About Us
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 talk or film on a subject relevant to the aims of the Society, followed by a social gathering with a free bar during which Indonesian and British members are encouraged to meet and talk. These meetings are usually held in the Indonesian Embassy in London and are free to Members and their guests. Other outside events are organised on a one-off basis and have included private visits to places such as Kew Gardens, Lord's Cricket Ground, the Natural History Museum and other places of interest. 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 hosts dinners and cocktail parties from time to time.
The Society also encourages individuals and organisations to undertake exhibitions, research and other activities leading to a greater understanding of Indonesia in the United Kingdom and of the United Kingdom in Indonesia.
Membership of the Society stands at about 280 Ordinary Menbers and 15 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. 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.
British people returning from a tour in Indonesia or Indonesians embarking on a tour in the United Kingdom are urged to get in touch with the Hon Secretary. They will be most warmly welcomed to the Society.