London First

London First’s mission is simply to make London the best city in the world in which to do business, and it runs a wide range of networks to promote its aim, providing opportunities for debate and to share information, and also to network with others to further facilitate the City's economic development. London First also strives to influence national and local government policies and investment decisions to further strengthen London’s place in the global economy.

London First is a non profit-making organisation, has no direct political affiliations and is entirely funded by its membership which is solid and credible. The organisation continues to build on its strong record of achievement and actively welcomes enquiries from both within the City and further afield.

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London First is an influential business membership organisation, whose mission is to make London the best city in the world in which to do business.

The organisation represents the capital’s leading employers across major sectors including Financial and Business Services, Property, Transport, ICT, Creative Industries, Hospitality and Retail. Their membership also includes all of the higher education institutions, further education colleges and NHS hospital trusts in London.

Our main initiatives:

• Tube User Forum initiative - enables frank dialogue between those responsible for the Tube and the business community
• Leading London - an innovative student awards scheme driving workforce diversity in the capital
• Skills London 2008 - providing young Londoners with information and advice on career and training opportunities
• London Planning Awards
• Teach First - an organisation which encourages exceptional graduates to teach in challenging London schools for two years.