Essential information

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

We are open and able to offer help and support by phone or email. Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, our actual centre is currently closed to all visitors. This applies to all activities that usually take place on our premises or in any person-to-person environment.

We are still here for you. If you need our vital support during this difficult time, we are at the end of the phone, so please ring us or email. Call us on 01582 416783 or email [email protected].

Bereavement support

We know that many people will be trying to deal with a bereavement due to COVID-19 and we extend our condolences to anyone going through this. There is lots of support available locally and nationally, both for people facing a bereavement personally and for professionals who may be supporting them.

Use the resources below to find out more

Bereavement information and advice - Luton (local and national)

Bereavement information and advice - Bedfordshire (local and national

Bereavement support guidance for professionals

Normal opening times

Luton All Women’s Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Drop-in – 9.30am – 12.00noon (for women to self-refer or to telephone the centre)

Facilities

Our centre is designed with the needs of women in mind. Facilities include:

A welcoming reception/ waiting area with refreshments
Private counselling rooms
Sewing/craft room
Multi-use rooms (for group sessions, exercise classes etc.)
Computer/IT area (soon to be redeveloped)

Accessibility

Our aim is to ensure the centre’s services and activities can be accessed by every woman who needs us. Collectively the team at LAWC are representative of the town’s diverse ethnic mix, speak 6 languages between them and are trained to deal with cultural, disability and LGBT issues.

Unfortunately, LAWC’s current premises do not have full wheelchair/disabled access; this is something we will seek to rectify if/when considering new premises. However, if a client is not able to access the centre, we are able to see clients at another accessible venue in the town. Please contact us if you have particular access needs.

Charity information

Luton All Women’s Centre is a charity, registered in England and Wales, Charity number 1101754.

Our registered address is: The Spires Suite 2, Adelaide Street, Luton LU1 5BB

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Vote for us in Luton’s Best Awards!

Luton All Women’s Centre is thrilled to have won the Keeping Luton Safe award at this year’s Luton Best Awards. Congratulations to our team and huge thanks to our funders and everyone else who supports our work – you have all been part of enabling this fantastic achievement! Now, we are in the running to win the ‘People’s Choice Award’ but need your support. Please vote for us before the deadline of 30th June. Thank you!
Happy International Women's Day!

Wishing you a happy and inspirational International Women’s Day 2021. This year we’re linking to the United Nations theme about celebrating how women all over the world have coped with the pandemic and how we need to use this as a platform for greater gender equality going forwards.
International Women’s Day

March 8th, 3.00 - 4.30 pm on Zoom. Join us on this celebratory day as we reflect on how women have been affected by the events of the last year and consider the key issues for women right now and what we need to focus on in the year ahead.
Introduction to the new Domestic Abuse programme Own My Life (For Women)

March 9th, 10.00 – 11.00 am on Zoom. A short introduction to the 12 week programme run regularly by Luton All Women’s Centre, for any woman who is having relationship problems, is feeling uncomfortable with a partner’s behaviour or where something isn’t right at home.

Run by women for women

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our centre is currently closed but we are still offering our vital support remotely. Go to 'About us/Essential information' for updates.
Domestic abuse

Almost 30% of women in England and Wales say they have experienced domestic violence/abuse since the age of 16. If you are affected by this issue, Luton All Women's Centre is there to help.

What we do

Luton All Women’s Centre (LAWC) has been supporting women and girls living in Luton and Bedfordshire since the early 1990s. Offering a wide-range of advisory, information, practical and holistic support services, our aim is to challenge gender inequality and empower women and girls to enjoy lives that are safer, healthier and fairer.
Jobs

New jobs information will be added to this page very shortly. If you are interested in joining us please check back with us again soon.
Vote for us in Luton’s Best Awards!

Luton All Women’s Centre is thrilled to have won the Keeping Luton Safe award at this year’s Luton Best Awards. Congratulations to our team and huge thanks to our funders and everyone else who supports our work – you have all been part of enabling this fantastic achievement! Now, we are in the running to win the ‘People’s Choice Award’ but need your support. Please vote for us before the deadline of 30th June. Thank you!
Domestic abuse

Almost 30% of women in England and Wales say they have experienced domestic violence/abuse since the age of 16. If you are affected by this issue, Luton All Women's Centre is there to help.
Make a referral

If you’re a professional and think someone you’re supporting could benefit from any of the services we provide at Luton All Women’s Centre, the team would be happy to hear from you.
Counselling

Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, abuse, bereavement or any other distressing issue in your life, it can be easy to feel alone or that everything has moved beyond your point of control. Counselling provides the opportunity to talk with someone about how you’re feeling in a wholly supportive, confidential and non-judgemental environment. At Luton All Women’s Centre, professional counselling is an ongoing and vital part of the holistic support we offer to our clients.
Other groups

Luton All Women's Centre offers a range of support groups for women whose health and wellbeing have been affected by various life-events - including childhood sexual abuse, bereavement and menopause.
Health and wellbeing

The importance of maintaining good physical health, mental health and general wellbeing cannot be over-emphasised. For the women we support at Luton All Women's Centre, such things aren't always easy. Our centre provides a wide range of services which aim to help vulnerable women in Luton with this area of their lives.
Essential information

Take a look at all the essential information you need to know about Luton All Women's Centre including COVID-19 updates plus our normal opening times, facilities and accessibility information.
Partners and funders

LAWC is actively involved with several other agencies, networks and partnerships – all of which help us to ensure the work we do is relevant, up-to-date and effectively meeting the needs of the diverse Luton community. As a charity, the centre depends almost entirely on funding received from grant-making bodies, community organisations and voluntary donations. We’re thankful to everyone who supports our work.