Established in 2004, APSL is an association open to all Sri Lankans in the UK, irrespective of their ethnicity, creed or political affiliation. Our aim is to promote unity and professionalism among the Sri Lankans, foster good will and cultural relations in the UK, as well as support relief and development activities in Sri Lanka.
A peaceful, just and prosperous Sri Lanka where all her:
To foster unity and professionalism among the Sri Lankans in the UK, and harness their talent for the development of Sri Lanka.
To project a positive image of Sri Lanka in the UK, and promote cultural relations.
We see diversity as a strength, regard family, community, religion and culture as the cornerstones and education and hard-work as the building blocks of success. We endeavour to uphold our reputation for honesty, generosity and professionalism in everything we do.
APSL Easter Sunday appeal
/in Uncategorized /by adminOn Easter Sunday, suicide bombers killed over 250 people and injured more than 500 at churches and hotels across Sri Lanka. Hundreds of families are currently in mourning. It is time to come together and help them recover from this tragedy. HELP SRI LANKA fund was set up by APSL to facilitate Sri Lankans living […]
Easter Sunday tragic events in Sri Lanka
/in Uncategorized /by adminOn this sad and dark aftermath of the Easter Sunday tragic events in Sri Lanka, we send our thoughts and prayers to all those affected. As an organisation that promotes diversity in a united Sri Lanka, we stand with all communities in Sri Lanka and in the United Kingdom to condemn these horrific attacks and […]
APSL signed an MOU with the Foundation of Goodness (FOG) to promote charitable projects in Sri Lanka
/in Uncategorized /by adminAPSL signed an MOU with the Foundation of Goodness (FOG) to promote charitable projects in Sri Lanka We are pleased to announce a new partnership between the Association of Professional Sri Lankans (APSL) in the UK and the Foundation of Goodness (FoG) in Sri Lanka by way of entering into a Memorandum of Understanding. The […]
14th Annual APSL UK Fund Raising Dinner Dance – 22nd September 2018 – Thistle Heathrow T 5 Hotel – London
/in Uncategorized /by adminIt is with great pleasure that we would like to inform the APSL will be hosting its 14th annual fund-raising dinner dance at the Thistle Heathrow T 5 Hotel in London on 22nd September 2018. This year’s fund-raising event is in aid of Solar Village Project in Sri Lanka. APSL Solar Village concept developed by one of […]
14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) – 12th May 2018
/in Uncategorized /by adminThe 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 12th May 2018 at Citadines Holborn – Covent Garden, London. Mr. V. Vincendrarajan, Third Secretary (Political, Commonwealth and Media) at the Sri Lankan High Commission attended the meeting representing the acting Sri Lanka High Commissioner, […]
APSL hosts ‘Ask the Professionals’ discussion at SLHC
/in Uncategorized /by adminThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) was yet again able to conduct an excellent ‘Ask the Professionals’ Series at the Sri Lanka High Commission in London on Friday 13th July 2018. The event was well attended and very interactive. The invited speakers for this particular event were Mr Kushil Gunasekera – […]
Festival of Cricket (FOC) – 2018
/in Uncategorized /by adminWith the true spirit of supporting Sri Lankan Cricket, The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) attended the Festival of Cricket (FOC) held in London on the 8th July 2018. The APSL stall was buzzing with a constant trend of visitors who showed an interest in its activities and the type of […]
APSL – Ask the Professionals Series -13th July 2018
/in Uncategorized /by adminThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), is pleased to invite you to their next “Ask the Professionals” event. This is a free event and a great opportunity to meet positive and like-minded professionals, network and find out what APSL are doing in the UK and Sri Lanka and support their charitable […]
Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana’s 2nd Memorial Lecture – 21st June 2018
/in Featured, Uncategorized /by adminThe second memorial lecture in memory of Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana, organised by the Centre for Global Mental Health was held on the 21st June 2018 at the Institute of Psychiatry in London. Mr Leslie Dep, immediate past president of the association represented APSL at the event. Prof. Bayard Roberts from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine […]
‘Living in the UK’ – Discussion Series
/in Eastern Values /by Leshan Uggalla‘Living in the UK’ – Discussion Series “Eastern and Western values” Sunday 28th January 2018 – 3-4pm The APSL in collaboration with the Redbridge Buddhist Vihara will be conducting the next discussion in the series ‘Living in the UK / Sri Lankan Cultural Values’. Sponsored by: The Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK […]
APSL launches Cancer Relief Fund to help patients in Sri Lanka
/in APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Charity, Event Reports, Featured, Uncategorized /by Leshan UggallaThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), launched its latest project, APSL Cancer Relief Fund at the 13th Annual Dinner Dance, held on Saturday the 23rd September 2017. The event was held at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London, with the participation of many APSL members and their families, friends and well-wishers. […]
APSL Flood Relief Project 2017
/in APSL Charity, Flood Relief Project /by Leshan UggallaWhen several districts in Sri Lanka were affected by severe floods during the month of May 2017, APSL responded in numerous ways. Firstly, APSL responded to an appeal from the Sri Lankan High Commission and donated 5 packs of Tarpaulins (10 in each pack). These were collected by MAS shipping and was delivered to Sri […]
13th Annual APSL UK Fund Raising Dinner Dance – 23rd September 2017 – Grange Tower Bridge Hotel – London
/in APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Cancer Releif Fund Sri Lanka, APSL Charity, Featured, Solar Villages /by Leshan UggallaIt is with great pleasure that we would like to inform that APSL will be hosting its 13th annual fund-raising dinner dance this year at the Grange Tower Bridge hotel in London on 23rd September 2017. The aim of this year’s fund-raising event is to provide much needed medicines and other support to Cancer Patients in […]
Success story of APSL Solar Village Concept, Sri Lanka.
/in APSL Charity, Dharme's Blog, Featured, Solar Villages /by Leshan UggallaAPSL Solar Village concept developed by APSL past President Prof. I. M. Dharmadasa focuses on the rural communities who are off the national grid or cannot afford commercially available alternatives, and trapped in poverty due to various reasons. In such a typical community, lighting comes from kerosene lamps and cooking is done with firewood. The […]
13th Annual General Meeting 2017
/in Event Reports /by Leshan UggallaTHE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SRI LANKANS IN THE UK (“APSL”) UK Registered Charity No: 1145786 APSL 13TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 06th May 2017 at Citadines Holborn – Covent Garden, London, with the participation […]
In Appreciation: Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana (MD, MSc, PhD)
/in Uncategorized /by Mohan SiriwardenaIt is with profound sadness that we announce the passing away of our APSL colleague and friend, Dr Chesmal Siriwardhana, in the early hours of Sunday (09th ) morning, in London. At the time of his untimely demise, Chesmal was one of the Vice Presidents of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK […]
Nochchiya Solar Village in Sri Lanka, Funded by UK registered Charities
/in APSL Charity, Featured, Solar Villages /by Leshan UggallaNochchiya Solar village – APSL UK & HELA SARANA The first stage of a large solar village project at Nochchiya village-cluster ”Nochchiya Solar village” situated in the Kurunegala district, Sri Lanka, was established in January 2017, with the installation of two solar power systems, each funded by UK registered charities – The Association of […]
APSL Young Professionals Event
/in Event Reports, Uncategorized /by Mohan SiriwardenaThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) held its fifth Young Professionals Event (an initiative to promote knowledge transfer), at the Sri Lanka High Commission, London, on Friday 17 February 2017, with the participation of Her Excellency Ms Amari Wijewardene the High Commissioner. Four dynamic and talented speakers held the audience captive […]
APSL Scholarship Scheme – Second Anniversary Celebrations in Manchester
/in APSL Charity, Event Reports, Featured /by Mervyn SilvaThe Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL) celebrated the 2nd Anniversary of their Scholarship Scheme with a dinner dance at the Persian Suite, Royal Nawaab, Manchester, on Saturday 26 November 2016. The event was well attended by the sponsors of the children, many members of the APSL and their friends and well-wishers. […]
APSL 12th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner Dance
/in APSL Charity, Event Reports /by Mohan SiriwardenaThe Sri Lankan professionals fundraising Dinner Dance event to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL UK) was held on 16th July at the Hilton Hotel, Watford, with the presence of a large gathering of members, their families and well wishers of the Association. This year the […]
12th Annual General Meeting
/in Uncategorized /by Mohan SiriwardenaThe 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association of Professional Sri Lankans in the UK (APSL), was held on Saturday 14th May 2016 at Citadines Apart Hotel, Holborn, London, with the participation of the members of the Association. Mr. Manoj Warnapala, Minister Councillor for Education and Culture at the Sri Lanka High Commission attended […]
APSL Scholarship Scheme Launch
/1 Comment/in APSL Charity, Event Reports, Featured, President's Blog /by adminDuring the 10th anniversary celebrations held in June 2014, APSL announced its intention to establish a scholarship scheme to support bright but needy school children in Sri Lanka. Making that noble intention a reality the APSL Scholarship Scheme was launched on Saturday the 25th October, at the Grange City Hotel, London attended by APSL members, […]
A huge thank to Cardiff Sri Lankan Community
/in Uncategorized /by adminThe Sri Lankan community in Cardiff, South Wales, got together on 25th November 2017 at Lisvane Memorial Hall, Heol-Y-Delyn, Lisvane, Cardiff, with the heartful intention of raising funds for our APSL cancer relief fund. This was a very well-organized event with delicious food, good music, great company and above all for a great cause. More […]