| British-German Association | |
| Type: | Non-profit Organisation |
| Founded Date: | 1951 |
| Location: | 34 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8QB, UK[1] |
| Key People: | Peter Barnes, Chairman The Duke of Kent, Royal Patron HE Miguel Berger, Patron HE Andrew Mitchell, Patron |
| Headquarters: | London |
| Former Name: | Anglo-German Society |
| Website: | britishgermanassociation.org |
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]
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.
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]
Membership of the BGA is open to any person who supports the BGA's charitable objectives.[9]