About Us – Old Thomians Association United Kingdom

A Steadfast Pillar of the Global Thomian Family.

The Old Thomians’ Association United Kingdom (OTAUK) serves as a vital and active chapter for alumni of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia; S. Thomas’ College, Bandarawela; S. Thomas’ College, Gurutalawa; and S. Thomas’ Preparatory School, Kollupitiya who reside in the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1982, at a time when no other Sri Lankan school old boys’ associations existed in the UK, the establishment of OTAUK was met with great enthusiasm and quickly became a unifying force for the growing Thomian community. Over the years, OTAUK has continued to uphold its proud legacy and was among the first Sri Lankan Old Boys’ associations to be granted Registered Charity status by the UK Charity Commissioner (UK Registered Charity No. 289649).

Our core objectives are to advance the education of pupils of the Thomian Colleges in Sri Lanka and to support students through scholarships and educational programmes. These aims reflect our longstanding commitment to uplift and empower current and future generations of Thomians.

In keeping with these objectives and our charitable mandate, OTAUK has contributed over £ 250,000 to the parent Colleges over the past four decades, with S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia being the primary beneficiary. These contributions have supported infrastructure improvements, sports development, scholarships, and a range of educational initiatives that strengthen the College’s enduring tradition of excellence.

The association has successfully spearheaded several key initiatives, including the installation of an electronic scoreboard, the funding of three international cricket tours for the Royal-Thomian winning team and staff, and significant contributions toward the new pavilion and diving board projects.

Our membership today comprises over 200 Old Thomians living across the United Kingdom, united by a shared heritage and a deep bond with the College. OTAUK continues to foster fellowship, uphold the values of hard work, dedication, and integrity, and maintain an enduring link between Thomians in the UK and our beloved alma mater.

Together, we remain committed to preserving the Thomian spirit—rooted in service, strengthened by camaraderie, and carried forward with pride across generations.

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Our Objective

"To advance the education of the pupils of the Colleges by providing, and assisting in the provision of, facilities for education at the Colleges not normally provided by the Governors, and by the provision of prizes for educational achievement. To provide scholarships at the Colleges.".

What We Do

The Old Boys' Association was granted Registered Charity status by the UK Charity Commission.

(UK Reg. Charity No: 289649)

Over the past three decades, OTAUK has contributed over £250,000, to the parent Colleges' in Sri Lanka, with STC Mt.Lavinia, being the main beneficiary.

Our Members

OTAUK membership comprises of over 150+ Old Thomians.