About Us

Greater London Tamil Sangam is an association for people of Tamil origin living in and around Greater London, UK.

The purpose of the charity is to help the public (known as being ‘for public benefit’).

  • Education
    1. To propagate and foster Tamil and other Dravidian culture and to encourage the study of Tamil Language and Literature in particular through the medium of publications of books, magazines, newspapers, etc in Tamil and English.
    2. To establish schools, libraries, study groups and Tamil and English classes for adults and children.
    3. To encourage the study of Tamil language and literature by organising regular classes.
    4. Educate children on Tamil cultural values such as festivals, history and food nutritious.
  • The Arts
    1. To nurture young talents relevant to Tamil culture including but not restricted to music, dance, drama and linguistic skills.
    2. To organise and promote Tamil relevant sports and recreational activities such as Kabaddi, Sathurangam, Pallanguzhi.
  • Citizenship or Community Development
    1. To propagate the conception of universal brotherhood.
    2. To promote Tamil culture and values in and around UK by celebrating festivals like Tamil New Year, Harvest festival (Pongal) etc.
    3. To provide social, welfare and advisory services to the members and others.
    4. To integrate Tamil society living in Britain into British way of life by providing various training classes, employment-oriented courses, mental and physical health development, children activities, cultural activities and lectures.
  • Health
    1. To foster the health and wellbeing of community by organising activities like badminton, trekking, cycling etc.
    2. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation or leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of the said persons and for such other charitable purposes
  • Religious or Racial Harmony
    1. To up-lift the Tamil community living in Britain through education, employment advice and social inclusion.
    2. Maintain relationships with organizations of similar interests in other parts of UK.
    3. To support temples and provide food services for the needed people.