About us
Founded in 2017, Friends of the Goethe-Institut UK is a registered charity (Registered Charity No. 1180177) supported by both corporate and individual members. Our mission is to promote German language, arts and culture in the UK through educational and cultural events and programmes. We aim to deepen public understanding and encourage international cultural exchange, especially between the UK and Germany.
As a charity, we support and complement the work of the Goethe-Institut UK by encouraging wider access to inter-cultural learning and building connections across communities.
As a charity, we support and complement the work of the Goethe-Institut UK by encouraging wider access to inter-cultural learning and building connections across communities.
What we do
We focus on creating meaningful connections between young people in the UK and Germany by supporting inter-cultural exchange programmes. With partial funding, we empower students from diverse backgrounds to connect, collaborate, and forge lasting relationships that foster mutual understanding — a mission that is more important than ever in a post-Brexit world. As an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, we also offer German as a skill through the Gimagine Award, making quality language learning more accessible to all.
I think what I liked the most was that I suddenly came into contact with so many new people and realized how much I am actually capable of.
Unsere Mitglieder
Friends of the Goethe-Institut UK is proudly supported by three dedicated corporate members: Bayern LB, Siemens Energy, and Pan Macmillan. . Alongside these institutional partners, an increasing number of dedicated individuals—many initially introduced through their professional affiliations—now contribute valuable expertise and insights in support of our mission. Collectively, they constitute a robust network that advances opportunity, innovation, and meaningful impact.
The Goethe-Institut plays an important role in strengthening cultural understanding and collaboration between the UK and Germany. In a world where connection and openness matter more than ever, its work creates meaningful opportunities for dialogue, exchange and learning. By supporting the Friends of the Goethe Institut, we are investing in people, in cross-cultural relationships, and in a future shaped by curiosity, mutual respect and shared values.
BayernLB has welcomed the opportunity of building upon the aims of the Goethe-Institut of supporting German Language abroad and promoting international cultural co-operation. (...) Perhaps now more than ever, these initiatives are necessary to contribute towards a greater understanding of one another across our European borders. There is so much more we can do, together!
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