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Registered Charity No. 1081305

Empowering Lives
Since 1986

BUDS-UK delivers education, shelter, medical aid, and livelihoods to the most vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province. Every pound you give changes a life.

40
Years of Service
10,000+
Lives Impacted
6
Core Programs
£500K+
Funds Raised

Who We Are

BUDS-UK (Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society – United Kingdom) is a registered charity that has been serving the most marginalised communities in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province since 1986.

Founded by the Tamil diaspora in the UK, we channel donations directly to our partner community in Batticaloa, with over 95% of funds reaching beneficiaries on the ground.

Community-led
Transparent
UK Registered
Our Story
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Stories of Impact

Every statistic is a person whose life has been transformed.

BUDS-UK gave my daughter the chance to go to school. Without them, she would never have had that opportunity.

Kamala S.
Beneficiary, Batticaloa

The new roof means my family can sleep safely even during monsoon season. We are so grateful.

Rajan M.
Shelter Program Recipient

The sewing machine I received changed my life. Now I run my own small business and support my children.

Priya T.
Livelihood Program Graduate

Latest News

Updates from our work on the ground in Batticaloa.

200 Children Receive School Supplies Ahead of New Academic YearAI generated image
Education
April 2026

200 Children Receive School Supplies Ahead of New Academic Year

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New Homes Completed for 12 War Widow Families in KattankudyAI generated image
Shelter
March 2026

New Homes Completed for 12 War Widow Families in Kattankudy

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Medical Camp Reaches 500 Patients in Remote VillagesAI generated image
Medical
February 2026

Medical Camp Reaches 500 Patients in Remote Villages

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Upcoming Events

Join us and be part of the BUDS-UK community.

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Meeting

Annual General Meeting 2026

20 May 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Harrow, London
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Fundraiser

Summer Fundraising Gala

12 July 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
London (TBC)
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Community

Community Cricket Day

22 August 2026
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wembley, London
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