UPCOMING EVENTS
Swiss Community Events Calendar
Available for the first time, a comprehensive calendar to download with all Swiss events in the UK - from music concerts to art exhibitions to talks to just having a cuppa.
If you know of an event that is not listed on the calendar below of the PDF download, please do let us know so that we can keep it as up to date as possible:
Send us your eventPhase I: Call for candidates
05.10.2024 – 15.02.2025
Candidate eligibility is confirmed by the Swiss Embassy London
Phase II: Call for votes
11.04.2025 – 11.05.2025
Candidate profiles published in Swiss Review UK Regional Pages Issue II and on this website.
Phase III: Elected UK Delegates ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025
What makes an eligible candidate?
A candidate must be a Swiss citizen living in the UK and registered with the Swiss Embassy London. They must be fluent in either German or French, which are the languages at the OSA Council meetings, and be willing to participate in two yearly meetings of the OSA Council online and in Switzerland.
All candidates standing for the next term have to be independently vetted for elibility by the Swiss Embassy London or provide evidence or registration via Online desk for Swiss nationals residing abroad (admin.ch). Applications to stand for elections will close on the 15th February 2025.
Join as a Mentee or as a Mentor!
MENTORING PROGRAMME 2025 IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
The YPG are delighted to announce that applications for the fifth edition of the BSCC Young Professionals Group (YPG) Mentoring Programme are open!
If you are a young professional looking for a sparring partner for your professional growth, or if you are a professional wishing to share your skills and experience that you have harnessed during your career, the BSCC YPG Mentoring Programme should be the natural next step for you.
Join our Mentoring Programme as a mentee to connect with senior leaders, who can guide you towards career growth, or take on the role of a mentor to support young professionals in their career development.
Our Young Professionals Group launched in 2015 and we are proud that almost 10 years later we are growing our community and adding new concepts and activities.
We look forward to receiving your application and pairing you with a match that will propel you forward.
|
Raffles are held at Southern Area Swiss Club events!
Join us for a Sunday Lunch in Farnham to alleviate the dismal January weather.
All are welcome to join UK Chapter Committee members and colleagues from the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK for drinks and networking at The Larrik - no need to register - just turn up. We look forward to seeing you there!
Find out more about the BSCC and keep up to date with events >
Those wishing to vote for the CSA Delegates in the United Kingdom will need to be registered with the local representation before Friday, 31st January 2025. Eligible voters will be sent an email with instructions on how to vote online by the FDFA (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs) when the voting polls open on Friday, 11th April 2025.
All votes are confidential. Personal information is only used by the necessary authorities to verify the eligibility of each vote received. Any Swiss citizen aged 18 or over is entitled to vote, provided they are registered with the Swiss Embassy – and, crucially, registered under a valid e-mail address. The invitation to vote will be sent by e-mail directly.
The elected candidates are ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025 which will take at the Swiss Embassy.
Not registered at the Swiss Embassy London? All votes are independently vetted for elibility by the Swiss Embassy London or ensure egistration via Online desk for Swiss nationals residing abroad (admin.ch).
All information and eligibility to vote is available on our dedicated elections webpage >
All are welcome to join UK Chapter Committee members and colleagues from the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK for drinks and networking at The Larrik - no need to register - just turn up. We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming 2025 dates:
Tuesday 11th March
Tuesday 8th April
Tuesday 13th May
Phase I: Call for candidates
05.10.2024 – 15.02.2025
Candidate eligibility is confirmed by the Swiss Embassy London
Phase II: Call for votes
11.04.2025 – 11.05.2025
Candidate profiles published in Swiss Review UK Regional Pages Issue II and on this website.
Phase III: Elected UK Delegates ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025
What makes an eligible candidate?
A candidate must be a Swiss citizen living in the UK and registered with the Swiss Embassy London. They must be fluent in either German or French, which are the languages at the OSA Council meetings, and be willing to participate in two yearly meetings of the OSA Council online and in Switzerland.
All candidates standing for the next term have to be independently vetted for elibility by the Swiss Embassy London or provide evidence or registration via Online desk for Swiss nationals residing abroad (admin.ch). Applications to stand for elections will close on the 15th February 2025.
Freedom as the most important growth driver.
The BSCC's Public Affairs Commission (PAC) is delighted to have Swiss International Air Lines as our sponsor for this year's Westminster Dinner.
Hosted by Rt Hon Andrew Rosindell MP, Chair of the All-Party British-Swiss Parliamentary Group, this year the dinner provides an opportunity to hear from a leading Swiss thinker how best to navigate the challenges business and societies face and win through.
For BSCC members or by invitation only.
Elections Timetable
Vote without delay for the next UK CSA Delegate, representing your interest as a Swiss living and working in the UK.
Phase I: Call for candidates
05.10.2024 – 15.02.2025
Candidate eligibility is confirmed by the Swiss Embassy London
Phase II: Call for votes
11.04.2025 – 11.05.2025
Candidate profiles published in Swiss Review UK Regional Pages Issue II and on this website.
Phase III: Elected UK Delegates ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025
Voting will open on the 11th of April and will be closed at midnight 11th of May 2025.
Those wishing to vote for the CSA Delegates in the United Kingdom will need to be registered with the local representation before Friday, 31st January 2025. Eligible voters will be sent an email with instructions on how to vote online by the FDFA (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs) when the voting polls open on Friday, 11th April 2025.
All votes are confidential. Personal information is only used by the necessary authorities to verify the eligibility of each vote received. Any Swiss citizen aged 18 or over is entitled to vote, provided they are registered with the Swiss Embassy – and, crucially, registered under a valid e-mail address. The invitation to vote will be sent by e-mail directly.
The elected candidates are ratified at the FOSSUK AGM in June 2025 which will take at the Swiss Embassy.
All information and eligibility to vote is available on our dedicated elections webpage >
At the 2025 FOSSUK AGM, the voted in new UK Delegates to the Council of the Swiss Abroad will be announced.
Save the date!
More details will be published closer to the time.
For any enquiries about eligibility to stand as a candidate or voting, please visit our dedicated elections page on this website >
