FOCUS Information Services in London, UK

What is the name of this Organization/Club?

FOCUS Information Services

In what city is your organization based?

London

Describe your group.

FOCUS is a non-profit organisation that supports the international community in the UK. Established in 1982, FOCUS provides information and networking opportunities for its members, enabling them to integrate rapidly into their new environment.

What is unique about your organization?

FOCUS provides a personalised, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which 'insider' information and firsthand experience is readily and easily available to newcomers as well as settled in people.

What kind of activities does your group sponsor?

Among our services are: Programmes on living and working in the UK; Career Development programme; FOCUS publications (monthly magazine FOCUSnews, FOCUS Job Guide, and FOCUS Settling In Guide); Resource Centre with Lending Library; Interactive website; Volunteering opportunities; Social and professional networking.

Is there a membership fee?

Individual 60 Pounds; Couple 70 Pounds

Approximately how many members does this organization have?

1400

Is this organization specific to nationality? If yes, which nationality/ies. If no, what nationalities are represented in the membership?

We have members coming from 47 different countries.

What language(s) do member speak?

English as well as many others

What is the age range of the people in your group?

From 25 up

What is the name of the person new members should contact?

Kim Bradney, Director of Membership

E-mail Address:

[email protected]

Telephone Number:

44 20 7937 0050

Street Address:

13 Prince of Wales Terrace

City:

London

State/Province:

UK

Zip/Postal Code:

W8 5PG

Web site address (please include http://):

http://www.focus-info.org