Alongside our commitment to developing football and sports participation, the Luton Town FC Community Trust also recognises our obligations and commitment to our local community and the power of football to be at the heart of that community.
Luton is a rich and diverse community, but also one that is often highlighted in the press for the wrong reasons – social deprivation, poverty, social exclusion and knife and gang crime.. This clearly is not representative of the whole of Luton, but as a Community Trust we recognise that the Football Club sits side by side with areas that traditionally suffer from all of those issues.
Luton Town F.C. is arguably the most recognisable brand in our immediate catchment area alongside easyjet and Vauxhall and is perfectly placed to lead the response to this negative image. The Community seeks to do this through a range of responses, including direct work with young people and communities and working with local businesses to provide opportunities and ‘open doors’.
By providing positive sports activities, delivered by trained coaches and youth workers, to young people within estates and community facilities at key times (evenings, weekends and school holiday periods) and in key ‘hot spots’ we can influence behaviour and contribute to tackling youth crime and anti-social behaviour.
Community Trust coaches are trained not only to coach football, but also as youth workers to ensure they can support the wider development of participants on our programmes – to act as role models and mentors, to provide advice, guidance and support beyond the physical delivery of football.
Work in this field includes supporting young people in their decision making and life choices, those excluded from school, ex-offenders and those identified as being ‘at risk’ or vulnerable.
Luton Town FC Community Trust have given 400 free, brand new books to 8 primary schools in their local area to support young readers as part of an exciting partnership between the Premier League and the National Literacy Trust to celebrate World Book Day. In total, nearly 25,000 free books will be given away to children who need them most. Read more
Week 9 Daily routines Hatters Get Up Get Fit Fitness Challenge for 14+ boys and girls. Week 9 Daily routines A programme of daily weekday exercises and weekly challenges broadcast at 10.00 am every morning setting targets for young people emphasising the benefits of daily exercise to improve both overall fitness but also mental wellbeing - exercise can get you into a routine and make you happy! Read more
Week Daily routines Hatters Get Up Get Fit Fitness Challenge for 14+ boys and girls. Week Daily routines A programme of daily weekday exercises and weekly challenges broadcast at 10.00 am every morning setting targets for young people emphasising the benefits of daily exercise to improve both overall fitness but also mental wellbeing - exercise can get you into a routine and make you happy! Read more
Ability Counts Premier League provides an exciting opportunity for footballers unable to play in current affiliated format by joining the new Luton Street League monthly Ability Counts League. Read more
Luton Street League operates 10 sports centres across town offering Football, Cricket and other sports activities with league formats for young people from across Luton aimed at improving community cohesion. Read more
Creating dialogue and uniting Luton through football. Read more
Funded by the Bedfordshire & Luton Community Youth Fund our Club Kick Start project seeks to establish sustainable youth football club structures for boys and girls in deprived areas of Luton. Read more