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
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Tom Scanlan
CHAIR
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Mary Winter
VICE CHAIR
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Marion Curtis
SECRETARY
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Luke Kitching
TREASURER
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Dave Crean MBE
TRUSTEE
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Dee Drennan
TRUSTEE
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Siobhan Rooney
TRUSTEE
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Tom Shanley
TRUSTEE
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Teresa Smith
TRUSTEE
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JP Smith
TRUSTEE
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Catrina Lewis
TRUSTEE
Staff
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Noelette Hanley
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Nicola McLaughlin
WELFARE CASE SUPERVISOR
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Sue Curran
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
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Dr Elleesa Rushby
COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION AND SYSTEMS OFFICER
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Nuala Ely
OFFICE MANAGER & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES LEAD
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Skye Gough
WELFARE SERVICE ASSISTANT
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Pat Wallace
CLEANER
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Lucie O'Donnell
WELFARE CASE OFFICER
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April Bowman
WELFARE ADVISOR
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Caoimhe Whelan
TRAINEE YOUTH WORKER
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Sharon Daly
WELFARE ADVISOR