Greek Cultural Society of Birmingham "Ithaca"
Welcome to “Ithaca”!
"Ithaca" is Birmingham’s Greek Cultural Society. It is actively working to advance the education of the public on Greek culture, language, history and arts. “Ithaca” is a Charitable Incorporated Organization and has a Registered Charity Number 1183839.
"Ithaca" acknowledges the gracious and generous contributions of its patrons and its founding members who wholeheartedly support its aims.
"Ithaca" also acknowledges external funding received from the Office of the Presidential Commisioner of the Republic of Cyprus, Localgiving, and the Postcode Local Trust.
Ithaca organizes and co-finances:
· Byzantine iconography lessons
· Byzantine chanting lessons
· Greek choir
· Greek language lessons
· Scholarships
· Social gatherings and live music nights
Contact us:
Tel: 07707989839
Email: ithacabirmingham@gmail.com
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Ithaca’s income is used to pay rents, instructors, and hiring costs as necessary for the conduct of the above activities and the accomplishment of its purpose.
By donating, you are helping us to continue and expand our activities. Together we can go further! For this reason, we actively seek funding from other sources, including donations. Support us now!
In the 2023-2024 period, amidst the cost-of-living crisis, Ithaca organized the following free activities:
1) Bought 13 traditional Greek costumes to be worn by the dancers at events.
2) Free dance workshop: Cyclades from Yesterday to Today with famous dance teacher George Liaros who flew from Greece.
3) Organized four educational seminars on the topics: a) new research on the origins of the Greek Alphabet, b) Aidonia Treasure, c) St Paul in Corinth and d) Findings from new excavations in Byzantine Boetia
4) Vasilopita cake including two prizes for the winners of the "flouri": a basket of Greek products worth £30 and a John Lewis Voucher worth £30.
5) Free entry to the Endless Summer 2023 photography competition with the main prize being £30.
6) Two free "speed-friending" coffee events.
7) Two free Greek dancing lessons.
8) Danced at the Celebration of the Three Hierarchs organised by the Greek School Ayia Triadas Birmingham
9) Sponsored the creation of Ithaca's football team paying tournament participation fees and providing the team's shirts.
10) Subsidized the cost of the room for the teaching of Greek dances.
11) Subsidized the cost of the room for the teaching of Iconography.
Ithaca would like to wholeheartedly thank
everyone who is supporting its cause!
Ways to support:
• Become a Member now! The membership is free!
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Ways to support:
• Donate directly to:
Account Name: GREEK CULTURAL SOCIE
Sort Code: 60-07-41
Account Number: 51201461
BIC: NWBKGB2L
IBAN: GB21NWBK60074151201461
• Buy Ithaca's staple blue t-shirt for £20. Contact us with the number of t-shirs and sizes that you need!
• Hire Ithaca's Dance Team for your event! For more information click here.
Ways to support:
Offer a "Named Scholarship"!
Ithaca's management board has extensive experience in grant acquisition and management and is uniquely able to make sure that each scholarship will be awarded following strict criteria. The scholarship will bear the name of the philanthropist who offers it. Suggested scholarships are:
A year of Greek Dancing lessons worth £300.
A year of Iconography classes worth £450.
A year of private Greek Language lessons worth £2000.
A Course in Orthodox Studies (full year) by the Thyateira Midland Ecclesiastical Seminary worth £500.
Ways to support:
Offer a "Named Scholarship"!
5. Byzantine, Ottoman and Modern Greek Studies PhD/MA by Research
or
or
MA Antiquity: Archaeology pathway
at the University of Birmingham. Annual tuition fees are about £10,000 for home students and £22,000 for international. More details can be found at the respective links.
Ithaca will take no commission for the administration of the scholarship.
Please contact us at:
Tel: 07707989839 and Email: ithacabirmingham@gmail.com
