About Us

“One of the most effective organisations in the UK”

HM Irish Ambassador to the UK Martin Fraser

Take a moment to find out about Luton Irish Forum

Who we are

We are a charity designed to promote Irish identity, culture and heritage and to improve the quality of life of the Irish community and others in Luton.

Luton Irish Forum is a registered company limited by guarantee with a fully accessible community centre where our welfare, cultural, social and volunteering services are co-ordinated and take place.

Our Aim and Values

Values
It is our vision and mission to support the Irish community in Luton to reach their full potential by providing welfare, social, cultural and volunteering opportunities for the Irish and all local communities.

Aims
To relieve people in need, poverty or distress, particularly, but not exclusively of Irish descent, through the provision of advice and information concerning health and benefits as well as other support.

To advance the education of the public, particularly in Irish music, drama, arts, and through the holding of an annual St Patrick’s Day festival.

Other charitable purposes, particularly the provision of facilities for the benefit of the public, particularly but not exclusively for persons of Irish descent in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for those people.

Meet The Team

Trustees + Advisers To The Board

  • Tom Scanlan

    CHAIR

  • Mary Winter

    VICE CHAIR

  • Marion Curtis

    SECRETARY

  • Luke Kitching

    TREASURER

  • Dave Crean MBE

    TRUSTEE

  • Dee Drennan

    TRUSTEE

  • Siobhan Rooney

    TRUSTEE

  • Tom Shanley

    TRUSTEE

  • Teresa Smith

    TRUSTEE

  • JP Smith

    TRUSTEE

  • Catrina Lewis

    TRUSTEE

Staff

  • Noelette Hanley

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  • Nicola McLaughlin

    WELFARE CASE SUPERVISOR

  • Sue Curran

    VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

  • Dr Elleesa Rushby

    COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS OFFICER

  • Nuala Ely

    OFFICE MANAGER & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES LEAD

  • Skye Gough

    WELFARE SERVICE ASSISTANT

  • Pat Wallace

    CLEANER

  • Lucie O'Donnell

    WELFARE CASE OFFICER

  • April Bowman

    WELFARE ADVISOR

  • Caoimhe Whelan

    TRAINEE YOUTH WORKER

  • Sharon Daly

    WELFARE ADVISOR

Our Funders & Partners