Case Studies
4 days ago
by LifeLine Comms Team
Case Studies
The latest updates from LifeLine Projects.
Case Studies
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...
4 months ago
by LifeLine Comms Team
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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,...
7 months ago
by LifeLine Comms Team
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Creative English—a programme developed by our FaithAction team—helps to teach simple conversational English through fun and games and an ongoing roleplay story inspired by soap operas.If you would like to know more about Creative English and how the programme helps people build confidence, connection and independence, please visit When I first met Mariam† in our Creative English Parent and Child...
9 months ago
by Dr Anne Smith PhD
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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...
10 months ago
by LifeLine Comms Team
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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.
10 months ago
by LifeLine Comms Team
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When I first met Ashley, she was an unhappy single mum caring for her young daughter. She was isolated and unsure where to turn. The challenges she faced left her without confidence, and she often described feeling invisible. With her child, she said she was on her own and, at times, it felt as though she didn’t have a voice.
12 months ago
by LifeLine Comms Team
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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
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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
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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
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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...
1 year ago
by LifeLine Comms Team
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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...
2 years ago
by LifeLine Comms Team