18/09/2026
Dear everyone,
As we approach our handover and inventory day tomorrow,I would like to take this opportunity,as the outgoing Chairperson of the Tibetan Community in Britain (TCB),to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout our Council term.
Our recent TCB Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Celebration of the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day went smoothly and successfully.We were honoured by the presence of Representative Tsering Yangkey la, Office of Tibet Secretary Tenzin Kunga la,former representative Sonam Farsi la,former chairpersons of the TCB and members of the Tibetan Community in Britain.During the meeting,we were also proud and delighted to introduce the new TCB Council Members for the 2026–2028 term.
I would like to extend my warmest wishes and every success to all the new Council Members as they begin their term.Please continue to support,encourage and help them as they take on their new responsibilities and serve our community.
To all the outgoing Council Members,thank you from the bottom of my heart for your hard work,dedication,community service and valuable contributions throughout our term.It has been a privilege,an honour to led and serve alongside you all.
I would also like to sincerely thank the families of the TCB Council Members,active community members,The office of Tibet,The UK Ghoton Subcommittee members,TIbet Support Groups, TIbetan Buddhist Centres,friends of Tibet and volunteers who supported and helped us throughout our term.Your time, encouragement,constructive suggestions,cooperation and dedication have meant so much to us.
We did it together,as a team. Whatever we have achieved during our term was possible because of our collective effort,teamwork, and commitment.As we come to the end of our term,we can hold our heads high and feel proud of what we have achieved together.
There were certainly challenges and thorns along the way,but we stood together,supported one another,understand each other and continued to work for the benefit of our community and Tibet cause.I will always be grateful for the journey we shared and the memories we created together.
As we complete the handover tomorrow,I wish the new Council all the very best for the 2026–2028 term.Please give them the same support and cooperation that you have given us.This is our community.
With a grateful heart and our heads held high,we hand over the responsibility with pride and best wishes for the future.
Thank you all for your support, trust,friendship and cooperation.
Lastly,May His Holiness the Dalai Lama be blessed with good health and long life.
With Thanks and with all the best wishes,
TCB outgoing Chairperson,
Phuntsok Norbu.
