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NEET—prevention is better than cure

I’ve spent most of my life working with young people in east London. I started as a youth leader—hours of mentoring each week, groups trips and activities, conversations with parents. It’s the kind of work that can feel small in the moment but adds up to something big over time.

4 months ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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...

4 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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Tips from youth workers for parents: Protective factors for social media

One of the team told me about a time a mother rang him, quite upset. Her teenage son had discovered hurtful comments being made about him in a group chat. Those in the group chat had not realised that he would see them but he did and to him, it felt as if the whole school had turned against him...

5 months ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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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...

6 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,...

6 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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A vision for 2050

LifeLine Projects was founded in 2000 by a group of volunteers from a local church in East London who saw a need in their local community. Realising that they could be part of the solution, they began working with isolated and marginalised women and vulnerable young people to help them become agents for change within their community. In those early...

6 months ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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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...

6 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.

6 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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A tribute to Terry King, servant-mentor

It feels like serving no longer seems fashionable. In a culture that prizes visibility, influence, and personal advancement, service can appear more like a step backwards than forwards. Perhaps that is why we often prefer to say volunteer instead, a term that allows us to help without appearing small. Yet, real service always comes with a cost—it requires the deliberate...

8 months ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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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...

8 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,...

8 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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