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.

ASSOCIATON OF PROFESSIONAL SRI LANKANS UK

ASSOCIATON OF PROFESSIONAL SRI LANKANS UK

community service projects

Ask the Experts

Since its launch in 2009, APSL's “Ask the Expert” series has provided a platform for members and the general public to benefit from the knowledge of experts in their respective fields. The event series is designed to make specialised knowledge

Cancer Relief Fund

The Health and Medical Assistance Fund provides crucial healthcare services, including emergency medical care, surgeries, and long-term treatment for the underserved communities.

Emergency Relief Project

APSL launched the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) on March 25, 2020, to support vulnerable individuals and families in Sri Lanka. Over the past two years and nine months, the fund has distributed more than 13 million rupees across three phases.

Florence De Silva Trust Fund

In 2019, APSL founded the Florence De Silva Memorial Trust for Children, dedicated to helping underprivileged children in Sri Lanka.

Living in the UK

The 'Living in the UK' discussion series has been a platform for Sri Lankans across the UK to explore Eastern and Western values in their daily lives.

Mentoring Scheme

At APSL, we were thrilled to collaborate with Link to Lanka for a successful event on UCL Campus aimed at connecting Sri Lankan students with professionals.

Research Symposia

The APSL Research Symposium brings together Sri Lankan academics and industry professionals on a common platform to promote and uplift research.

Scholarship Scheme

Empowering bright minds to pursue higher education, the Scholarship Fund supports talented students in need of financial assistance to achieve their dreams.

Solar Villages

The Solar Village project, developed by Professor I. M. Dharmadasa of Sheffield Hallam University, was created to empower rural communities through clean energy technologies.

Vocational Training Scholarships

In 2022, the APSL Dinner Dance event focused on raising funds to provide scholarships to vocational training students in Sri Lanka.

We Sri Lanka

We Sri Lanka was launched in 2010 to promote reconciliation and togetherness among the Sinhala, Tamil, Muslim, and Burgher communities following the end of the long-running conflict in Sri Lanka.