"The greatest poverty of all is the poverty of self help. The Tamil people must be made to 'look within' and generate most of their activities by their own endeavour. To all exiles out of Sri Lanka who are prepared to walk this road, however hard it may be to help the many that we left behind. Our message is that our resolve and commitment must be more determined than ever so that our people do not become exiles in the land of their birth."

Founder President of SCOT, late Dr K Arumugam; Extract from SCOT Newsletter Nov 1979


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Welcome to SCOT's website. We hope the few minutes you spend looking through the contents here will help you appreciate our efforts and encourage you to support us.

Founded in 1977, The Standing Committee of Tamil Speaking People (SCOT) is one of the older Tamil organisations in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to support vulnerable Tamil-speaking people of Sri Lanka. Click here to learn more about us.

  • Mr C Kathiresan, Founder Member and Former President of SCOT passes away; click here for details
  • Fundraising Show in Birmingham on 20 May 2012. Click here for details.
Tamil New Year Celebration

- Welcome the New Year with SCOT, by coming to our annual Tamil New Year lunch on 15th April 2012. The usual combination of good food, lively conversation and debate with our guest speakers will be on offer. Tickets can be purchased by getting in touch with one of our committee members – Click here for details.
Eastern Sri Lanka Flood Appeal

- Sri Lanka has once again become a headline story this January 2011 as it battles against yet another humanitarian crisis. Severe flooding caused by torrential rains on the island's east coast has affected more than 1,000,000 people and forced 360,000 to become homeless. SCOT is responding to this crisis by supporting our local partners to implement relief projects. Click here for more information.
Pageloads since 14th May 2012