We offer weekly career development workshops, 1-to-1 support, employability training, English language help, and opportunities to meet others in a supportive environment. The programme is free to join.

Facework Futures is designed for sanctuary seekers, refugees, and migrants—especially from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa—who live in the London Borough of Lewisham and have the right to work in the UK.

There will be three programmes during 2025. The current programme, starting 14th Feb finished on the 24th April. A date for the second programme has not yet been set but will likely be in June. to be announced shortly

Facework Futures is designed for sanctuary seekers, refugees, and migrants—especially from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa—who live in the London Borough of Lewisham and have the right to work in the UK.

Each programme has ten modules delivered on a weekly basis, one day per week.

We offer weekly career development workshops, 1-to-1 support, employability training, English language help, and opportunities to meet others in a supportive environment. The programme is free to join.

Training takes place Every Thursday, from February 1st to March 28th.

⏰ 7 pm - 9 pm

You can join us earlier on Thursday for: 💎 12 pm - 4 pm Co-working space

If you need a stable Internet connection and flexible workspaces you can join us for free. Boost your productivity with Hatcham House.

💎 4 pm - 5.30 pm Psychological support group

With professional support you can work on internal barriers and negative beliefs that may hinder your job search and employment prospects. 💎 6 pm - 7 pm The English Speaking Club

We welcome you to meet with native speakers for friendly conversations. Together, we'll sip, savor, and speak to improve language skills, get to know British culture of small talk and build strong relationships.

❤️‍🔥 7 pm - 9 pm TRAINING SESSION

We help you learn all the important skills you need to find a job: job search strategies, CV building, interview preparation, meeting people who can help you get a job, and even starting your own business.

💎 9 pm - 10 pm Networking

We strongly believe that learning doesn't have to be boring, so we make sure to make it fun. Facework Ukraine is a tiny but true Ukrainian community where you can connect with people who understand the challenges and triumphs you've experienced and who are ready to listen and empathize with you.

Hatcham House

367 Queens Road

London

SE14 5HD

The start date for the next programme will be announced during March, it will likely be starting in June, the date to be confirmed.

No. We welcome participants with all levels of English. Our sessions are designed to be inclusive, and we offer support with English language skills along the way.

Applicants from any country may attend, though they need to have recently arrived into the UK in the last three years. Certain exceptions can be made. To make the most of the course content the applicant needs to have an intermediate level of English, has a right to work and wants to deliver positive change into their community. They must also be able to physically attend Fridays, once per week the workshop venue.

We ask as a minimum that each applicant committs to delivering a minimum of three workshops to their own community and/or those recently arrived. Workshop content needs to be focused on employability which can cover; mind, body or spirit. Facework will support in this initiative and provide content if needed.

The training will be in English, but translation into Ukrainian will be provided if needed.

No previous UK work experience or qualifications are required. We welcome people at all stages of their employment journey.

The programme will be held at:

Hatcham House, 367 Queen's Rd, London SE14 5HD

The goal of this programme is to prepare you for employment and help you understand UK work culture. We work in partnership with local employers who regularly share job vacancies with us, and we actively refer suitable participants to those opportunities.

It is a free training program for refugees that is run by and for Ukrainians.

If trainees attend more than 70% of sessions trainees they will receive certificates of completion course at the end of the training.

The programme is primarily for people living in the London Borough of Lewisham, but if you live nearby, feel free to get in touch and we can see if there’s space.

You are very welcome. Please register and see you soon!

No, it’s a community-based programme, not a formal college course. However, we do offer learning, skill-building, and referrals to college or training providers if you want to continue studying.

No—people of all ages (18+) are welcome.

Yes. We stay in touch with participants and offer ongoing support, advice, and invitations to events and opportunities.