The British Residents’ Association (BRA) in Malta and Gozo has been established to foster friendly and harmonious relations between members of the Association and with the people of the Maltese Islands and to assist, advise and represent members in suitable matters. The Association is independent, secular and non-political. The six Groups of the Association regularly publish news and important information in their own newsletters

The BRA has a strong welfare support system, both centrally and through the groups, keeping members abreast of important information, and services available. (See separate Welfare Section).

The Association is divided into groups based on geographical areas. Each group is represented on the main BRA Council, which has overall control and management of the Association.

As well as an annual programme of activities organised centrally, each group organises its own programme of social events and produces a local newsletter. Typically the overall membership of the BRA is in the region of 1500.