Case studies

Read about some of the women and girls we care for and how their lives have changed with our support.

Please note that names and identifying characteristics have been changed to protect our client’s identities.

Hazel's story

When Hazel came to LAWC, she was in an abusive relationship and extremely vulnerable to the abuse, financial control and manipulation she was experiencing. Read more about the impact our support had on her life. Read more

Bimla's story

Signposted to LAWC by Citizen’s Advice, Bimla was experiencing verbal, emotional, physical and psychological abuse from her husband. Living in the UK on a spouse visa, she had one child and was also pregnant. Financially dependent on her husband, she told us he repeatedly made threats to throw her out of their home and have their son removed from her. Find out more about how LAWC helped her. Read more

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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.