British-German Association

British-German Association
Founded1951
TypeNon-profit Organisation
HeadquartersLondon
Location
Key people
Peter Barnes, Chairman
The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron
HE Miguel Berger, Patron
HE Andrew Mitchell, Patron
Websitebritishgermanassociation.org
Formerly called
Anglo-German Society

The British-German Association (BGA) is a UK-registered charity and nonprofit membership organisation with its headquarters in London, UK. It is the civil-society hub for British-German relations in the UK. The BGA promotes mutual understanding and friendship between the UK and Germany, and aims to inform people in the UK about Germany, its culture and its language.[2][3]

Background

Founded in 1951, the BGA is currently chaired by Peter Barnes. The Duke of Kent serves as its Royal Patron.[4][5] The other two Patrons are the German Ambassador to the UK, HE Miguel Berger, and the British Ambassador to Germany, HE Andrew Mitchell CMG.[6] The BGA works closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and with the German Embassy in London.

Role

The BGA’s work is focused on five areas of activity: Schools and German Language, Forums and Events, Government and Parliament, Regional Partnerships, and Town Twinning.[7]

The BGA seeks to support and work with other national, regional, and sectoral voluntary organisations involved with the UK and Germany. The BGA works closely with the Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft, its sister organisation in Germany.[8]

Members

Membership of the BGA is open to any person who supports the BGA's charitable objectives.[9]

References

  1. ^ "British-German Association". nationalarchives.gov.uk.
  2. ^ The British-German Association. "The British-German Association: Our Purpose". British-German Association. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  3. ^ The Charity Commission. "The British-German Association - Charity Commission Entry". The Charity Commission. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  4. ^ The British-German Association. "The British-German Association: Leadership and Executive". The British-German Association. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  5. ^ The German Embassy. "HRH The Duke of Kent has been awarded the BGA Medal of Honour". X.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  6. ^ The British-German Association. "The British-German Association: Leadership and Executive". The British-German Association. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  7. ^ The British-German Association. "The British-German Association: Our Purpose". Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft".
  9. ^ The British-German Association. "The British-German Association: Memberships". Retrieved 25 September 2024.