Anglo-Hellenic League

The Anglo-Hellenic League, based in London, GB, is a registered charity dedicated to fostering friendship and understanding between British and Greek communities through cultural and educational initiatives. With over a century of service, the organization specializes in promoting Anglo-Greek relations through scholarly work, charitable programs, and cultural engagement. The League maintains a distinguished track record of supporting educational advancement, having played a pivotal role in establishing the Koraes Chair of Modern Greek and Byzantine History, Language and Literature at King's College London following World War I. The organization administers two prestigious awards recognizing excellence in Hellenic studies: the Runciman Award, established in 1986 as an annual prize for outstanding books on Greek subjects, and the Katie Lentakis Memorial Fund Award, created in 2002. Serving the London community and beyond, the Anglo-Hellenic League engages in active cultural programming, hosting lectures, conversations with notable authors, and events that explore contemporary and historical aspects of Greek-British relations. The organization maintains archival collections held at King's College London, documenting its work from its foundation through World War II. As a strictly apolitical organization, the League benefits from royal patronage and maintains official relationships with both the serving Greek Ambassador in London and the British Ambassador in Athens. Through its comprehensive approach to cultural promotion and charitable work, the Anglo-Hellenic League continues to strengthen ties between the British and Greek peoples.