Media & Press

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A selection of recent press coverage and news features about BUDS-UK's work in Sri Lanka, plus a press kit for journalists, researchers, and partners.

“A textbook example of community-led diaspora philanthropy — where every pound raised is traceable, every project locally owned, and every outcome independently verifiable.”

— Tamil Guardian, March 2026

Recent Coverage

Press features, news stories, and social-media reports on our work.

Tamil Guardian·March 2026Print + online

BUDS-UK marks 40 years of grassroots transformation in the Eastern Province

A long-form feature on the charity's housing, education, and medical work — and the volunteer committee keeping it running with zero salary overhead.

BUDS-BT Facebook Page·March 2026Social media

Photocopy machine donated to Pankudavely RCTM School

A photo report from the handover, including the five neighbouring schools that will share the facility.

Eastern Province Daily·February 2026Print

50 maternity kits distributed via RDHS Batticaloa

Coverage of BUDS-BT's collaboration with the Regional Director of Health Services to deliver maternity kits worth Rs. 335,000.

Diaspora Tamil Weekly·January 2026Print + online

How a small UK charity is changing the face of village schooling in Batticaloa

Profile of the Hindu College Hostel project — 11 students entering university this year — and the donor partnership that made it possible.

Sri Lanka Sunday Times·December 2025Online

BUDS-UK gala dinner raises £35,000 for Eastern Province programmes

Coverage of our most successful annual fundraising event to date, including interviews with the President and beneficiary representatives.

BUDS-BT Facebook Page·December 2025Social media

Cyclone & flood relief delivered to 100 disability-affected families

Coverage of the Verugal Divisional Secretariat partnership and dry-ration distribution worth Rs. 4,500 per family.

Press Kit

Everything journalists, researchers, and partner organisations need to write about BUDS-UK.

Quick Facts

  • Full name: Batticaloa Underprivileged Development Society – United Kingdom
  • Short name: BUDS-UK
  • Founded: 1986
  • Registered: England & Wales Charity No. 1081305
  • Office: 98 Kings Road, Harrow, HA2 9JQ
  • Programmes: Education · Shelter · Medical Aid · Livelihoods · Drug Prevention · Special Needs
  • Geography: Eastern Province, Sri Lanka (plus surrounding provinces)
  • Tagline: “Empowering Lives”

Press Contact

Mrs Dorothy Mariampillai

President

president@budsuk.org

+44 (0) 7983 673 881

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