Founded in 1946, the British Residents’ Association of Switzerland (BRA) is a non-profit organisation for British, Commonwealth and Irish Citizens together with those who have, or have had a close connection with a person who is eligible for membership, or alternatively have, or had close connections with the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, or Ireland. The Association organises numerous cultural, recreational and social events in each of its regions for the benefit of its members. The BRA also promotes friendship between its members and the people of Switzerland, helping the membership to know Switzerland’s different regional cultures and assisting them to integrate into Swiss life.