Everyone needs a Lucy: LifeLine to launch breastfeeding peer support programme
My son Caleb was born happy and healthy. Having attended LifeLine’s Getting Ready for your Baby programme, Judi, my wife, was determined to breastfeed—but it was not as easy as we expected. Caleb lost over 10% of his birth weight
How to demonstrate impact and win funding
Last month, I wrote about the weaknesses and strengths of different funding systems and how, despite some drawbacks, LifeLine has been able to work within those systems to positively impact our local community. Although I appealed to funders to partner
Introducing Amy Jones, Senior Youth Development Worker
LifeLine first encountered Amy through our SW!TCH mentoring programme whilst she was attending Dagenham Park School in 2013. At the time, Amy was dealing with multiple issues that had piled up and left her on the edge of being excluded
Official opening and other happenings at Little Learners Ambleside
On Friday 3rd March, we were delighted to welcome local MP Jon Cruddas to officially open our latest Little Learners Nursery, located on Ambleside Avenue in Elm Park. Mr. Cruddas MP was shown around the 37-place nursery by LifeLine CEO
Let’s demonstrate the importance of our work to our communities
Results and hitting your targets are the bedrock of success—especially in something like sports. The more goals a football player scores, the more valuable they become and the higher the salary they get paid. It makes perfect sense. It’s the
LifeLine to double mentoring provision in East London schools
We are extremely pleased to have been recognised once again by the Mayor of London for our work with young people, having been awarded further funding worth £438,000 from the New Deal for Young People programme. This funding will enable
Introducing Anne Smith, Author of Creative English
This month, we’d like to introduce Dr Anne Smith, Author and Lead Trainer of the Creative English programme and part of our FaithAction team. Anne has worked with LifeLine on various community projects since 2006, including developing the Young Stars
A lifetime commitment to our communities
Like any parent, when I became a father, I wanted my children to get the best start in life. An important part of this was making sure we could be the best parents possible and provide opportunities for our children
Introducing John Singleton MBE, LifeLine Founder and Chair
This month, we’re extremely proud to profile John Singleton, Founder and Chair of LifeLine. John has just been awarded an MBE for his Charitable Services in the King’s New Year Honours list. We hope you enjoy this chance to get
Parents in Elm Park now benefiting from new Little Learners nursery
We are extremely excited to announce the opening of our second Little Learners nursery in Elm Park, expanding on our current offering in response to growing demands for childcare in the area. Located in a renovated residential property on Ambleside
Mentoring: the key to releasing agents for change
Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. Theodore Roosevelt When I was growing up, I was lucky enough to have a stable family and caring extended family that provided me the guidance and support
LifeLine partners with London Youth on London-wide mentoring development
We are very pleased to announce that the Mayor of London’s Office has appointed a partnership of London Youth and LifeLine Projects to deliver a programme of mentoring support as part of the New Deal for Young People. We’ll be