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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

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“So, what does it really mean to be a development organisation?”

In everything we do, we don’t want people to rely on LifeLine forever. Instead, we aim to help them become confident, independent, and active members of their community. We want them to live full lives and support others, becoming a positive force for change in their own neighbourhoods.

1 year ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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

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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

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Standing up for each other: building a culture of courage of care

Last month, It is the right thing to do. Let us stop calling people nosey when they care. Let us show our community that doing the right thing is something to be proud of. Creating safe and respectful communities is a responsibility we all share.

1 year ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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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

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A new chapter begins for the APPG on Faith and Society

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Faith and Society has officially relaunched, marking a renewed commitment to showcasing and strengthening the vital work of faith-based organisations across the UK. Our FaithAction team serves as the group’s secretariat.

1 year ago

 by FaithAction

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Local network of faith leaders receives another year of funding

After a fantastic year of delivering projects impacting health inequalities within communities in Barking and Dagenham, the Barking and Dagenham Faith Leaders Network, which is administered by our FaithAction team, is delighted to have received another round of funding from Barking and Dagenham Council’s Public Health team.

1 year ago

 by FaithAction

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Bullying: A call to action for young people’s wellbeing

In an article I wrote not long ago, I shared how we are witnessing a generation of young people who are struggling more than ever. It’s heartbreaking to think that, in 2025, we still haven’t learned how to make young people feel safe, heard, or understood. One of the major culprits behind this is bullying. It’s a problem that refuses...

2 years ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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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...

2 years ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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