Our mission

We exist to empower women who have experienced homelessness, domestic abuse, violence, or sexual exploitation, offering them the chance to rebuild their lives through training, employment, and community support. Our mission is to help women find their strength, embrace their ambition, and gain the skills they need to thrive.

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Baking as a tool for change

We use baking as a practical, creative, and therapeutic tool to take women on a journey toward employability and entrepreneurship. Through our tailored programs, participants learn not only how to bake but also develop transferable skills that open doors to the professional world. 

From our hands-on baking courses to work experience in our café, and paid employment within our bakery, Luminary is designed to holistically support women as they work toward independence and brighter futures.

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Meeting women experiencing extreme poverty, disadvantage, and violence was the inspiration for starting Luminary.

Too often, violence and trauma isolate us from the community, when that is the very thing we need the most. Every woman has shown immense courage to survive her circumstances alone, but it is only when others embrace her that she can really start to fulfil her potential. Luminary is more than a bakery; it is a community and a sign of hope for so many.

Alice Williams MBE, Luminary Founder

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What is a Social Enterprise?

A social enterprise is a business with purpose, where profits are reinvested into a mission-driven cause. At Luminary, this means that every cake we sell helps fund life-changing opportunities for women.

Our unique structure consists of Luminary Limited, a registered charity, and Luminary Bakery Limited, a business that operates commercially while directly supporting the charity’s goals. Together, they work in harmony to create sustainable change.

Luminary Limited runs our Employability Support Programme, offering training, mentoring, and trauma-informed guidance to women on their journey to independence.

Luminary Bakery Limited provides employment opportunities, wholesale and retail bakery operations, and is working toward generating sustainable income to fund the charity.

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Restoring hope, breaking cycles

Our vision is to break the cycles of poverty, abuse, and disadvantage that so many women face, once and for all.

We’re here to invest in their futures by providing a safe and nurturing space that encourages growth, healing, and ambition. By helping women to reclaim their lives through meaningful work and community support, we are contributing to lasting change.

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