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How Your Business Can Make a Difference

Flexible, fun ways for businesses to make a difference

Not every business is able to commit to a St Luke’s an annual Corporate Partnership and that’s okay. There are lots of other ways your team can support us while boosting morale, teamwork and your Corporate Social Responsibility goals.

Why support St Luke’s?

St Luke’s Community Centre plays a vital role in supporting local people through inclusive services, activities and programmes that help our community thrive. As a charity, we rely on the generosity of businesses and donors to continue this work.

  

Corporate Fundraising Ideas

Get involved in a way that suits your team, your culture and your capacity.

Sponsored Challenges

Take on a challenge and raise funds together:

  • Sponsored runs, walks or cycles
  • Skydive, parachute or bungee jumps
  • Lunchtime fitness challenges

Fun, inclusive and great for team bonding.

 

Creative & In‑House Fundraising

Bring the fundraising into your workplace:

  • Raffles, quizzes or bingo nights
  • Office competitions or team challenges
  • Dress‑down days, charity days or bake sales

Every activity helps support vital local services.

Workplace Giving & Events

Turn everyday activities into impact:

  • Host a charity auction or prize draw
  • Donate proceeds from a team or client event
  • Match staff fundraising through employer contributions

These approaches are flexible and easy to tailor to your business.

Charity of the Year

Even without a formal partnership, you can still:

  • Nominate St Luke’s as your ‘Charity of the Year’
  • Rally staff around multiple fundraising activities
  • Build long‑term engagement while making a real local impact

A year of fundraising, awareness and feel‑good impact for your team.

Let’s Make It Easy

St Luke’s Business Engagement Team are very happy to:

  • Offer fundraising ideas and guidance
  • Provide materials or support where possible
  • Celebrate and share all your fundraising success

Get in touch:
[email protected]
Telephone 020 7549 8179

Together, we can create positive change for the local community – one fundraiser at a time!

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Are You Eligible?

If you live within our area of benefit, you can become a lifelong member of St Luke’s for just £5 and be part of our vibrant community hub.

Membership gives you access to a wide variety of events, classes, workshops and support services aimed at making life more enjoyable and easier for our local community, providing services they might not otherwise have access to.

We’d love you to join us!
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Member Events

How It Works

1. Become a lifetime member for just £5 (you must be living in our area to use this)

You can pay for your membership through this website, or you can contact us Click Here.

2. Choose an Event or Activity

Look through our activities and events - choose what you'd like to do, maybe something you've never tried before!
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3. Enjoy Yourself

We look forward to welcoming you at the Centre when you come in for your class.

Why Choose St Luke's Community Centre

Experience

Helping our localcommunity thrive

Community is at the heart of everything we do and our Community Centre on Central Street, south Islington, enables us and other organisations to offer services and activities for those who need them, giving access to things they might not otherwise get a chance to do.

Trust

5

Based on 301 reviews

We are driven by seeing our local community thrive, with a wide variety of services and activities there is something for everyone to enjoy. Don't just take our word for it though, we have plenty of testimonials on our website which we encourage you to see.

Our Promise

At St Luke's Community Centre we strive to make everyone in the local community feel welcome and valued. We are an inclusive venue. We are a designated Safe Haven and part of Dementia Friendly Islington.

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Sana Abdul Khaliq
2 November 2019
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The lady that works at the reception, I think her name is Grace/Denise? (Fair-skilled) (I am not entirely sure but working hours normally weekday, afternoon 12noon) She is an amazing person! So helpful, spoke kindly, helped me so much as I was new to the area. She an asset to the community and must be for the organisation too!!
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Conrad Daly
14 December 2016
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Lots of activity and events happen here. Has its own cafe and diner and the food is super.
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2 February 2018
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Really nice place own cafe function rooms
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JdH
10 July 2019
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Wonderful community resource with rooms to hire. Café and cookery school kitchen, social spaces and pool table. Really impressive.
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Fashion Chic
28 November 2018
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I went to the cooking class with my friend because she lives in old street and I must say this community center has so much heart it was an honor to see love and light in a community in London.
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Samantha Campbell
29 August 2019
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Great space for meetings, classes, studying. Friendly helpful staff.
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Miguel
20 December 2025
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Rating: 5/5 Title: Five out of Five Stars – Proper community spirit, done well I have visited St Luke’s Community Centre for workshops, meetings, and the café, and it consistently sets a high bar for what a local community space should be. The building is well laid out, welcoming, and clearly designed to be used properly rather than just looked at. The staff are warm, organised, and genuinely helpful, whether you are booking rooms, attending training, or just dropping in for lunch. Communication is clear and efficient, and on busier days everything still runs smoothly without feeling rushed. The café deserves particular mention for its fresh, home-style food at very reasonable prices, and there is a relaxed atmosphere that encourages people to stay rather than rush off. It feels lived-in in the best way, with families, professionals, and locals all sharing the space comfortably. It is a rare example of a community centre that genuinely serves its community rather than just hosting it.
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Brian Harrison
7 July 2017
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Quality food nice staff great services
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Cat doing a stretch
23 June 2019
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Good facilities, and friendly staff on the front desk
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Edhererovieno Abugo
19 May 2025
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I went for a training (CPD) with the London Symphony Orchestra. Brilliant experience in making music. Tara, Paul Griffin and the team were epic!

Please contact us on 020 7549 8181 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)

for more information on the services & activities available at St Luke’s Community Centre, Central Street, South Islington, London.

How to Find Us in Islington London

Public Transport

Train Station

Old Street 10 mins walk (0.5 miles)
Barbican 10 mins walk (0.5 miles)
Angel 14 mins walk (0.7 miles)

Bus Routes

Central Street
43, 205, 214, 394, N205
Old Street
55, 243, N55