Case Studies

Somto’s journey: from mentee to role model

This month, we’re chatting with Somto, who started out as a mentee on our SW!TCH programme and now works as a Junior Outreach Development Worker, supporting young people across East London. Setting the scene What are you currently up to? What made you want to become a SW!TCH Ambassador? Before joining SW!TCH, what was life like for you? Looking back,...

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

LifeLine Projects hosts first-ever Sports Day for 25th Anniversary

On Wednesday 23rd July, LifeLine Projects hosted its first-ever Sports Day to mark its 25th anniversary. The event took place at Mayfield Secondary School and Sixth Form College in Redbridge, bringing together staff, young people, parents, carers, and members of the local community. The day was organised by Jenna-Marie Singh, head of Young People team, with the support of many...

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Articles

From living room to legacy

How a handful of volunteers and a coffee table helped shape one of LifeLine’s most transformative programmes It began with 14 women in a living room. There were no desks, no whiteboards, and certainly no lesson plans. But there was food, friendship and a shared determination to belong. LifeLine Projects, now one of London’s most recognised community-based charities, was still...

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

SW!TCH Ambassadors help lead conversation on youth safety and mental health

The SW!TCH Ambassador Programme continues to support young people to step into leadership roles and speak up on the issues that matter most to them. Over the past month, Ambassadors from LifeLine Projects have taken part in two important events that put young voices at the centre of decision-making. Francesca Samuels, Hazib Hussain, and Taniyah Safdar were invited to the...

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Vanita’s journey of confidence and communication

When Vanita first arrived in the UK from India, she brought with her a degree in accountancy and a strong determination to succeed. But there was one major challenge: language. “I spoke very little English when I moved here,” Vanita recalls. “You think it is going to be easier once you arrive, but many people here do not speak a...

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Angela’s story: a journey of self-awareness and strength

LifeLine’s SW!TCH Minds programme providers mentoring, positive activities, holiday activities and residentials to young people on the edge of poor mental health. It helps young people build resilience, develop self-awareness and find better ways to cope, to prevent them tipping over the edge into poor mental health.

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

New mental health support service for Barking and Dagenham

We’re pleased to share that LifeLine Projects will be delivering a new Mental Health Crisis Prevention Service for Barking and Dagenham, commissioned by the NHS North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT).

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

Levon Gray features in documentary on knife crime in London

We are proud to shine a spotlight on one of our former team members, Levon Gray, who worked as a Youth Development Worker on our SW!TCH team.Levon was recently featured in a powerful short film by European broadcaster ARTE, now available to watch on YouTube. The film, Re: London Knife Crime, follows Levon as he works with young people across...

1 year ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

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...

1 year ago

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News

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.

1 year 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 year ago

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