Meet the People Behind BUDS-UK
Our committee is made up of volunteers from across the UK Tamil diaspora — professionals, parents, and community leaders who give their time freely so that every pound donated reaches Batticaloa.
Volunteer-led
No trustee or committee member receives any salary or expenses. 100% volunteer-run.
Charity Commission registered
All trustees are publicly registered with the Charity Commission (No. 1081305).
Local partnership
Our UK team works hand-in-hand with BUDS-BT and on-the-ground partners in Batticaloa.
Our Committee
The volunteer committee that governs BUDS-UK and oversees every programme — elected officers and executive members.
Mrs Dorothy Muriet Mariampillai
Dorothy leads BUDS-UK as President, providing vision and direction for the charity and chairing the volunteer committee that delivers our work in Batticaloa.
EmailMr Nagarajah Rameshramprabahar
As Vice President, Mr Rameshramprabahar supports the President in leading the committee and deputises across BUDS-UK programmes and stakeholder engagements.
EmailDr Alan Kangatharan
Dr Kangatharan serves as Secretary, leading the administrative affairs of the charity — committee meetings, governance, correspondence, and member coordination.
EmailMr Subaskaran Savarimuthu
Mr Savarimuthu supports the Secretary in committee administration, record-keeping, and the day-to-day coordination of BUDS-UK governance.
EmailMrs Ira Lakshman
Mrs Lakshman oversees the charity’s finances, ensuring every pound is accounted for and that our accounts are filed accurately with the Charity Commission each year.
EmailMr Marino Outschoorn
Mr Outschoorn supports the Treasurer with financial administration, reconciliations, and ensuring strong financial controls across BUDS-UK.
EmailMrs Esther Yoganathan
Mrs Yoganathan serves on the executive committee, contributing to BUDS-UK programmes and the delivery of our charitable work in Batticaloa.
EmailMrs Mirushalnie Ratnakumar
Mrs Ratnakumar serves on the executive committee, supporting BUDS-UK initiatives across education, livelihoods, shelter and medical programmes.
EmailMrs Shaeila Thineshkumar
Mrs Thineshkumar serves on the executive committee, contributing to BUDS-UK fundraising, community engagement, and programme delivery.
EmailMr Suresh Senathirajah
Mr Senathirajah serves on the executive committee, supporting BUDS-UK strategy and the on-the-ground delivery of charitable programmes.
EmailMr Nala Mahendramoorthy
Mr Mahendramoorthy serves on the executive committee, contributing to BUDS-UK projects and the wider Tamil diaspora community in the UK.
EmailMr Jegan Somasunderam
Mr Somasunderam serves on the executive committee, supporting BUDS-UK programmes, events and community partnerships.
EmailMr Shayanthan Vannithamby
Mr Vannithamby serves on the executive committee, contributing to BUDS-UK programmes and supporting our work across Batticaloa.
EmailSub-Committees
Specialist working groups that lead specific programmes and operations.
Education Sub-committee
Scholarships, foster care, hostels, and school partnerships across the Eastern Province.
Shelter & Housing
Low-cost housing builds, flood relief, and family rehousing in partnership with BUDS-BT.
Medical Subcommittee
Hospital equipment, free medical camps, and mobility-aid distribution programmes.
Livelihoods
Vocational training cohorts, starter-kit distribution, and post-training follow-up.
Events Committee
Annual Gala, AGM, community days, and fundraising calendar across the UK.
Finance & Audit
Treasury, procurement, independent examination, and Charity Commission filings.
Join the Team
We are always looking for committed individuals to join our committee — whether in fundraising, communications, finance, or simply lending a hand.