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About Our Centre

At St Luke's Community Centre, our mission is to serve our vibrant and diverse community of south Islington, London.

About St Luke’s Community Centre, south Islington

Community is at the heart of everything we do, and our spacious Community Centre on Central Street in south Islington enables us and other organisations to offer services and activities for those who need them at little or no cost. Our aim is to improve the quality of lives for people living in our area of benefit (details below) and break down barriers, particularly for the most vulnerable.

We are now open longer hours during the week and at weekends: Monday to Thursday 9am-7pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm. During our opening hours we are a designated Warm Space to use in winter, or a Cool Space if the temperatures soar in summer – all locals are welcome. Please note our special Easter opening times: we close at 5pm on Thursday 28th March and are closed Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April, open as usual from Tuesday 2nd April.

Meet the staff and other members with a tour of the centre for all new members or those who are interested in becoming a member. The tours will take place every Friday, 10.30-11.30am and Sundays 11.30-12pm. Meet in reception and a member of staff will let you know about all the activities, events, services and membership benefits that are available to you. At the end you will be invited to have a cuppa and chat to members and staff.

We have a daily Lunch Club for anyone over 55 living in Islington, with a healthy, subsidised three-course lunch. We have a programme of free after school classes for children, including table tennis and dance. We also have daily activities for adults including employment support, sewing, line-dancing, art, table tennis, walking and much more. We run many one-off events and activities for locals.

We have large and small rooms for getting people together, and facilities that enable us to run varied events, an online centre with free WiFi and much more for all ages. We have a fully-equipped Cookery School, which can be hired out, with all the income going back into classes to teach the local community about healthy home cooking on a budget and avoiding food waste. We have outdoor spaces for locals to enjoy, including an Edible Yard where we grow our own food and a sunny terrace.

We often work outside in the community supporting other groups and running community events. Please call our Helpline for information.

We’re a designated Safe Haven

St Luke’s is a designated Safe Haven and part of dementia-friendly Islington, a public place to seek refuge. We have trained staff to take care of people in need and provide a safe place to any resident who is feeling vulnerable or unsafe when out and about in the community. This might be because they are being targeted or harassed, or because they are feeling unwell or confused. This is intended to reduce the fear of crime within Islington whilst also empowering and informing residents about how best to report crime or anti-social behaviour.

We are proud to be part of the Octopus Community Network – linking a group of larger community centres across Islington who work collaboratively for the good of the local community. Octopus Communities are proud holders of the Queen’s Award 2022 for Voluntary Service.

Our Green Promise

We at St Luke’s are committed to protect and enhance the environment for future generations by acting responsibly and considering environmental, social and economic factors in our decision making. For further information please on St Luke’s Community Centre & Trust’s Environmental Policy, email info@slpt.org.uk

St Luke’s is proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

We have achieved Level 1 Trusted Standard for charities with the NCVO.

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Membership Area -
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

Areas We Cover St Luke's south Islington Community Centre

1. Take a Look at our Area of Benefit

You can pay for your membership through this website, or you can contact us Click Here.
Become a Member at St Luke's Community Centre

2. Become a Life Time Member for just £5 (for as long as you live in the area))

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 Your Membership Benefits!

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.

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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.

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 South 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