In its own words, "the Initiation Society is the oldest Anglo-Jewish organisation. Founded over 250 years ago, it has existed to ensure the highest medical and religious standards for bris milah (circumcision) amongst our mohelim (practitioners). The Initiation Society works in close contact with the London Beth Din and all of our mohelim have undergone formal training in the medical and halachic (religious) aspects of bris milah." Source: www.initiationsociety.org (website down as of April 2009)