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FaithAction creating health champions in Birmingham

We’re proud to announce that our FaithAction team have been commissioned by the Public Health Division of Birmingham City Council to work with Sikh and Christian communities across the city to help alleviate health inequalities.

2 years ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Team Spotlights

Introducing Caroline, Maternal Health Coordinator

This month, we're talking with Caroline, who joined our Families team back in 2023 and has been the heart of our I'm Maternal Health Coordinator for LifeLine's Families team since June last year. My role is identify and engage parents in breastfeeding support, through networking and outreach activities, and to establish and develop a vibrant breastfeeding peer support network in...

2 years ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Articles

Hope: A gift we share

As we approach Christmas, it's a time to reflect on what we’re most grateful for—whether it’s your family, friends, or the warmth of a home where you can gather.Many of us are fortunate to share this festive season with our loved ones. But for many others, this time of year is nothing to celebrate.Imagine spending cold Christmas alone, without friends,...

2 years ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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LifeLine at the CYP Now Awards 2024

On Thursday 28th November, Children and Young People Now held their 19th annual Awards to recognise and celebrate innovation and good practice in services that support children, young people, and their families across the UK. Here at LifeLine, we were proud to see our own SW!TCH Futures work be one of only five programmes that were shortlisted for the Early...

2 years ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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A reflection on impact: SW!TCH Communities in Harold Hill

The origins of SW!TCH Communities A charity is about the community; it’s about serving a bigger purpose. It’s strong relationships and taking care of people and getting important tasks done. John Singleton MBE When people come together and talk about their problems, they have the power to act and create local solutions for their neighbourhoods. LifeLine's SW!TCH Communities programme began...

2 years ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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Winning Harts: Harts Lane Estate in Barking MyEnds update

Since May, LifeLine Projects has been working as part of the Winning Harts consortium to This community-focused initiative—led by the West Ham United Foundation and funded through the Mayor of London’s £14.5 million MyEnds programme—was launched to address the unique challenges faced by local youth and residents.Our progress so far has been promising, and we’re on track to meet the...

2 years ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Case Study: Supporting a young man through trauma

LifeLine’s SW!TCH Lives programme is funded through the Community Safety Team of the London Borough of Havering. The SW!TCH Lives team provides support to vulnerable young people in Havering, who are at risk of or who are currently known to the Criminal Justice System, to prevent their situation from worsening. The service works closely with the Council’s Youth Offending Service...

2 years ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Articles

The power of mentoring: a personal reflection

Most of us have had someone who helped shape who we are today. For me, that person was my mentor. Mentors can be family members, friends, or colleagues, yet they often go unnoticed—true unsung heroes in our lives. National Mentoring Day is a chance to celebrate the achievements of both mentors and mentees. It’s also a great reminder to reflect...

2 years ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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FaithAction hosts third annual Faith in Partnership Week

On the 9th--13th September, FaithAction hosted their third annual Faith in Partnership Week with theme of Faith for the Future, highlighting and celebrating cross-sector working between faith groups and statutory bodies.

2 years ago

 by FaithAction

Case Studies

Case Study: Creative English

Creative English, a programme developed by Dr Anne Smith from our FaithAction team, uses games and roleplay to build confidence in speaking English in everyday situations, such as talking to neighbours, teachers, doctors and landlords. By bringing people together through shared fun, it helps them make friends, find a place of belonging, and become a active member of their local...

2 years ago

 by FaithAction

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Providing stability in our communities

In previous pieces, I’ve often discussed the importance of embracing change, as life constantly presents new challenges. Change can help us to grow and adapt, but stability also plays a vital role in ensuring long-term wellbeing. Stability is about maintaining a steady course, making sure that we have systems in place to prevent too many unexpected disruptions.

2 years ago

 by Nathan Singleton

Case Studies

Sherri’s Story: A journey towards stability

The Champions Support Network has been supporting parents and carers with raising young people in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge since 2020. Thanks to continued funding from London’s Violence Reduction Unit, the CSN trains peer mentors from the community to support other parents, arranges a range of activities to help families build connection and friendship, and delivers a programme of training...

2 years ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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