About Us
The Southend Tamil Association (STA) was formed on 2nd June 2010, mainly to serve the linguistic, cultural and social needs of the Tamil community of Southend-on-Sea and its surrounding areas. The main object of the association was to teach language and culture to the younger generation to enable them to learn and preserve the rich, ancient history and heritage of the Tamils, as well as uniting Tamil and non-Tamil people through the language and heritage. The STA is managed by a committee of volunteers whose aims are to protect and serve the needs of the community.
The STA has grown as an organisation, and in April 2020, became a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO – 1189156), after becoming recognised in the community as an organisation that thrives on helping people out regardless of gender, race, social or economic background.
The STA will continue to grow. Its long-term aims are to become recognised in the education sector, to be more reachable and accessible to the whole community, and to access charitable funds in recognition of the work it does and will continue to do.
OUR MISSION
- To establish a weekend Tamil School.
- Teach the Tamil language and culture to children born here or abroad who have come to live in the UK.
- Preserve the rich heritage of the Tamils.
- Cultivate discipline and help them live in harmony.
- Help them according to their needs and capabilities whenever possible.
- To inspire and encourage the growing generation to be respected professionals and worthy citizens of this country.
- Contribute directly or indirectly to the welfare and development of the country as a whole with time.
- Any other services which would bring in peace.
- Invite, encourage and work with people from all communities, irrespective of language, ethnicity, nationality, etc.
