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Learn MoreAlkionides UK · Registered Charity No. 1205188
A home away from home for Cypriot families facing treatment in London
Our Nest in North London gives low-income patients and their families a free place to stay near the major hospitals, with volunteers on hand for everything from transport to translation.
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Who we are
About us
Inspired by the halcyon days of Greek myth, Alkionides UK is dedicated to bringing light and comfort to low-income Cypriot patients and their families who come to the UK for medical treatment that is not yet available in Cyprus.
Our permanent base, the ‘Nest’, is a welcoming home in North London located close to major hospitals. It provides free accommodation and support for patients and their families during their treatment, offering not just a place to stay but a sense of warmth and community far from home.
The charity is run entirely by volunteers who devote their time and effort to helping families facing financial and medical hardship. With the support of sponsors and generous donors, we organise fundraising and cultural events to ensure that every contribution goes directly towards helping those in need.
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Share your time, skills, or resources to help us organize events and raise funds. Join our growing team of volunteers who make a real difference.
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Support the Nest
Help Us Continue Our Mission
Alkionides UK exists to support low-income Cypriot patients receiving medical treatment in the UK, offering a home away from home and essential assistance when life becomes overwhelming.
We rely on supporters like you to keep our doors open and our services free for those who need them most.
Every gesture counts and every action has an impact.
Words from families
Ευχαριστώ από καρδιάς τις Αλκυονίδες για τη φιλοξενία, τη ζεστασιά και την ευγένειά σας.
Έχετε ένα υπέροχο έργο και μας προσφέρατε μια άψογη και αξιοπρεπέστατη διαμονή, με καλή παρέα, που μας έκανε να νιώσουμε σαν στο σπίτι μας από την πρώτη στιγμή.
From our community
Recent Highlights
Honouring Meal
Doulla & Joe Koumi opened their beautiful home in Birmingham to honour Alan & Marie for their lifetime contribution to Alkionides, together with our Birmingham team and Directors Liliana Malla and Helen Vasiliou. Many beautiful memories were shared during an unforgettable Kleftiko event! Kyriacos Akathiotis brought the lamb and Demetrios Markou joined in the celebrations.
Birmingham
Honouring Support
Mrs Maro Athanasiou presenting His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas with a plaque in recognition of his invaluable support in February 2026.
February 2026
Thank You Tour
A “Thank you” tour of the National Gallery by our President, Marie Nicholsby, for our Guest of Honour, Mrs Vasiliki Kinani Kourou, wife of our patron Dr Kouros, and our invaluable volunteers.
National Gallery, London
Student Nurses Visit
Student nurses from the European University visiting our ‘Nest’ in spring 2025, with liver transplant surgeon, Stephanos Pericleous, were treated to an afternoon tour of the transplant ward at the Royal Free Hospital.
Spring 2025Read the story →
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Some of our special moments
Our sponsors
Together We Make a Difference
A special thank you to our sponsors who stand with Alkionides UK in helping families through difficult times
