The National Federation of Cypriots in the United Kingdom is the representative body and the acknowledged voice of the largest and most significant community of Cypriots outside of the island itself.

It is an umbrella organisation representing the Cypriot community associations and groups across the United Kingdom and, as such, it leads and co-ordinates the activities of more than 300,000 Britons of Cypriot origin.

As the foremost representative body of UK Cypriots, the Federation performs a two-fold role. Firstly, it spearheads the British Cypriot community's efforts to promote the cause of a reunited Cyprus, free from Turkish occupation troops and illegal colonists, for the benefit of all Cypriots. Secondly, it coordinates the work of UK Cypriots in the political, social, cultural and educational spheres and lobbies for and articulates the interests and concerns of the Cypriot community in the United Kingdom.

In pursuing its objectives, the Federation co-operates closely with the democratically elected President and the Government of the Republic of Cyprus. It also fosters close links with the British Government, the leadership of British political parties, British parliamentarians, civic and community leaders, ethnic minorities, the mass media and other relevant institutions in the United Kingdom.

The Federation was founded immediately after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. It functions under a President, an Executive and a Secretariat elected every two years and is headquartered in North London.


The main aims of the National Federation of Cypriots in the United Kingdom are:

* To lead and coordinate the UK Cypriot community’s efforts which are aimed at bringing about an equitable and lasting resolution of the Cyprus problem for the benefit of all Cypriots.

* To help the Republic of Cyprus in its struggle to reunite the island, its people, economy and institutions on the basis of United Nations resolutions and the principles of international and European Union law so that the human rights of all Cypriots can be safeguarded.

* To initiate and coordinate actions designed to facilitate the progress and enhance the contribution of the UK Cypriot community in all fields of British society and in British institutions.

* To contribute actively to the development of friendly relations between Cyprus and the United Kingdom and to the enhancement of cultural, economic, trade and other links between the two countries.

* To cultivate the idea of rapprochement and harmonious co-existence among all Cypriots irrespective of ethnic origin or religion.

* To maintain close links and a regular dialogue with representatives of the British Government and British political parties and UK parliamentarians.

* To communicate actively with the British mass media in order to promote the cause of a reunited Cyprus and the contribution of the Cypriot community to the social, economic and political development of British society. (read less)

The National Federation of Cypriots in the United Kingdom is the representative body and the acknowledged voice of the largest and most significant community of Cypriots outside of the island itself.

It is an umbrella organisation representing the Cypriot community associations and groups across the United Kingdom and, as such, it leads and co-ordinates the activities of more than 300,000 Britons of Cypriot origin.

As the foremost representative body of UK Cypriots, the Federation performs a... (read more)