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The latest updates from LifeLine Projects.

Standing up for each other: building a culture of courage of care

Last month, It is the right thing to do. Let us stop calling people nosey when they care. Let us show our community that doing the right thing is something to be proud of. Creating safe and respectful communities is a responsibility we all share.

5 days ago

by Nathan Singleton

Levon Gray features in documentary on knife crime in London

We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our former team members, Levon Gray, who worked as a Youth Development Worker on our SW!TCH team.Levon was recently featured in a powerful short film by European broadcaster ARTE, now available to watch on YouTube. The film, Re: London Knife Crime, follows Levon as he works with young people across...

5 days ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham launches new report highlighting local bowel cancer screening challenges

At the end of April, the Healthwatch Barking and Dagenham team launched a new report focusing on barriers to bowel cancer screening that they had identified within the borough. This builds on a review of the NHS Long Term Plan which acknowledge a need for a more tailored and community-focused approach to improve uptake.

5 days ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

A new chapter begins for the APPG on Faith and Society

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Faith and Society has officially relaunched, marking a renewed commitment to showcasing and strengthening the vital work of faith-based organisations across the UK. Our FaithAction team serves as the group’s secretariat.

5 days ago

by FaithAction

Local network of faith leaders receives another year of funding

After a fantastic year of delivering projects impacting health inequalities within communities in Barking and Dagenham, the Barking and Dagenham Faith Leaders Network, which is administered by our FaithAction team, is delighted to have received another round of funding from Barking and Dagenham Council’s Public Health team.

5 days ago

by FaithAction

Bullying: A call to action for young people’s wellbeing

In an article I wrote not long ago, I shared how we are witnessing a generation of young people who are struggling more than ever. It’s heartbreaking to think that, in 2025, we still haven’t learned how to make young people feel safe, heard, or understood. One of the major culprits behind this is bullying. It’s a problem that refuses...

1 month ago

by Nathan Singleton

Building community and fighting isolation in Waltham Forest

Thanks to funding from Waltham Forest Council, our Families team are proud to be launching a new community-led befriending service for isolated and lonely adults in the borough. The service will run for an initial period of two years. In order to support approximately 200 people per year, our Families team will be recruiting a cadre of volunteer befrienders from...

1 month ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Sophia’s story: Launching local wellbeing sessions with heart and hustle

Thanks to funding from the Mayor of London’s MyEnds programme, our team have been working on the streets of Redbridge in and around Ilford Lane to develop a community-led response to issues of knife crime and youth violence that have been affecting neighbourhoods in the area.

1 month ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

LifeLine Projects launches Community Befriending Service to combat loneliness in Waltham Forest

LifeLine Projects launches Community Befriending Service to combat loneliness in Waltham Forest For immediate release Waltham Forest, London — April 2025 — LifeLine Projects, a local charity committed to improving the lives of individuals and families, is proud to announce the launch of a new Community Befriending Service in Waltham Forest, aimed at providing friendship and connection to adults facing...

2 months ago

SW!TCH: A journey of transformation

25 years of empowering young lives As we reflect on 25 years of LifeLine Projects, it is impossible to ignore the incredible journey of our SW!TCH programme. It began with SW!TCH ID back in 2009—a series of positive actions to challenge the negative stereotypes about young people. From humble beginnings, it soon grew and evolved into a range of programmes...

2 months ago

by Nathan Singleton

SW!TCH Minds supporting mental health of young people in Barking and Dagenham

We’re proud to announce that LifeLine has begun delivering a new programme of mental health support for young people in Barking and Dagenham thanks to funding from Barking and Dagenham Council.

2 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Pauline’s story: a journey of support and empowerment

The One Stop programme is dedicated to improving the emotional and social wellbeing of individuals in Redbridge, particularly those facing mental health challenges. With support from Redbridge Council, the programme provides accessible, community-based mental health services to those in need. It reaches individuals struggling with common mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, offering practical help and a supportive...

2 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

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