About The Anglo-Indonesian Society
The Anglo-Indonesian Society was formed on 9th May 1956 on the initiative of the late Life President, Baroness Vickers, DBE and its aims were established in the following terms: The Society shall be non-political and shall have as its objective the fostering of friendship and understanding between the people of the United Kingdom and the people of Indonesia and shall assist in the encouragement of cultural and social relations between the two countries.
A number of events take place during the year most of which are informal and usually consist of a short illustrated talk or demonstration on a subject relevant to the aims of the Society followed by a social gathering with a free bar during which members are encouraged to meet and to talk. These meetings are usually held in the Indonesian Embassy in London and are free to Members and their guests. Other events have included summer evening boat trips on the Thames, visits to Indonesian cultural events, outings to zoos or gardens specialising in Indonesian fauna and flora, etc. The Society occasionally hosts more formal events such as receptions to welcome a newly arrived Ambassador or to bid farewell to a departing one. It also organises dinners and restaurant visits from time to time.
Membership of the Society stands at about 270 Ordinary Members and ten Corporate Members. The Society also has a number of Student Members and is anxious to encourage more to join. His Excellency the Indonesian Ambassador is Patron of the Society and takes a keen interest in its affairs and we are happy to have as members most of the senior Indonesians resident in London both from the Embassy and from outside bodies who show by their attendance at our functions their enthusiasm for the objectives of the Society.
Corporate Membership subscription is £50 per annum
Ordinary Membership subscription is £10 per annum
Life Ordinary Membership is £100
Student Membership is free
Mr Charles Humfrey, CMG was elected Chairman at the Annual General Meeting in 2010. Mariska Adamson has been Vice-Chairman since 1999. Dr Fiona Kerlogue was appointed Honorary Secretary in 2010. Mr Stuart Duncan has been Honorary Treasurer since 1999. Mr Christopher Scarlett, upon retirement as Chairman and Hon. Secretary at the AGM in 2010, posts he had held from 1999 and 1975 respectively, was appointed Life President of the Society.
British people returning from a tour in Indonesia or Indonesians embarking on a tour of duty in the United Kingdom are urged to get in touch with the Membership Secretary and, if able to offer a talk, the Hon Secretary. In either circumstance, they will be most warmly welcomed by the Society.