The Anglo Chilean Society is pleased to award a grant from the Alan Macdonald Fund in support of Contemporary Plays from Chile, an important new anthology to be published by Bloomsbury. This collection brings together seven outstanding contemporary Chilean playwrights, offering English‑language translations of works that have not previously been available to international readers. The anthology highlights the richness and diversity of Chilean dramaturgy today, with a strong r

The Anglo Chilean Society is pleased to award a grant from the Alan Macdonald Fund to support the Chilean-focused strand of Studio 12 Residency: A Door to Experimentation. This grassroots programme, led by artists Patricia Puertas Torrado and Tamara Al‑Mashouk, has quickly become an inclusive hub for experimental music and cross‑cultural exchange in Southwark, with a strong and growing Latin American audience. Our support will enable Studio 12 to offer an additional residen

The Anglo Chilean Society is pleased to award a grant to support the urgent strengthening of the Red Cross La Calera Branch’s facilities and services. We are proud to contribute to improvements that will enhance safety, accessibility, and the quality of care offered to some of the most vulnerable members of the community. This project addresses essential needs: restoring and upgrading the electrical system to ensure safe and reliable operations; installing an independent secu

The Anglo Chilean Society is pleased to award a grant from the Alan Macdonald Fund to support the publication of a scholarly monograph on the Anglo‑Chilean community during the Second World War by Roberto Pérez Castro. This important work examines how British‑descendant communities in Chile mobilised socially, culturally, and economically in support of Britain, and how they engaged with diplomatic, commercial, and propaganda networks between 1939 and 1948. The manuscript—alre

The Anglo Chilean Society is pleased to award a grant from the Alan Macdonald Fund in support of the 8th edition of the London Spanish Book & Zine Fair, to be held at Conway Hall in October 2026. Since its creation in 2019, the Fair has become the leading UK platform dedicated to Spanish‑language books, zines, and literary exchange, showcasing the vibrant contribution of Ibero‑American communities to British cultural life. This year’s edition will bring together around 60 exh

The Anglo Chilean Society is pleased to award a grant from the Alan Macdonald Fund in support of the presentation of Ediciones Liebre’s children’s catalogue in London and the launch of The Fantastic Forest. This initiative, organised in collaboration with the Chilean Embassy and UK publisher Book Island, offers a valuable opportunity to highlight Chilean creativity in early childhood literature and to engage English, Latin American, and Chilean families in a free public event

The Anglo Chilean Society is delighted to award a grant from the Alan Macdonald Fund to Better Cycling, an inspiring community initiative led by Chilean artists Tere Chad and Otto Schade. This project embodies the spirit of the Fund by promoting Chilean creativity while delivering meaningful social impact in the UK. Through a series of workshops for young people in Hammersmith and Fulham, Better Cycling will combine street art, community engagement, and safer cycling educatio

In February 2027, the parish church will celebrate its first 100 years. As this special anniversary approaches, the community is carrying out a series of small restoration and improvement projects to help ensure the church remains a welcoming landmark for the next century. One of their main efforts is the reconstruction of the stained‑glass rose window, which was destroyed in the 2010 earthquake, along with the restoration of the other damaged stained‑glass windows. They are

The Anglo Chilean Society is delighted to award a grant in support of this meaningful reintegration initiative for women at the Centro Penitenciario Femenino de Santiago. We are proud to contribute to a programme that strengthens personal skills, rebuilds family connections, and supports a positive return to community life. This project’s focus on mothers—who make up the vast majority of incarcerated women in Chile—highlights the profound social and family impact of imprisonm

Our Annual General Meeting took place on Thursday 26 February at the Chilean Embassy, bringing together many members for an evening that celebrated continuity, friendship, and new beginnings. The Chair, Fiona Clouder, opened the meeting by thanking everyone for coming and gave a special welcome to Ambassador Ximena Fuentes, who will soon return to Chile. Fiona thanked her for the dedication and close collaboration she has shown throughout her time in London, supporting the So