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About us
Friends of the British Overseas Territories is a charitable organisation which aims to promote the Overseas Territories and their interests, and strengthen the UK's deep historic links to them.
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Education
We educate the British public on the cultural and historical significance of the Overseas Territories.
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Events
We foster links between politicians and other significant persons in the UK with those from the Overseas Territories.
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Political Engagement
We work with UK politicians to highlight issues facing the Overseas Territories.
Campaigns
We raise awareness about environmental issues facing the Overseas Territories.
News
Meet the team
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President
The Hon. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson JP
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Vice President
The Hon. Claude Bambi Hogan MLA
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Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Andrew Fox
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Trustee
Simon Leary
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Trustee
Albert Poggio GMH OBE
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Chief Executive
Philip Smith
Deputy Chief Executive
Will Radford
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