The Federation | Aim & Objectivces
Originally constituted in London in 1949 as "The Presidents' Assembly" it was later renamed "Federation of Swiss Societies in the United Kingdom" at the Annual General Meeting of 5 th October 1965.
The Federation of Swiss Societies in the United Kingdom, simply known as FOSSUK, is a voluntary, non-profit making, non-party political Organisation of a co-coordinating and interactive nature.
FOSSUK and its constituent Societies, Clubs and Institutions, henceforth called Corporate Members, fall within the general guidelines of the Bern-based Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA).
FOSSUK aims:
- To promote the common interests of Corporate members, whilst fully recognising their individuality, independence and characteristics
- To encourage the exchange of information, experience and ideas between Corporate Members
- To inform about events, news and legislations of interest to Swiss citizens residing in the UK through Regional Pages (Switzerland in the UK) of the Swiss Review, FOSSUK Newsletters and Website
- To guide Corporate Members, on organisational and administrative matters, if so requested
- To actively seek, encourage and assist in the formation of new Swiss Groups
- To ensure the regular publication of the "Switzerland in the UK" pages in the Swiss Review
- To support the aims and objectives of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad in Berne and co-operate in the development of their services
