In Focus Education & Development
@infocuscio.bsky.social
🖼️📸Charity delivering creative educational development through arts and photography to young people and communities for over a decade!
A brilliant week with Compass School students! They explored shutter-speed effects and took part in a photographic scavenger hunt, producing some fantastic and imaginative images. Here’s a look at what they created 📸💡
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A brilliant week with Compass School students! They explored shutter-speed effects and took part in a photographic scavenger hunt, producing some fantastic and imaginative images. Here’s a look at what they created 📸💡
📸 New on the blog: our @artswork.bsky.social Breakthrough Admin & Comms Assistant blogs a Compass School session with DSLR cameras 🎨 See the amazing photos and reflections from the workshop 👇
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/11/14/photography-scavenger-hunt-session-with-compass-school/
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/11/14/photography-scavenger-hunt-session-with-compass-school/
November 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📸 New on the blog: our @artswork.bsky.social Breakthrough Admin & Comms Assistant blogs a Compass School session with DSLR cameras 🎨 See the amazing photos and reflections from the workshop 👇
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/11/14/photography-scavenger-hunt-session-with-compass-school/
https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/11/14/photography-scavenger-hunt-session-with-compass-school/
New blog post from our @artswork.bsky.social Breakthrough Programme Admin & Comms Assistant, Dylan! They document their first experience at In Focus meetings and our Youth Leadership Group, where we had guest speaker Daniel Crow! https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/11/14/team-meeting-youth-leadership/
November 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
New blog post from our @artswork.bsky.social Breakthrough Programme Admin & Comms Assistant, Dylan! They document their first experience at In Focus meetings and our Youth Leadership Group, where we had guest speaker Daniel Crow! https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/11/14/team-meeting-youth-leadership/
It’s #LivingWageWeek! We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer by @livingwageuk.bsky.social !🎉
We join employers who are taking ‘A Step beyond’ by becoming Living Wage accredited and paying a real Living Wage. Find out more #LivingWageFoundation
We join employers who are taking ‘A Step beyond’ by becoming Living Wage accredited and paying a real Living Wage. Find out more #LivingWageFoundation
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It’s #LivingWageWeek! We are proud to be an accredited living wage employer by @livingwageuk.bsky.social !🎉
We join employers who are taking ‘A Step beyond’ by becoming Living Wage accredited and paying a real Living Wage. Find out more #LivingWageFoundation
We join employers who are taking ‘A Step beyond’ by becoming Living Wage accredited and paying a real Living Wage. Find out more #LivingWageFoundation
It’s @livingwageuk.bsky.social Living Wage Week! 🎊 And to mark it, we had a go at photographing #logosinthewild!
We’re proud to join 16,000 employers making a difference - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living.
Find out more: www.livingwage.org.uk
#LivingWageWeek
We’re proud to join 16,000 employers making a difference - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living.
Find out more: www.livingwage.org.uk
#LivingWageWeek
November 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It’s @livingwageuk.bsky.social Living Wage Week! 🎊 And to mark it, we had a go at photographing #logosinthewild!
We’re proud to join 16,000 employers making a difference - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living.
Find out more: www.livingwage.org.uk
#LivingWageWeek
We’re proud to join 16,000 employers making a difference - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living.
Find out more: www.livingwage.org.uk
#LivingWageWeek
🎄Christmas shopping Sorted ✔️ Our 2026 calendar is ready for pre-order! This A4 wall calendar features work made during all of our sessions with talented young artists! 🧑🎨📸 Please note this calendar is a pre-order shipping no later than 5th Dec for delivery before Xmas! infocusedu.co.uk/calendar
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🎄Christmas shopping Sorted ✔️ Our 2026 calendar is ready for pre-order! This A4 wall calendar features work made during all of our sessions with talented young artists! 🧑🎨📸 Please note this calendar is a pre-order shipping no later than 5th Dec for delivery before Xmas! infocusedu.co.uk/calendar
Half term’s coming up! 🍂🎨📸
Join us at In Focus for photography, writing & collage for ages 10–17.
💸 £30 per day or book Oct + Feb & get April half price!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
👉 Book: https://tr.ee/infocushol
#Southampton #HalfTerm #CreativeWorkshop #YouthArts
Join us at In Focus for photography, writing & collage for ages 10–17.
💸 £30 per day or book Oct + Feb & get April half price!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
👉 Book: https://tr.ee/infocushol
#Southampton #HalfTerm #CreativeWorkshop #YouthArts
October 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Half term’s coming up! 🍂🎨📸
Join us at In Focus for photography, writing & collage for ages 10–17.
💸 £30 per day or book Oct + Feb & get April half price!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
👉 Book: https://tr.ee/infocushol
#Southampton #HalfTerm #CreativeWorkshop #YouthArts
Join us at In Focus for photography, writing & collage for ages 10–17.
💸 £30 per day or book Oct + Feb & get April half price!
📅 Wed 29 Oct, Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
👉 Book: https://tr.ee/infocushol
#Southampton #HalfTerm #CreativeWorkshop #YouthArts
👋 Looking for half term plans?
Ages 10–17 in Southampton can dive into photography, creative writing, collage, mixed media + more.
💷 £30 a day – or plan ahead: book Oct + Feb and get April half price!
📍 Network Eagle Labs, Portland Terrace, SO14 7SJ
🎟 Book now: https://tr.ee/infocushol
Ages 10–17 in Southampton can dive into photography, creative writing, collage, mixed media + more.
💷 £30 a day – or plan ahead: book Oct + Feb and get April half price!
📍 Network Eagle Labs, Portland Terrace, SO14 7SJ
🎟 Book now: https://tr.ee/infocushol
September 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
👋 Looking for half term plans?
Ages 10–17 in Southampton can dive into photography, creative writing, collage, mixed media + more.
💷 £30 a day – or plan ahead: book Oct + Feb and get April half price!
📍 Network Eagle Labs, Portland Terrace, SO14 7SJ
🎟 Book now: https://tr.ee/infocushol
Ages 10–17 in Southampton can dive into photography, creative writing, collage, mixed media + more.
💷 £30 a day – or plan ahead: book Oct + Feb and get April half price!
📍 Network Eagle Labs, Portland Terrace, SO14 7SJ
🎟 Book now: https://tr.ee/infocushol
Who has the best team ever? 👋 That’s us! Last week we had our In Focus team day - sharing ideas, getting creative & even a collage workshop led by one of our young #DSLR1625 participants. Grateful for this inspiring bunch 🤍 More to share soon!
September 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Who has the best team ever? 👋 That’s us! Last week we had our In Focus team day - sharing ideas, getting creative & even a collage workshop led by one of our young #DSLR1625 participants. Grateful for this inspiring bunch 🤍 More to share soon!
It’s #InternationalDayofCharity 💙 Usually we share young people’s creativity, but today we’re asking for your support. Every donation helps us break down barriers so young people can access creative opportunities. Thank you! https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/donate/
September 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It’s #InternationalDayofCharity 💙 Usually we share young people’s creativity, but today we’re asking for your support. Every donation helps us break down barriers so young people can access creative opportunities. Thank you! https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/donate/
✨ On 13 June, young people from In Focus’ DSLR programme unveiled And Everything In-Between: their latest group exhibition. See the full feature + video here: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/08/14/and-everything-in-between/
September 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
✨ On 13 June, young people from In Focus’ DSLR programme unveiled And Everything In-Between: their latest group exhibition. See the full feature + video here: https://www.infocusedu.co.uk/2025/08/14/and-everything-in-between/
🤯We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since 'They Will Not Take You Seriously' at God’s House Tower!
The young LGBTQIA+ artists continue to amaze us today🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
One of the standout pieces was a powerful poem written and performed by the group, take a minute to watch/listen 💖
The young LGBTQIA+ artists continue to amaze us today🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
One of the standout pieces was a powerful poem written and performed by the group, take a minute to watch/listen 💖
August 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
🤯We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since 'They Will Not Take You Seriously' at God’s House Tower!
The young LGBTQIA+ artists continue to amaze us today🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
One of the standout pieces was a powerful poem written and performed by the group, take a minute to watch/listen 💖
The young LGBTQIA+ artists continue to amaze us today🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
One of the standout pieces was a powerful poem written and performed by the group, take a minute to watch/listen 💖
We had such an amazing time at #southamptonpride over the weekend! You all looked fabulous in our photobooth! Thank you to those who came and had a chat, and struck a pose! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳 #southampton #southamptonevents #pride #pridesoton #sotonpride
August 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We had such an amazing time at #southamptonpride over the weekend! You all looked fabulous in our photobooth! Thank you to those who came and had a chat, and struck a pose! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🥳 #southampton #southamptonevents #pride #pridesoton #sotonpride
We are proud to be celebrating a year of being an accredited living wage employer by Living Wage Foundation!🎉
We join over 15,000 other employers in the country in a voluntary scheme committed to paying our employees a wage that reflects the realities of working life in the UK.
We join over 15,000 other employers in the country in a voluntary scheme committed to paying our employees a wage that reflects the realities of working life in the UK.
August 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We are proud to be celebrating a year of being an accredited living wage employer by Living Wage Foundation!🎉
We join over 15,000 other employers in the country in a voluntary scheme committed to paying our employees a wage that reflects the realities of working life in the UK.
We join over 15,000 other employers in the country in a voluntary scheme committed to paying our employees a wage that reflects the realities of working life in the UK.
👩🏽💻BORDERLESS📸
In Focus is proud to support this project, continuing our commitment to creative community spaces 💛
Borderless is a virtual photography exhibition created with and by migrant and refugee communities in Southampton.
In Focus is proud to support this project, continuing our commitment to creative community spaces 💛
Borderless is a virtual photography exhibition created with and by migrant and refugee communities in Southampton.
August 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
👩🏽💻BORDERLESS📸
In Focus is proud to support this project, continuing our commitment to creative community spaces 💛
Borderless is a virtual photography exhibition created with and by migrant and refugee communities in Southampton.
In Focus is proud to support this project, continuing our commitment to creative community spaces 💛
Borderless is a virtual photography exhibition created with and by migrant and refugee communities in Southampton.
✨ Join our FREE Photography & Creative Workshops! ✨
Explore your creativity, connect with others, and learn new skills in a safe, relaxed and inclusive space. Open to ages 16-25! Perfect for young creatives in Southampton / Hampshire who want to build skills in photography and art.
Explore your creativity, connect with others, and learn new skills in a safe, relaxed and inclusive space. Open to ages 16-25! Perfect for young creatives in Southampton / Hampshire who want to build skills in photography and art.
August 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
✨ Join our FREE Photography & Creative Workshops! ✨
Explore your creativity, connect with others, and learn new skills in a safe, relaxed and inclusive space. Open to ages 16-25! Perfect for young creatives in Southampton / Hampshire who want to build skills in photography and art.
Explore your creativity, connect with others, and learn new skills in a safe, relaxed and inclusive space. Open to ages 16-25! Perfect for young creatives in Southampton / Hampshire who want to build skills in photography and art.
🎨 Your Stories: Free Jane Austen-inspired workshops in Southampton to share your story through art 💬 Your work joins a digital + public exhibition before her 250th birthday 🎉 🧃 Free snacks 📍 Southampton 📅 11+ (U18s with adult) https://tr.ee/yourstories In partnership with @artswork.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🎨 Your Stories: Free Jane Austen-inspired workshops in Southampton to share your story through art 💬 Your work joins a digital + public exhibition before her 250th birthday 🎉 🧃 Free snacks 📍 Southampton 📅 11+ (U18s with adult) https://tr.ee/yourstories In partnership with @artswork.bsky.social
📺 We’ve been awarded support by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & The National Lottery @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for our programme Develop Skills Learn and Reflect (DSLR16-25)!!🎉 Which means more continued creativity for incredible young artists! Thank you so much to ACE & The National Lottery!
July 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📺 We’ve been awarded support by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & The National Lottery @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for our programme Develop Skills Learn and Reflect (DSLR16-25)!!🎉 Which means more continued creativity for incredible young artists! Thank you so much to ACE & The National Lottery!
🚨 18-25 years? In Focus & @artswork.bsky.social are offering a Traineeship Administration & Communications Assistant role through the Breakthrough Programme!
📍 Southampton
⏳ 25 hrs/week
💸 £12.60/hour
🗓️ Deadline: 11:45pm, 17 August
🧭 Start date: 29 Sept 2025 – 28 March 2026 tr.ee/infocusbreak...
📍 Southampton
⏳ 25 hrs/week
💸 £12.60/hour
🗓️ Deadline: 11:45pm, 17 August
🧭 Start date: 29 Sept 2025 – 28 March 2026 tr.ee/infocusbreak...
July 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
🚨 18-25 years? In Focus & @artswork.bsky.social are offering a Traineeship Administration & Communications Assistant role through the Breakthrough Programme!
📍 Southampton
⏳ 25 hrs/week
💸 £12.60/hour
🗓️ Deadline: 11:45pm, 17 August
🧭 Start date: 29 Sept 2025 – 28 March 2026 tr.ee/infocusbreak...
📍 Southampton
⏳ 25 hrs/week
💸 £12.60/hour
🗓️ Deadline: 11:45pm, 17 August
🧭 Start date: 29 Sept 2025 – 28 March 2026 tr.ee/infocusbreak...
We’re finalists for a Community Organisation LGBT Award at the National Diversity Awards out of 85,000 nominees! We’ve been recognised for our inclusive, creative work with young people. This is huge for us, and for the communities we serve. 💫🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
👉https://tr.ee/EuXJgm
#InclusionMatters #Southampton
👉https://tr.ee/EuXJgm
#InclusionMatters #Southampton
July 1, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We’re finalists for a Community Organisation LGBT Award at the National Diversity Awards out of 85,000 nominees! We’ve been recognised for our inclusive, creative work with young people. This is huge for us, and for the communities we serve. 💫🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
👉https://tr.ee/EuXJgm
#InclusionMatters #Southampton
👉https://tr.ee/EuXJgm
#InclusionMatters #Southampton
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️We took some of our young participants to meet with MPs at UK Parliament, following recent impact on the trans community.
Thanks @laboursatvir.bsky.social Darren Paffey & Lorna Fielker for hearing us and making it happen
As #PrideMonth ends, read their powerful reflections: 🔗 tr.ee/zCEgCYBscs
Thanks @laboursatvir.bsky.social Darren Paffey & Lorna Fielker for hearing us and making it happen
As #PrideMonth ends, read their powerful reflections: 🔗 tr.ee/zCEgCYBscs
June 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️We took some of our young participants to meet with MPs at UK Parliament, following recent impact on the trans community.
Thanks @laboursatvir.bsky.social Darren Paffey & Lorna Fielker for hearing us and making it happen
As #PrideMonth ends, read their powerful reflections: 🔗 tr.ee/zCEgCYBscs
Thanks @laboursatvir.bsky.social Darren Paffey & Lorna Fielker for hearing us and making it happen
As #PrideMonth ends, read their powerful reflections: 🔗 tr.ee/zCEgCYBscs
🎉 DIY Southampton x In Focus present: And There It Was… For the Curious! A free, friendly creative writing group for all, no experience needed, just curiosity! ✍️🦊
📅 2nd Weds monthly, 7:30–8:45pm
📍Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
🎟️ Just turn up, it’s FREE!
📅 2nd Weds monthly, 7:30–8:45pm
📍Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
🎟️ Just turn up, it’s FREE!
June 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
🎉 DIY Southampton x In Focus present: And There It Was… For the Curious! A free, friendly creative writing group for all, no experience needed, just curiosity! ✍️🦊
📅 2nd Weds monthly, 7:30–8:45pm
📍Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
🎟️ Just turn up, it’s FREE!
📅 2nd Weds monthly, 7:30–8:45pm
📍Network Eagle Labs, Southampton
🎟️ Just turn up, it’s FREE!
🎨📸 Know a creative young person aged 10–17? Our Photography & Arts Workshops are back this summer! Wednesdays at Network Eagle Labs, Southampton.
🪶 Book by 30 June for early bird discount!
🎟️https://tr.ee/TOqqPz
🪶 Book by 30 June for early bird discount!
🎟️https://tr.ee/TOqqPz
June 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🎨📸 Know a creative young person aged 10–17? Our Photography & Arts Workshops are back this summer! Wednesdays at Network Eagle Labs, Southampton.
🪶 Book by 30 June for early bird discount!
🎟️https://tr.ee/TOqqPz
🪶 Book by 30 June for early bird discount!
🎟️https://tr.ee/TOqqPz
🏆We’re thrilled to be finalists for the National Diversity Awards as a Community Organisation Award for LGBT! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Thank you to everyone who voted. At In Focus, we’re proud to create inclusive, empowering spaces where young people can truly be themselves 🥳
Thank you to everyone who voted. At In Focus, we’re proud to create inclusive, empowering spaces where young people can truly be themselves 🥳
June 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🏆We’re thrilled to be finalists for the National Diversity Awards as a Community Organisation Award for LGBT! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Thank you to everyone who voted. At In Focus, we’re proud to create inclusive, empowering spaces where young people can truly be themselves 🥳
Thank you to everyone who voted. At In Focus, we’re proud to create inclusive, empowering spaces where young people can truly be themselves 🥳
🚨 Last chance! ‘And Everything In-Between’ is only on until tomorrow (Sunday 22 June) at God’s House Tower! 🗞️ Grab a free newspaper while you’re there; packed with work from the next generation of great artists!
June 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
🚨 Last chance! ‘And Everything In-Between’ is only on until tomorrow (Sunday 22 June) at God’s House Tower! 🗞️ Grab a free newspaper while you’re there; packed with work from the next generation of great artists!