UUKMA (Union of UK Malayalee Associations) is an umbrella organization of UK Malayalee Associations. It is a non-profit organization,most broadly, it serves to cultivate and support the exchange of ideas between Malayalee Associations in UK. To this end, UUKMA promotes a deeper understanding of Malayalam language, literature, and art. Through its meetings and programs, it seeks to promote fellowship through cultural exchange and to provide for the artistic, literary and intergenerational needs of the wider kerala community as it interacts with interested members of other cultures.This secular organization, is dedicated to the enrichment of its diverse membership through regular programs that foster understanding of various rituals and traditions.
UUKMA (Union of U.K Malayalee associations) was formed in its first general body meeting at Leicester on 4th July 2009. Its first name was UKMA (UK Malayalee Association) later changed to UUKMA due to formalities related with registration. 35 associations participated in the first general body meeting. Joy Jacob, Sam Thiruvathilil, K.D Shajimon, Aneesh Mani, Sony Chacko and John Varghese were the co-ordinators of first general body of UUKMA. This general body elected 12 executive members including 4 nominated members.
