Meet up for a drink and a chat at this 19th century pub with beer garden, built on a truly historic site on the bank of the Thames in Southwark. Its rich history dates back to the 1600s and beyond, we will talk about it when we meet. The pub is next door to the... Read More
Join us for a unique opportunity to be accompanied by a member of the London Art Week team, who will open the doors to some of London’s leading galleries specialising in works of art from Antiquity to the 21st Century. You will discover museum-quality paintings, drawings and sculptures spanning over 5000 years in the heart... Read More
We continue the series of walks around London that we have started two year ago. The aim is to give FOCUS members the opportunity to travel to different, beautiful parts of London and walk through them while chatting with other FOCUS members and get to know the FOCUS team. This time we will go to... Read More
After a short walk along the river Thames we will enter the marvellous gardens of Chiswick house, have a walk there and see the conservatory, the semi-circular ‘Italian’ garden in front of the Conservatory. Built between 1726 and 1729 Chiswick House, is one of the earliest and most important neo-Palladian villas in England.
If you are new to the UK or if have questions on anything from understanding the healthcare system to how British people communicate, then add this webinar to your calendar. In this light-hearted and useful presentation of top tips we will share our knowledge of living in this vibrant, multi-cultural metropolis. Main topics: healthcare, transportation,... Read More
This Event has been cancelled - Join us for an evening at the FOCUS office, with a glass of wine and nibbles and to listen to a talk by Victoria Rennoldson, one of the speakers most appreciated by the FOCUS community. This time Victoria will talk about Cultural Intelligence and how it is key to... 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…