The Anglo-Finnish Society is the oldest Finland related voluntary organisation in the UK. Non-political and non-profit making, the Society fosters cultural and social relations between these two countries and warmly welcomes anybody with an interest in Finland, its language, culture and the Finnish way of life.
The Anglo-Finnish Society
Cultural contacts
between Britain & Finland
Events
We organise on average 8-9 meetings or other events a year, most of them being illustrated talks and discussions at a variety of locations in London. Join us at our upcoming events!
Mar 19, 2026
Changing EU-UK relations and the role the European Parliament
Talk: Changing EU-UK relations and the role the European Parliament by Leena Linnus, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK Venue: Allen Room (First Floor), St Anne’s Church, 55 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 6AF at 3 p.m. on 19 March 2026 BREXIT was realised when the UK formally departed the EU […]
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Apr 14, 2026
Annual General Meeting
Our AGM is set for 14 April 2026 at 5 p.m. Further details will follow nearer the time to members.
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May 1, 2026
Vappu-Valborg Lunch
Our Vappu-Valborg lunch is planned again for 1 May 2026 with a tour of the art at Gray’s Inn also being organised. More details to follow later.
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May 27, 2026
Book launch – Trailblazers: The First Women Elected to Parliament
Save the date – more details to be confirmed later: Book launch- Trailblazers: The First Women Elected to Parliament Talk and Reception – 27 May 6-8pm In this talk to launch her latest book, Dr Paula Bartley reveals how Finland shook world politics, with Trailblazer Hilda Käkikoski. Since 1982, when she co-edited and co-authored the […]
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