Essential information

Visiting our Centre

We are open and able to offer help and support in person at the centre, by phone or email. As Coronavirus is still a concern and to keep everyone safe, we ask that all visitors to the centre stay away if they have any symptoms such as a high temperature, cough or sore throat, and that everyone sanitises their hands when they come into the centre.

You can call us on 01582 416783 or email [email protected] if you need help or need to talk to someone.

Opening times

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

Drop-in – 9.30am – 2pm 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.

Key services

We provide a wide range of services for women and girls in Luton and Bedfordshire, many of which have been specifically designed for women affected by traumatic experiences such as domestic abuse, violence, coercion, Harmful Practices or sexual exploitation. Offered via a blend of remote and in-person environments, this includes:

Domestic Abuse/trauma response service (1-1 and group support)
Professional counselling
Specialist mental health and wellbeing services
A harmful practices service
The Women’s Academy’ (our employability project)
Access to practical advice, advocacy and legal surgeries
Other support groups (offering support around issues such as historic childhood sexual abuse, menopause and bereavement)

Go to Get help to find out more about all of these services.

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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Fundraise for LAWC

As a charity, we largely depend on grants and voluntary donations to meet the £1200 price tag we incur every single day. This is how we can continue caring for some of the most vulnerable women and girls in our community. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Bath to Tomarton Hike (Cotswold Way)

“ Empowering women to achieve their full potential has always been something I have been very passionate about....”
Raising Boys webinar (1)

Thursday 9th May at 9.30 am, online. Join this 45-minute webinar to feel more confident raising your sons and discussing issues around violence against women and girls with them.
Raising Girls webinar (1)

Friday 17th May at 1.00 pm, online. Join this 45-minute webinar to feel more confident raising your daughters and discussing the challenges they face, including issues around Violence Against Women and Girls.

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

Want to make a real difference to the lives of local women? At LAWC, we have lots of opportunities for you to do just that within a range of exciting roles coming soon (including a Women’s Academy Coordinator, Counselling Services Manager and Client Advisors). Take a look below and keep checking back for updates.
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.
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.
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.
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 and bereavement.
Essential information

Take a look at all the essential information you need to know about Luton All Women's Centre, such as our normal opening times, facilities and accessibility information.
Help with mental health and wellbeing

Local and national information an support around mental health and wellbeing
Volunteer with us

Volunteering with LAWC is a fantastic way for you use your skills, expertise and time for good, to support the vital work we carry out and to become a hugely valued member of our great team! Take a look at our current opportunities.