Friends International

Who we are

Friends International Ministries (trading name: “Friends International”) is a Christian charity seeking to grow friendship and faith with international students in the UK and Ireland.

Over 600,000 international students study at UK universities and some 550,000 come to study English in language schools.

We want to give as many as we can a great time here, chances to experience real local culture, and opportunities to hear the Christian message. Our activities are open to those of all faiths and none.

We equip churches and volunteers to serve, minister, and engage with international students, caring for them holistically. We also organise a range of social events and activities for international students.

By reason of the activities carried out by employees and the context in which they are carried out, every role at Friends International will be assessed as to whether there is an Occupational Requirement (OR) for the job holder to be a Christian who is able to subscribe to our Statement of Faith and ethos. Friends International agrees and adopts the Evangelical Alliance Basis of Faith, which may be viewed on our website. 

We are a registered charity in England and Wales (1094095), and in Scotland (SC 048838). In Ireland, we partner with Christian Unions Ireland (CUI).