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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

4 months ago

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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...

4 months ago

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LifeLine launches new Community Parenting Academy to train parent leaders

We are pleased to announce that Lifeline Projects has been awarded funding from the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime through London’s Violence Reduction Unit to deliver a programme aimed at increasing parental wellbeing and family support across all 32 London boroughs.Our new Community Parenting Academy is designed to support parents and carers to build confidence, improve wellbeing, and strengthen...

4 months ago

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Introducing Monique, Youth Development Worker

This month, we're talking with Monique, a Youth Development Worker with our SW!TCH team, who both mentors and runs positive activities for young people. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I'm part of the SW!TCH team and I mentor young people across four different schools. I also run our roller-skating positive activity for the young people.My role requires...

6 months ago

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SW!TCH On The Hill: Support for Harold Hill continues thanks to new Reaching Communities funding

We are pleased to share that our "Love the Hill" work in Harold Hill will continue as "SW!TCH On The Hill", having secured new funding from the National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities programme. This support will enable us to continue to support residents for a further three years, building on the strong foundations already in place.

6 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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