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What are we actually sustaining?

“Sustainability” has become one of the most commonly used words in the charity sector. Funders ask about it; organisations include it in funding applications; strategies are built around it. Yet, I sometimes have to wonder whether we’re all talking about the same thing.

2 weeks ago

 by Nathan Singleton

Team Spotlights

Introducing Richard, Community Befriending Volunteer

This month, we're talking with Richard Wint, one of the longest serving volunteers in our Community Befriending Programme. Last month, Richard received a special award from the High Sheriff of Greater London, Dhruv Patel CBE, in recognition of his dedication to supporting others in his community.

2 weeks ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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High Sheriff recognises Community Befriending volunteers

LifeLine Projects was delighted to welcome the High Sheriff of Greater London, Dhruv Patel CBE, to our Community Befriending coffee morning on 18th September 2026, where he joined volunteers, befriendees and staff to celebrate the positive impact of the programme.

2 weeks ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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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.

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

2 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Articles

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...

2 months 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 More about Wellbeing Peer Support More activities for young people in East London thanks to Million Hours funding More about positive activities Council funding brings holiday activities and food to young people in Newham

2 months 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.

2 months 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...

4 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...

4 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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