Case Studies

Turning feedback into success: Supporting growth with Winning Harts

The Winning Harts initiative, part of our Claire first became known to us when she applied to Winning Harts for a grant for her project, "Drawn to Nature", in the first round of local funding. Drawn to Nature consisted of family-bonding workshops rooted in nature, offering ways of adults and young people to connect with exploring the textures, sounds, and...

6 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Community Befriending in Waltham Forest: Building connection and confidence

On 10 March 2026, LifeLine Projects attended the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee at Waltham Forest Town Hall. The meeting was an opportunity to share progress from the Community Befriending programme and highlight the difference it is making for local people.The programme, which began in April 2025, supports adults aged 18 and over who may be feeling lonely...

8 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Team Spotlights

Introducing Aimeshinim, Community Coordinator

This month, we're talking with Aimeshinim, our Community and Wellbeing Coordinator who works I was born and raised in Hackney by my parents with eleven siblings. Living in such a crowded home was very stressful and made me want a quieter and more peaceful place to live.When I turned eighteen, I had my first child. I now have three daughters,...

8 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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LifeLine Projects marks 25 years of community impact at the House of Lords

On Monday 23 February 2026, LifeLine Projects celebrated the major milestone of 25 years of service to young people, families and communities with a memorable event held in the magnificent River Room at the House of Lords, a historic and iconic venue that reflected the significance of LifeLine’s journey and impact. We were joined by approximately 50 supporters–including guests from...

8 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Team Spotlights

Introducing Jenna, Young People’s Services Manager

This month, we’re talking with Jenna, Young People’s Services Manager, who joined us last year. Jenna leads, manages and coordinates our work with young people through our various SW!TCH programmes.

8 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Lifeline Projects expands young people’s support thanks to Charles Hayward Foundation

Lifeline Projects is pleased to announce that its Young People Services team has been awarded a grant from the Charles Hayward Foundation. This support will strengthen the delivery of intensive mentoring for young people who are at higher risk and in need of tailored guidance. The Charles Hayward Foundation provides grants to charities across the United Kingdom and to selected...

10 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Lily’s Story: Finding connection in community

Funded by the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit and Redbridge Council, our Women’s Safety Coffee Mornings ran for a six-week period in late 2025. They came as part of a targeted response to growing concerns about women’s safety following a serious incident, with the aim of creating a safe and welcoming environment for those affected to meet, talk, share,...

10 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Stronger Together: How monthly events are deepening parent partnerships at Little Learners

Since Little Learners opened in 2015, the nursery has always aimed to be a place where children feel safe, happy, and ready to learn, and where families feel welcome and included.In the past, parents mainly joined us for two big yearly events, graduation and our Christmas party. Although these were lovely celebrations, the team could see that families wanted more...

11 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Stella’s Story: Finding connection and confidence through community

When Stella first joined the coffee morning at Walthamstow Library, she was nervous and unsure what to expect. Having spent a long time feeling isolated and without a strong support network, even attending a community group felt like a big step. She explained that she had recently needed someone to collect her from hospital but realised she had no-one to...

12 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Lifeline Projects awarded grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation

We’re delighted to share that Lifeline Projects has been awarded a grant from the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF)—one of the UK’s largest grant-making charities. This incredible support will help us strengthen our work with families and young people across East London. The MCF—funded by Freemasons, their families, and friends—supports thousands of people every year through projects that reduce isolation, tackle...

12 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Wendy’s Story: Hope after hardship

The Champions Support Network (CSN) is a LifeLine Projects programme designed to support parents and carers of young people, particularly during challenging times. It offers a local support network led by Champion Peer Mentors (parents and carers from the community who have relevant lived experience and training). These mentors guide participants through navigating systems, sharing practical advice and emotional support.

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Growing ideas, growing community—Winning Harts community grants programme

Winning Harts, part of our Jeorgina, Strive for Excellence Jeorgina came to the UK in her twenties and raised her four boys here. She first found out about Winning Harts at a workshop and coffee morning consultation. She remembers feeling good the first time she went—meeting parents with their children and realising that some of the families already had connections...

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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