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The latest updates from LifeLine Projects.

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...

4 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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...

1 month 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

The loss of my father, my hero, and my greatest mentor

I have often spoken about Richard Cole, "Words cannot express how the love he carried was unlike anything we'd seen before." As the leaders of his generation are called home, we should not only fill the space but consider the next steps we need to make to take society further. We need to consider if we will be the brave...

3 months ago

by Nathan Singleton

Jo’s story: a journey of growth and leadership

Jo joined LifeLine’s SW!TCH programme at a pivotal moment in her life. When we first met Jo, she was quiet, withdrawn, and disengaged from activities. She had isolated herself in her bedroom and struggled to connect with her family. Her friendships were negatively influenced, and she had previously gone missing when she ran away from home with a friend. She...

3 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

LifeLine’s Families team to support mental health of Redbridge residents with new community-based approach

We are pleased to announce that our Families team will be supporting the mental health of people across communities in Redbridge thanks to funding from Redbridge Council. This support will take several forms, including a presence at key engagement hubs in the borough, a programme of group activities to promote social and emotional wellbeing, and one-to-one support from our trained...

3 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

John William Singleton, 1944–2025

It is with great sadness that LifeLine Projects announces the passing of the chair and founder of the LifeLine Group, John William Singleton,on 28th January 2025, at the age of 80.

3 months ago

by LifeLine Comms Team

Helping young people stay connected without sacrificing their wellbeing

For many years, LifeLine had an office in Hackney. Hackney felt different to the other parts of East London where I lived and worked---people talked to you, whether on the bus or train, or just walking down the street. You could find yourself in the most interesting conversations, seemingly at random. It had a great sense of community.I was in...

4 months ago

by Nathan Singleton

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