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Luton Irish Forum

LIF was formed to give a voice to the Irish community in Luton and now, our welfare, social, and cultural services extend far beyond Luton and include Irish, Irish Traveller, and other communities.

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Activities & Mission

LIF was formed to give a voice to the Irish community in Luton and now, our welfare, social, and cultural services extend far beyond Luton and include Irish, Irish Traveller, and other communities.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£648,628
Latest Expenditure
£622,115

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,830
Charitable Activities £453,966
Other Trading £144,785
Investments £11,500
Other Income £21,547

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £606,860
Raising Funds £15,255
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£648,628
£622,115£606,860£666,184£363,38113 / 105
2025
£591,832
£531,525£531,525£639,671£328,44911 / 106
2024
£508,647
£484,937£484,937£579,364£259,72312 / 60
2023
£433,395
£483,7450 / 60
2022
£452,189
£413,8110 / 60

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Luton Irish Forum

What does Luton Irish Forum do?

LIF was formed to give a voice to the Irish community in Luton and now, our welfare, social, and cultural services extend far beyond Luton and include Irish, Irish Traveller, and other communities.

How much income did Luton Irish Forum report in 2026?

Luton Irish Forum reported total income of £649k and reported expenditure of £622k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Luton Irish Forum registered as a charity?

Luton Irish Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2006 as charity number 1113069. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Luton Irish Forum?

Luton Irish Forum is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is THOMAS CHRISTOPHER SCANLON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Luton Irish Forum operate?

Luton Irish Forum operates across 4 areas: Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Luton.

Is Luton Irish Forum a registered charity?

Yes — Luton Irish Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113069.

Details

Address
THE SECRETARY
KATHLEEN CONNOLLY HOUSE
102 HITCHIN ROAD
LUTON
LU2 0ES
Registration Date
23 February 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4021496
Charity Number
1113069

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Trustees

THOMAS CHRISTOPHER SCANLON Chair
Catrina lewis
Christina Mary Gleeson
DEIRDRE ANNE BRIDGET DRENNAN
John Paul Smith
Luke Kitching
MARION ELIZABETH ROSALIND CURTIS
MARY BRIDGET WINTER
Siobhan Rooney
Teresa Smith
Thomas Martin Shanley

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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