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Prevention: the primary tool for school readiness

September is a month of transition for many young people. After the summer break, children and young people return to education, often to new teachers, new routines, new expectations and, for some, an entirely new school. We tend to think of this simply as going back to school, but transitions can be much more significant than we realise.

4 days ago

 by Nathan Singleton

Case Studies

Linda’s Story: From isolation to influence

When Linda first came to one of our sessions, she carried a lifetime of challenges with her. Having spent much of her childhood in care, she arrived in her early thirties with no family support network in the UK and very few people she could rely on. Years of abandonment and disappointment had left their mark—she often struggled to trust...

4 days ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Launch of SW!TCH On The Hill continues support for Harold Hill communities

More than 100 people joined LifeLine Projects for the launch of SW!TCH On The Hill, a new community initiative bringing local residents and organisations together in Harold Hill. The launch event took place on Saturday 22nd August at the MyPlace Youth and Community Centre, where residents were invited to find out more about local services, share their views about the...

6 days ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Is youth voice enough?

Recently, we asked a group of young people we support a simple question: what do you wish adults understood about being young today? Their answers covered many of the subjects we might expect: social media, mental health, education, employment, lockdown, independence, the future. As I listened, I found myself reflecting on something that has become increasingly prominent across our sector—youth...

4 weeks ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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LifeLine launches variety of new programmes for young people and families across London

New Wellbeing Peer Support programme launches thanks to support from NHS North East London Foundation Trust We’re pleased to continue working with the NHS North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT), whose new funding allows us to deliver a Wellbeing Peer Support programme in the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge. The programme supports people experiencing mental health challenges...

4 weeks ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Jack’s Story: Finding direction, hope, and self-belief

When I first met Jack, he came across as confident, outgoing and popular. On the surface, he seemed like a young person who had everything under control. But it didn’t take long to realise he was carrying far more than he let people see.

1 month ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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The summer holidays are more than six weeks of needing to entertain children

It’s a time to invest in a young person's future. A time that can change their path. Do you remember having to go back to school in September? I know that, for me at least, I was filled with anxiety before I even got through the school gates. But that soon gave way to the excitement of seeing my friends...

2 months ago

 by Nathan Singleton

Team Spotlights

Introducing David, Business Development Manager

This month, we're talking with David, who has supported our Business Development team for the past five years, and has recently become part of our Senior Management Team where he's helping to shape LifeLine's future. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? It's about turning LifeLine's vision and strategy into on-the-ground programmes and services by securing funding and working...

2 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Lifeline Projects awarded funding to launch The Reclaimed Project for girls and young women

Lifeline Projects has been awarded funding from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) through the Girls and Young Women Local Groups Fund to deliver the Reclaimed Project in Barking and Dagenham, as part of 15 organisations working across London. The year-long programme is designed to support girls and young women affected by violence, exploitation and harm by creating...

2 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Team Spotlights

Introducing Klara, Families Project Coordinator

This month, we're talking with Klara, who recently re-joined our team to coordinate delivery of our new Community Parenting Academy programme across London. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? The Community Parenting Academy teaches Peer Mentoring with the aim of turning parents into leaders that can support other parents and their wider community. It builds on the Mayor...

3 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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