Community Befriending

Providing friendship and connection in Waltham Forest.

Articles

What are we actually sustaining?

“Sustainability” has become one of the most commonly used words in the charity sector. Funders ask about it; organisations include it in funding applications; strategies are built around it. Yet, I sometimes have to wonder whether we’re all talking about the same thing.

2 weeks ago

 by Nathan Singleton

Team Spotlights

Introducing Richard, Community Befriending Volunteer

This month, we're talking with Richard Wint, one of the longest serving volunteers in our Community Befriending Programme. Last month, Richard received a special award from the High Sheriff of Greater London, Dhruv Patel CBE, in recognition of his dedication to supporting others in his community.

2 weeks ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

High Sheriff recognises Community Befriending volunteers

LifeLine Projects was delighted to welcome the High Sheriff of Greater London, Dhruv Patel CBE, to our Community Befriending coffee morning on 18th September 2026, where he joined volunteers, befriendees and staff to celebrate the positive impact of the programme.

2 weeks ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

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...

8 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Case Studies

Stella’s Story: Finding connection and confidence through community

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...

12 months ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

News

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

Share on