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FaithAction hosts third annual Faith in Partnership Week

On the 9th--13th September, FaithAction hosted their third annual Faith in Partnership Week with theme of Faith for the Future, highlighting and celebrating cross-sector working between faith groups and statutory bodies.

4 days ago

by FaithAction

Providing stability in our communities

In previous pieces, I’ve often discussed the importance of embracing change, as life constantly presents new challenges. Change can help us to grow and adapt, but stability also plays a vital role in ensuring long-term wellbeing. Stability is about maintaining a steady course, making sure that we have systems in place to prevent too many unexpected disruptions.

2 weeks ago

by Nathan Singleton

Sherri’s Story: A journey towards stability

The Champions Support Network has been supporting parents and carers with raising young people in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge since 2020. Thanks to continued funding from London’s Violence Reduction Unit, the CSN trains peer mentors from the community to support other parents, arranges a range of activities to help families build connection and friendship, and delivers a programme of training...

2 weeks ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

New support for young people and families affected by violence in Ilford

We proud to announce a new project in Ilford supported by London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) as part of their award-winning MyEnds programme. Building on our partnership with the London Borough of Redbridge, this work will develop community-led and intergenerational responses to the ongoing incidence of violence affecting young people and families across our borough.

2 weeks ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Young people: wellbeing and life satisfaction

When you hear Bobby McFerrin’s iconic song Don't Worry, Be Happy, it’s easy to wish happiness was as simple as singing a catchy chorus.For some young people in the world, life has become a lot more complex. Recent studies show that young people, particularly in developed countries, are becoming less fulfilled and satisfied than older generations.Young people now face several...

2 months ago

by Nathan Singleton

Infant Feeding Support helping to build community and wellbeing

Pregnancy is hard. And many women don’t get the support they need. That’s why our Infant Feeding team have launched a new initiative for expecting families—community baby showers. Hosted by our team—a partnership between LifeLine and Havering Mind—in community spaces, these baby showers are a chance for expecting mothers and their families to meet up, make new friends, and celebrate...

2 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Study: Early Help Collective

The Early Help Collective is an initiative funded by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to provide guidance and support to parents. LifeLine Projects is working alongside six other organisations in the Collective to answer parents’ questions, signpost them to helpful services, bring them together to support each other, and support their mental health.

2 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

SW!TCH Futures: The power of data

In today’s world, we’re accustomed to providing feedback on everything we use or buy, from rating an Amazon delivery to evaluating an Uber driver. A lot of businesses are collecting data. But this isn’t always a priority for charities. They often focus on the hard work of helping people and only later ask for feedback, which then gets filed away....

3 months ago

by Nathan Singleton

Speak up. Be heard.

With the general election fast approaching, I’ve been thinking about how the political process works. Politicians from each party share their ideas and plans with us, and then we go to the polling station, mark our choice on a piece of paper, and… that’s it.

4 months ago

by Nathan Singleton

Champions Support Network to continue supporting local parents and carers

We are excited to announce that the Champions Support Network will continue running through 2024-25, thanks to support from the London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge and London’s Violence Reduction Unit.

4 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Study: Champions Support Network

The Champions Support Network has been supporting parents and carers with raising young people in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge since 2020. Thanks to continued funding from London’s Violence Reduction Unit, the CSN trains peer mentors from the community to support other parents, arranges a range of activities to help families build connection and friendship, and delivers a programme of training...

4 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

The importance of listening to young people

As the CEO of a local support charity, I often ponder whether we're genuinely hearing the voices of those we aim to help.This concern struck me recently when I attended an event at the House of Commons designed to foster dialogue between young people and the decision-makers who shape their lives in the UK.While many young people were passionately voicing...

5 months ago

by Nathan Singleton

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