Welcoming Spaces: connecting communities in Luton
Let the community know about your Welcoming Space group or activity.
We want to connect the residents of Luton with the amazing groups, clubs and activities that are available all over Luton for them to be involved in.
There are so many great ways for people to connect with other each other. There's also a huge range of activities and support throughout the town, often in their own local area.
We fully support Welcoming Spaces. They're a network of warm, friendly spaces for people in Luton, provided with thanks to local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups.
What is a Welcoming Space?
They're places where anyone can find a safe, accessible and friendly environment to:
- connect with others and create friendships
- access help and support
They're open for people to join different activities, like:
- coffee mornings
- wellbeing clubs
- gentle exercise groups
- community cafes
- interest groups
- education groups
Why join as a Welcoming Space?
We want to support you by letting communities know what's available in their area. We know it can be a struggle to promote smaller groups and let people know about the activities you're running.
The social inclusion coordinator for your area can support and advise you and help you to make new connections and partnerships. We can offer:
- information about local resources
- training to support the work you're doing and the people in your group
- access to free training and networking events
Become part of a more connected local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector within Luton.
What do we ask of you?
- We ask each group to sign up to the Luton Welcoming Spaces principles. Digitally sign this declaration on your device and email it to [email protected] or your local social inclusion coordinator.
- Provide contact details about your group and how people can attend.
- Keep us up to date with any changes to the group’s dates, times and objectives.
- Agree to being promoted in your local area.
- Provide monthly statistical figures to help us know how well the scheme is working and how we can support you further.
How to sign up
Complete this registration form and we'll be in touch.