Families and Children

St Luke's offers many services and activities to local children and their families.

Our free after-school kids' clubs run throughout term-times:

Mondays:

Table Tennis: age 8-12 years, 4-5.30pm.

Family Arts and Crafts Club: for families with children of all ages, 4-5.30pm. (Parents/Carers need to stay with children)

Tuesdays:

Creative Dance: age 8-12 years, 4-5pm.

Junior Chefs: age 11-15 years, 4.30-6pm.

Wednesdays:

Growing Gardeners: 8-12 years, 4-5.30pm.

If you are a member of St Luke's and your child would like to come along to any of our classes, please drop in at the Centre or call reception on 020 7549 8181 to register your free place.

All classes are free of charge and are allocated on a one-term basis. Parents /carers need to complete an After-school /Holiday club membership form before children are registered for the class.

You can find information here about becoming a member.

Throughout the year we also offer:

· School holiday activities

· Cookery and gardening camps

· Free online centre access

Online centre access

Young people aged 11-16 years can use the online centre from 9-5pm with the permission of their parent/carer who must complete the online centre membership form for young people. Parents/carers and young people should also be aware that St Luke’s is a large community building and public spaces such as the online centre have no adult supervision. St Luke’s is committed to e-safety and all our computers have filters to prevent inappropriate material being viewed. Children under 11 must be accompanied at all times by and adult.

Keep an eye on our social media channels to stay up-to-date with what's going on at the centre!

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Within easy walking distance of Old Street, Angel and Barbican tube stations and many bus routes, we have modern, well-appointed spaces for any meeting or event. We understand the uncertainty of booking a room at this time. We have adapted our T&Cs so you can cancel with a full refund a week before your event.
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With its own private entrance and exclusive use of a terrace garden, this spacious and flexible room offers the perfect setting for conferences, seminars, training events and parties. It is a blank canvas to create the right setting and configuration for your event, and benefits from neutral, stylish décor and lots of natural light.
What we do and who we help

We are a community hub in South Islington providing services, activities and events for local residents of all ages, including after school clubs, employment support and gardening for older people. Our large, modern community centre on Central Street is a great backdrop for our varied activities and we have several outdoor areas for visitors to enjoy. Our spaces are also available to hire for community groups or private functions.
The Loft

The Loft occupies the whole third floor of the Community Centre, and has exclusive use of an entrance (ante) room, kitchen area and toilet, within this spacious and versatile area. It is bright and airy, and ideal for meetings, conferences, training, seminars or less formal events. Its exposed Victorian steel beams and skylight windows offer wonderful views over the roof tops of London.
Studio

The Studio is a bright and exciting space for any occasion. Truly unique, this spacious room with its high ceilings and distinctive red walls will provide a striking backdrop to your conference or party. It includes a wall of mirrors with a professional barre for dance classes.
Become a member

Do you live in our area of benefit? You could become a member at St Luke's for a one-off charge of just £5. Our Centre offers services and activities every day for all ages, including art, exercise and gardening groups and a daily lunch club.
Job Club

We offer those seeking employment in the local area help and support through our weekly Job Club, which is available through in-person sessions or online if required. People can boost their confidence and put themselves in a good position to gain a job they deserve. Booking is essential.
Firm Futures

Firm Futures is a collaboration between St Luke's, law firm Slaughter and May and enterprise experts B Consultancy. The project was launched in 2013, since then the Firm Futures has now run 4 cohorts and we’ve seen a wide range of applicants secure a place on the initiative including single parents, young entrepreneurs and those not able to find full time employment.
About the Cookery School

Our stylish, contemporary Cookery School in central London opened in 2012 as a self-funding facility to enable St Luke’s to deliver free or low-cost cookery classes and projects to benefit our community, which are funded by the private hire of the School.