Who Are We?

The British Turkish Society was founded in 2004 as a bridge between the two communities. It is our aim to establish a long lasting connection between British and Turkish cultures. Despite the fact that a well developed country such as the UK and a country like Turkey, which is trying to make it to the 21 st century without forgetting its cultural backgrounds, may seem to have very little in common, it is true that the coexistence of cultures enrich one another. Moreover, we cannot dismiss the increasing number of British people living in Turkey and the Turkish people living in Britain as well as the number of intercultural movements existing in both countries. Therefore, we believe that the intellectual and modern west should meet with poignant east on a ground that west east should be connected in a global world and for the peace of humanity.

We have a strong team who all have professional jobs, who are living in either country and holding both or either countries citizenships, thus knowing and understanding the needs of individuals who live far away from their motherland. We provide a voluntary service and have strong connections with many charities and societies as well as cultural and governmental establishments in both countries. You can contact us if you have come across any problems in both countries. We will be happy to help.

Please bear in mind that you probably would be able to find the information you are looking for in our webpage, and can be informed about our activities by visiting this site frequently. If you are British and living in Turkey you will be able to find information about the legal status, cultural issues by contacting either one of our offices. If you are living in the UK and want to learn about Turkey , the Turkish language, or considering to move to Turkey , you can also contact one of our offices/representatives which are closest to you. We will try to help you in every step.

Tevfik Sekerci
President

Our aims in brief:

• To establish a bridge between the two countries,

• Bring help regarding issues affecting all aspects of living in both countries: culturally,linguistically (setting up of Turkish language courses).

• Organising intercultural events and programs in both countries.