“Thrive Hub is a place where people can come to be seen, be heard and be supported – a space to learn, grow and flourish.”
Mostaque Koyes MBE, Hon. MBA, Community Interest Luton CIC
Access and support
Previously known as the LETS Hub, Thrive Hub Luton offers a wide range of practical, empowering and community focused activities.
Designed to support residents in their digital, personal and employment journeys, the team provides free SIM cards to refugees, asylum seekers, individuals experiencing domestic violence and those facing financial hardship.
This helps people to stay connected to essential services and support networks.
The hub also provides:
- free computer access and support from a ‘digital buddy’ to get online
- digital skills programme for people aged 50+ and the general public
- CV support and job searching guidance
- volunteering opportunities
Together with a network of local partners, Thrive also:
- distributes hygiene packs
- holds health awareness sessions
- provides energy advice and guidance drop‑ins
- offers art therapy sessions
- provides intensive one-to-one support
By Lutonians, for Lutonians
Rooted in local need and lived experience, Thrive combines non-formal education, creative practice, and structured local educational support to help people to progress – personally, professionally, and socially.
Thrive exists to make learning, creativity and opportunity accessible to young people and adults in Luton who want to:
- build skills, confidence, and wellbeing
- create clear pathways into employment, enterprise and civic participation
Thrive was brought to life by the charity Community Interest Luton and hub manager, Gulseema Bali Khan, who says Thrive:
- is a safe space
- is a place with no judgement
- has a team ready to support every step of the way
“Thrive Hub is built around the values of social inclusion, community vitality, personal empowerment, digital access and lifelong learning. It can help to create opportunities, strengthen connections and support healthier, more resilient lives.
Become a Thrive volunteer
The hub has its own medical room. Right now, it’s not in use but Thrive would love to hear from any local health professionals who would be happy to donate their time.
Health advice and support, or vaccinations for older people, are just two examples of additional services the hub wants to introduce.
Or perhaps you’d like to become a digital buddy at Thrive, supporting people with their digital skills? Training is provided for volunteers.
See Thrive Hub Luton on Facebook and Instagram and email [email protected] if you want to offer your time.
Hire a space at Thrive
Thrive also hires our spaces for local businesses, charities and groups, offering a place for community support, coffee mornings and much more. If you’re interested in hiring a space at Thrive Hub, email [email protected].
Thrive’s aims
Thrive is ‘a place to grow, a space to belong and a chance to thrive.
Lifelong learning
- Learning skills for life and work
- Accessible training that builds confidence, knowledge and practical skills for life
Health living
- Supporting healthy living each day
- Programmes supporting physical and emotional wellbeing in everyday life acts
Personal resilience
- Building strength, confidence and coping
- Activities helping people adapt, recover and grow through life challenges together
Social inclusion
- Creating spaces where everyone belongs
- Initiatives reducing isolation, celebrating diversity and enabling participation
Community vitality
- Strengthening active and thriving places
- Projects strengthening local pride, connection and positive community life outcomes
Personal empowerment
- Enabling people to shape their futures
- Support enabling informed choices and independence and personal growth over time
Digital access
- Connecting people through digital tools
- Improving access to technology skills and support for online participation daily
Life opportunities
- Opening pathways to progress and growth
- Creating pathways to employment, education and long term stability locally
Community connection
- Building relationships across communities
- Bringing people together to build trust, collaboration and support network
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