British-German Association

British-German Association

The BGA logo
Founded 1951
Type Non-profit Organisation
Location
Key people
 Stephen Watson, Chairman
HRH The Duke of Kent, Patron
Lord Watson of Richmond, President
Mission To promote understanding and forge links between Britain and Germany.
Website www.britishgermanassociation.org
Formerly called
 Anglo-German Society

The British-German Association (BGA) is a nonprofit, membership organisation based in London, UK. Its mission is to promote understanding and forge links between Britain and Germany.[2][3][4][5]

Background

Founded in 1951, the BGA is currently chaired by Stephen Watson.[6][7] HRH The Duke of Kent serves as its Royal Patron.[8][9]

The association hosts an annual calendar of corporate, political and cultural events for its members.[10][11][12] Past speakers include Sir Roger Carr (Chairman, BAE Systems), Peter Ammon (German Ambassador to the UK), and Paddy Ashdown (British politician).[13]

Members

The BGA has both private and corporate members.[14] Major corporate members include:[15]

References

  1. ↑ "British-German Association". nationalarchives.gov.uk.
  2. ↑ Chris Tryhorn. "Desmond seemed 'deranged'". the Guardian.
  3. ↑ "British-German Association". britishgermanassociation.org.
  4. ↑ "BGA". twitter.com.
  5. ↑ "Major-General Patrick Brooking - obituary". Telegraph.co.uk. 19 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "Germans Have Anxiety Over EU Referendum: Watson". Bloomberg.com. 11 May 2015.
  7. ↑ "Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany London - Stephen Watson". diplo.de.
  8. ↑ http://www.royal.gov.uk/CharitiesandPatronages/Search%20Charities%20and%20Patronages.aspx
  9. ↑ "HRH The Duke of Kent receives Dresden Peace Prize". www.gov.uk.
  10. ↑ "The German Election: A Verdict on Europe?". Chatham House.
  11. ↑ "BGA Forthcoming Events". britishgermanassociation.org.
  12. ↑ Ray. "British-German Association - Bristol". open-lectures.co.uk.
  13. ↑ "BGA Past Events". britishgermanassociation.org.
  14. ↑ "Siemens UK - BGA Medal of Honour presented to Andreas J. Goss". siemens.co.uk.
  15. ↑ "Corporate Partners". britishgermanassociation.org.
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