Partners and funders

Partners

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.

Examples of those we work with include:

Active Luton
Bedfordshire Domestic Abuse Partnership
Bedfordshire Police and Victim Hub
Central Bedfordshire Council
Forced Marriage Unit
GPs and Family Centres (various)
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Luton Borough Council
Luton Domestic Abuse Forum
Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC)
Pan-Bedfordshire Harmful Practices Group
Reimagining Luton
Schools and colleges (various)
Stepping Stones
University of Bedfordshire
Women's Aid

Funders

As a charity, Luton All Women’s 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. In recent years this has included:

Altro
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
Building a Stronger Britain Together
Cadent Foundation
Catalyst Housing
Charles Hayward Foundation
Community Led Local Development Fund for Luton
Garfield Weston Foundation
Henry Smith Charity
Lloyds Foundation
London Luton Airport Ltd
MIND
National Lottery
Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire
Panacea Charitable Trust
Postcode Community Trust
SEMLEP
The Steel Charitable Trust
Tackling Inequalities Fund
This Girl Can
Tampon Tax Community Fund
Wixamtree
Woodward Trust

Latest

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.
Take part in 16 days of activism

November 25th - December 25th. A programme of events and activities at Luton All Women's Centre and at other local partner organisations in support of the global 16 days of activism to end violence against women and girls.
LAWC Event: Engaging communities about FGM

Thursday 2nd Dec 1-2pm on Zoom. Join us to discuss how we can stimulate conversations amongst communities and families where FGM is still a real threat to the safety and wellbeing of girls and women. Women and men welcome.
LAWC Event: How do we tackle violence towards women and misogyny in society?

Friday 3rd Dec 4-5pm on Zoom AND Friday 10th Dec 1-2pm on Zoom. Join us to talk about the issues that are important to you in terms of safety and the deluge of offences that are committed towards women, both small and large. Women only

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

We are looking for new people to join our great team. Take a look at our current vacancies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Help with mental health and wellbeing

Local and national information an support around mental health and wellbeing
Help with the menopause

Local and national information and support around the menopause