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.

8 hours ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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.

1 day ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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 days ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

Creating communities where young people and families thrive.

Our impact from our 25th year.

Our vision for the next 25 years.

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Leading the way, learning through play.

Nurseries we'd want to send our own children to, built on our 15+ years of experience of working in Early Years.

Young
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Inspiring agents of change.

Our collection of programmes aimed at supporting young people at risk of serious youth violence or poor mental health.

SW!TCH Lives

Mentoring for young people at risk of criminal exploitation.

SW!TCH Futures

Mentoring and positive activities to make a brighter future for young people.

SW!TCH Minds

Mentoring to support the mental health and wellbeing of young people

SW!TCH Ambassadors

Leadership development for young people who want to become agents of change.

SW!TCH Training

Helping organisations to better support young people through mentoring.

Families

For parents and carers just like you.

Our collection of programmes aimed at families that just need a little extra help.

Connected Early

Support and guidance for new families in East London and Essex.

Faith
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Because faith is too significant to ignore.

A national network supporting faith-based and community organisations to deliver meaningful change to the people they serve.

Creative English

A fun and engaging method for teaching everyday English through games and drama.
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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.

8 hours ago

 by Nathan Singleton

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.

1 day ago

 by LifeLine Comms Team

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