About the Hellenic Centre
Established in 1994 in the heart of London, the Hellenic Centre is a thriving cultural hub which promotes exchanges and connections between Britain, Greece and Cyprus, the Greek-speaking world and beyond. Collaborating with artists, academics and cultural practitioners from the UK and around the world, the Hellenic Centre is host to a wide range of events, from talks to film screenings, exhibitions to dance and music. We are committed to bringing engaging and stimulating work to our diverse audiences. In 2025, we were voted the Best Greek Cultural Outreach Organisation 2025 - UK and received the Non-Profit Dedication & Integrity Excellence Award 2025 by Acquisition International. Our director Dr. Nayia Yiakoumaki was awarded Most Inspiring Cultural Sector CEO 2025 (UK).
Contact UsThe Hellenic Centre 30th Anniversary
2024 – 30th Anniversary
In 2024 we celebrated 30 years of the Hellenic Centre, we took this opportunity to commission a short film which looks back at our history and how we set the foundations to envision our future.
Starting off as a centre to host the Greek and Cypriot diaspora, in the recent years the Hellenic Centre has become a hub for artists, academics and professionals in London, interested in classical and contemporary Greek culture.
Thank you to musician Pavlos Carvalho, Hellenic Centre Executive Board Chairman, Mr Stamos Fafalios, author Victoria Hislop, Greek Language Courses and Cultural Events Manager, Evangelia Roussou, artist Amy Stephens and our director, Dr. Nayia Yiakoumaki for sharing their insight into the Centre’s cultural, educational and social contributions, and highlighting its role in preserving and promoting Hellenic culture in the UK.
The video was created by Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design students Hannah Blackwell, Callum Fernandes-Clarke and Eliana Folin. Music by Angelos Krallis.
The students shared with us their experience
Working with the Hellenic Centre on their 30th Anniversary Celebratory Video was one of the most valuable opportunities of my degree. As producer, I was able to hone my filmmaking skills alongside the commitment of my team members and the support of the Centre. It was a privilege to grow as a creative within an institution that holds such an important place in London’s cultural landscape. I feel especially thankful to Nayia Yiakoumaki and Agape Harmani, whose feedback, patience, and generosity made the process from March to September 2025 both collaborative and insightful. Support from Zak Peric, through his work with the Ignite Fund, was also invaluable, and I owe him my thanks as well. This project will remain a highlight of my time at university and a foundation for the work I hope to pursue in my professional career. I am grateful to have shared in such a milestone for the Centre and proud to have played a part in its continuing story.
It has been a pleasure working with the Hellenic Centre on their 30th anniversary celebration video. It has been an invaluable experience for myself and my team to film, edit and produce a piece that has been shared widely across social media and throughout the community. I would like to thank Nayia Yiakoumaki, Agape Harmani and Zak Peric for the opportunity to work on this project and the Ignite Fund for providing support and work experience for us. This work has been a great experience for me, helping to improve my portfolio and skills as a freelance editor and filmmaker. I look forward to continuing my relationship with the Hellenic Centre and working with other artists on other freelance opportunities. I am personally very proud of the work we have produced and will endeavour to continue to create art for the community and beyond.
Taking part in the Hellenic Centre’s 30th Anniversary Hackathon was an incredibly rewarding experience. It challenged me to think creatively, work under pressure, and tell the story of an organisation that has made such a meaningful impact in promoting Hellenic culture in the UK. Winning first place was an honour, but the opportunity to contribute to the Centre’s legacy through film and storytelling is what made the experience truly memorable. I’m grateful to the Hellenic Centre, Westminster School of Arts, Westminster School of Media and Comms, and the Ignite Fund for making this possible.
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