camerton for years, but the pandemic has led them to the decision to move on and into a city centre location.

The charity currently own the large building, plus four acres of garden, in the sought-after village of Camerton, but are looking to move premises to a more central location for their headquarters.

With the Royal Osteoporosis Society deciding to move out and sell, there are now talks of the building being redeveloped from an office space into residential, with a prior approval application already looked in to.

Craig Jones, Chief Executive at the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) told The Journal: “Our decision to move to a city centre location was prompted by changes in working patterns caused by the pandemic. With members of our team now preferring blended home and office work, our Camerton office, which can accommodate 85, will be likely to be at only 25% occupancy at any one time.

“Being in a city centre will help us reposition the ROS as a key influencer in the health sector.

“Our strategy to work towards a future without osteoporosis puts a special emphasis on public engagement and research partnerships. Osteoporosis and fractures are, to a large extent, preventable, but public awareness is low.

“On the research side, we need to be more connected with NHS colleagues, academics and Parliamentarians, and a city centre location will help those relationships become stronger. The income from the sale of our building will be invested in these priorities.

“We’re very sensitive to our history and the need to honour those who have made the charity’s development possible. And we’ll always be grateful to the community in Camerton for providing a home for the ROS for 25 years.”

The Society are yet to decide which city they will move their headquarters to.

The property has been put up for sale on Rightmove, with applicants to receive ‘price on arrival’.