Bristol Keralites Association (BrisKA) is a non - profitable, non - political, social and cultural community organisation of the people migrated from South India. Its membership opens to the people living in Bristol and South Gloucestershire area; and promotes the welfare of its members and offers its services to wider society irrespective of ethnic origin and background.
BrisKA was officially inaugurated on 20th November 2010, by Bristol North West MP Miss Charlotte Lesley in the presence of city Councillor Mr Mike Wollacott. Currently there are 11 neighbourhood associations in and around Bristol affiliated to BrisKA. BrisKA also have members who do not belongs to any affiliated local associations.
Currently there are 13 neighbourhood associations in and around Bristol affiliated to BrisKA. Current BrisKA has an executive committee consisting of 19 members including President, Secretary, Treasurer.
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BrisKA has played key role in promoting arts, sports and cultural activities for its members. Objectives of BrisKA include:
To bring together the Keralite community in Bristol and South Gloucestershire without any caste, creed or religious preference and promote friendship and fraternity in the Community and secure its unity and co-operation.
To represent the interests of the Community and serve as its voice in securing governmental support and provisions available in this Land particularly in cases of emergencies as determined by the Executive Committee.
To encourage/propagate and impart training in art, language, literature, culture, history, heritage, music, dance, drama, film, cuisine, of Kerala.
To organise social, cultural, sports and recreational activities and games for the Community and to encourage talented members of the Association.
To organise various training classes, orientation program, employment advice, employment-oriented courses for the members.
