The Chinese and Japanese rooms at the V&A museum, guided tour followed by drinks Join us for an exclusive, fun evening of art, culture and networking! The V&A museum has one of the finest collections of Chinese and Japanese works of art to be found outside Asia. During our tour Anne Haworth, art historian and... Read More
Join us in our office to celebrate the beginning of the festive season! We will share together: Mulled wine & mince pies British Christmas traditions Fun moments with a quiz game & much more... This will be a great networking opportunity and don't forget to wear your ugliest Christmas jumper ;)
An opportunity to network and learn: if you are new to the UK or if have questions on anything from understanding the healthcare system to how British people communicate, then join us at the FOCUS office. In this light-hearted and useful presentation of top tips we will share our knowledge of living in this vibrant,... Read More
Let’s meet up and walk from the Tower Bridge to one of the most important art galleries in London, The white Cube, and to have lunch at a foodie playground, Maltby Street Market . Let’s venture beneath the arches of London Bridge where the market comes to life during the weekend. There's a fantastic range... Read More
Now is the time for tomorrow's solutions. Discover our Career Development Programme and get curious about what it can bring to your career path! This Career Development Programme offers you all the support needed in your reflection. We offer 2 different packages depending on your situation and your objectives. Either you wish to continue in... Read More
If you are new to the UK or if you have questions on anything from understanding the healthcare system to how British people communicate. In this light-hearted and valuable presentation of Top Tips, we will share our knowledge of living in this vibrant, multi-cultural metropolis. Main topics: healthcare, transportation, socialising, British culture, education and more.... Read More
Our members are international professionals and their families. We soften their landing so they have a successful time in the UK.
I cannot imagine what our life would be without the support and assistance from FOCUS. As a new member, I am also looking forward to attending all the workshops and events to continue my great experience with FOCUS and help myself to be more “local”. We were so lucky, as FOCUS provided us a 360-degree…
I recommend this programme (the Career Development Programme) not only for the job seekers but for any who want to learn about work experience. In addition to the programme, FOCUS has one of the best guides I have ever seen: Working in the UK – a key guide for working in the UK. During the…
I discovered FOCUS when I decided to return to work after a break. My friend talked to me about the Career Development Workshop… .I was lucky to find a group of friendly and supportive members to share my experience and ideas. At the end, I felt encouraged and more confident about what I wanted to…
I joined FOCUS right after I arrived in London. We were able to meet many people from around the world, exchange experiences and thoughts, and receive lots of suggestions in answer to all of our queries. This all certainly helped us to settle down. The FOCUS team also helped me understand the job market, property market…
The FOCUS team is very skilled at connecting people attending their events, giving tips on personal interests or even an organization we might have in common. I became friends with one of my work colleagues from a different department that I would have not met otherwise. FOCUS has been part of my second journey in…
FOCUS has been the best thing that happened to us in our first 100 days in London. Cultural activities, networking events and seminars helped us to speed up the process of integration into the UK culture. Raffaella found extremely helpful the Career Development Programme that supported her in a new phase of her career. We…
From the start, FOCUS has provided real-time insights to help me navigate the transition like a local. Within the first two months, I had great recommendations on childcare, beauty, doctors, opportunity to preview art shows, and even got a behind-the-scenes tour of Wimbledon! I was worried I’d be silo’d in my tech industry job, but…
While helping us navigate a new culture, Focus also introduced us to some of our dearest friends, making England quickly feel like home. I still love to pop in for their great events from time to time, as it is a always a fun way to meet new people and to continue learning about this…
FOCUS is a friendly guiding hand making you feel welcome and introducing you to new experiences. My husband and I recently moved to London from the US and adjusting to our new life was better with FOCUS because the amenities they offer including informative seminars, fun events and social gatherings – we especially loved the…
