The Society

The Society was established in 1975 for British nationals who had come to live as permanent residents in North Cyprus (now the T.R.N.C.) many of whom were proud of their title ‘Ancient Brits’.  There are still quite a number of these around, but also there are younger ‘Modern Brits’ now finding that the slow pace and safe atmosphere makes for a very attractive place in which to live.

 

The BRS Handbook tries, in some measure, to point all would-be and residents in the right direction and to answer a few of the questions that naturally arise when one is living abroad. However, it must be stressed that specific problems can more easily be dealt with by direct contact.

 

See the Contact Us page for more details of how to meet or contact a member of the committee. We also provide a variety of information sheets.

 

The Society is strictly non-partisan and non-profit making and full membership is open to all holders of a valid British Passport, who own/rent property and use it regularly or as a holiday/second home, once their application has been approved by the Committee.  Associate Membership is available to persons of other nationality who are married to full members or holders of current EU passports.  There is an annual subscription due on the first of January each year, currently ₤10.00 for Full Members and ₤9.00 for Associate Members.  In May 2009 membership stood at 1105.

 

The objects of the Society are to foster friendly relations with the people of Cyprus, to advise and assist members and to make representation on their behalf to the authorities.

 

The Society has direct access to the British High Commission and to Government Departments of the TRNC and enjoys their support.