Stef and Daisy, from Manshead Sixth Form, joined us at our Luton day centre for work experience. They spent a week with us in July 2026 and on their last day reflected on what they have learned through their time with us and how it would impact their studies and careers. How did you hear about Headway Luton? Stef: My…
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) runs Whipsnade and London Zoo. We have joined their Community Access Scheme which means tickets for our clients are only £6 (plus free companion ticket). For a limited time, Headway Luton will be offering the tickets completely free thanks to a grant from the Co-op Community Fund to be spent on day trips. When…
It is Volunteers’ Week, a time where as a nation we acknowledge, celebrate and thank all the work that volunteers do across the country in a range of organisations and roles. The graphic below is from Volunteers’ Week and shows the large numbers of people who volunteer and the benefits to the UK economy. Big thanks to all our current…
On Saturday 28th March, All Saints’ Church in Houghton Regis hosted a coffee and cake morning with proceeds going to Headway Luton. Coffee and cakes were only £1 each and participants raised £145. That is a lot of coffee and cake eaten! The organisers like to select a new local charity for each of their fundraisers, and we were really…
We are one of the recipients of the Luton Rising Community Investment Fund which is administered by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation. The fund contributes to around 10% of our core income to enable us to offer 1:1 support, advocacy and signposting for our clients and their families who live in Luton. We have reached the end of our…
Grahame Atkins has led Headway Luton for 20+ years. As he begins to step down for retirement, we are now recruiting for a new CEO. There will be a hand over period so the wealth of knowledge from Grahame will be passed on. You can view the job description and apply via our advert on CharityJobs.co.uk
Clients at our day centre in Houghton Regis decorated Easter bonnets and handmade some bunny ears. The bonnets reflected each client’s personality. From the elegant and sophisticated of these two designs….. ….. to the flamboyant and playful of these next two creations… Ms J added an extra couple of ears “just in case they fall off”. We think this is…
The Stroke Association, East of England branch, have developed a seven week information programme (online on Zoom) covering the following topics: Sign up to the information programme to register your space and get the Zoom link. All sessions take place on Wednesdays 11am to 12noon. We will be broadcasting the sessions on floor 2 of our Luton day centre starting…
We are closed on Thursday 25th December 2025 and re-open again on Monday 5th January 2026.
Our AGM will be taking place on Monday 8th December 2025 at our premises on Alma Street Luton from 10:30am. AGENDA: 10:30 to 11:15am meet staff, other guests, trustees for informal chat over coffee. 11:15 to 12 noon meeting starts and includes the trustees annual report, review of accounts, plans for the future and opportunities to hear what Headway Luton…