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The Culture Trust Luton

Luton Cultural Services Trust

Luton, United Kingdom

Arts & CultureHeritageCommunity development
CharityFounded 2008Local reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 2008, The Culture Trust Luton is a charity based in Luton, United Kingdom working on arts & culture, heritage, community development.

The Culture Trust Luton is an arts and cultural charity serving the people of Luton and beyond. It runs four sites: Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, Museum and Gallery, the Hat Factory Arts Centre and the Hat District. The Trust presents live music, comedy, theatre, dance, film, exhibitions and workshops, and offers affordable creative workspaces. It also delivers community-focused arts projects in the public realm. Its stated mission is to connect communities through culture and creativity. Established in 2008, it is based in Luton, United Kingdom.

Location

Luton, United Kingdom

Founded

2008

Organisation type

Charity

Legal name

Luton Cultural Services Trust

Charity number

1122964

Registration

06373488

Focus areas

artsheritagemuseumslive musiccomedycreative workspacescommunity arts

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Arts & CultureHeritageCommunity development

Works for

CommunitiesYouth

How they work

Direct servicesCommunity programmes

Programmes

Storytelling for Early Years

Arts & Culture · United Kingdom

Storytelling sessions for early years children, run by The Culture Trust with Osagyefo.

SOUL:CINÉ

Arts & Culture

Bi-monthly cinema club for film lovers to meet and watch films together.

Hat District creative workspaces

Community development

Affordable creative workspaces in restored hat factories in Luton's cultural quarter for artists and creative businesses. Rents start from 15 per square foot, with income reinvested into arts and cultural programmes.

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGovernment fundingEarned income

Ways to support

Donate

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Luton Rising, Luton Council, Arts Council England

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