Free Tibet Campaign, established in 1987, is an independent membership organisation. All of our funding comes from individual supporters. The Executive Committee determines the general policy of the organisation and guides the work of the campaign.

It should be noted that Free Tibet is not a charity, though we are a non-profit, non-governmental organisation. Due to the current laws in the UK we are unable to apply for charity status, due to what is deemed to be the political nature of our work (the same applies for organisations like Amnesty International and Greenpeace).

The Free Tibet office is a vibrant hub of campaigning activity led by the Director who is assisted by a strong team of staff and volunteers.

Free Tibet has more than 20,000 supporters. For an annual subscription fee (Click here to join) supporters receive our magazine plus regular mailings with updates on the organisation's activities. Supporters are able to become further involved by joining our Urgent Campaign Scheme, participating in actions and events and getting involved with their local group.

Members of the Urgent Campaigns Scheme receive immediate information on important cases needing their individual support. The majority of cases require letters, emails and/or faxes to be written to relevant authorities. On average there are 10-12 cases per year.

Approximately 50 Local Groups work on behalf of Free Tibet in local communities across the UK and overseas. Local groups are a vital link to grassroots support for Tibet; spreading awareness in their communities by participating in Free Tibet co-ordinated actions, by staging talks and fundraising events, and by promoting the work and membership of Free Tibet. Groups can vary from a single person co-ordinating activities in their area, to a committee of people with regular meetings. All local groups are legally and financially autonomous.

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