Linking Lives in London
70% of Anglican clergy see loneliness as the biggest issue in their communities.
70% of Anglican clergy see loneliness as the biggest issue in their communities.
Loving Jesus Loving Hounslow West
Where people find home
Parishes supporting learning disabilities
2017 Engagement Report
Being the Christmas Message
The highlight of my week
Having a Care Home Friend has “transformed my life!”
St Saviours Sunbury a compassionate church seeking to be part of the transform of its community.
Kick Start a Sports Ministry in your Parish
Lindsay MacRae of St Luke’s Kentish Town talks about the joy and laughter in the parish as together they address isolation.
Churches are challenged to address loneliness amongst older people
Supporting churches to set up befriending schemes in their local community
St Ann’s Tottenham, impacting their community
A place where Hands outs don’t exist. Hand ups do
Integration so all can flourish, that’s what the Kingdom is about
Two-fifths of older people say that their main company is the TV.
Hayley Humphreys, our Development Worker for Mental Health & Isolation, shares details of the upcoming Diocese of London Lent Appeal 2022: Cultivating Compassionate Communities. Find out how you can get involved!
Hope Church Hounslow shares their experience of blessing individuals and families in their local community with gifts and friendship as part of the Love Christmas initiative.
Together with Music is a virtual, intergenerational programme that connects schools, community groups and creatives to their local care homes and older people through music.
Daphine Aikens reflects on a really extraordinary few weeks in the life of her foodbank, and what the future might look like
Some wisdom for churches as we consider the rise in domestic violence during Covid-19: how can we respond?
An example of what one parish has done to ensure that their digitally excluded neighbours are not left out during lockdown
How can we have special consideration for our disabled neighbours at this time?
At St Pauls Hounslow West, listening to God and their community has meant they have grown an extraordinary “ordinary” community cafe, to meet the needs of the parish they serve. Here is the story of it.
Thursday 24 February 2022, 9:45AM - 12:15PM
Join us for the launch of the Diocese of London’s Lent Appeal 2022: Cultivating Compassionate Communities
Tuesday 13 April 2021, 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Dementia Inclusive Church Workshop: Join us as we glean wisdom from the Story Chaplain about how churches can support those living with dementia and their carers.
Tuesday 14th July, 11am-12pm
Our regular hour online together to discuss issues that churches are facing on the front line of serving the community.
Today: what has the effect of Covid-19 been on the elderly and those who are shielding? How can the church respond as society opens up?
Tues 12th May, 2pm-3pm
An hour online together for church and community leaders to talk about issues they’re facing in their local context during lockdown. This week, we’re exploring how churches are currently responding to the issues of food poverty in their communities.
Wed 29th April 10.30am-11.30am
An hour online together for church and community leaders to talk about issues they’re facing in their local context during lockdown. This week, looking at Mental Health, with Livability, and Domestic violence, wtih Restored.
Tuesday 3rd March, 2020, 2.30pm-5.00pm
A 2-hour interactive workshop providing advice and guidance for churches on how to fundraise for social outreach in their local communities.
Thurs 27th February 2020, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
In partnership with Livability, this evening will help you think through how you can make sure your church is welcoming and inclusive to those who have dementia and those who care for them.
Wednesday 19 February 2020, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
An evening hearing from churches & organisations working to help support those in the community with mental health, isolation and loneliness; an evening to share ideas, good practice and network.
In partnership with Livability.
Monday 24 September 2018, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Join us for an evening of celebration with Bishop Sarah as we’re inspired by the impact that compassionate parishes are making in the Diocese of London.
Tuesday 19 June 2018, 6:15PM - 8:30PM
What is it? What are the signs? What do I do?
Tuesday 19 September 2017, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Sorry to say but tonight has had to be postponed.
Thursday 11 May 2017, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Stephen Hammersley, Chief Executive of Pilgrims Friend Society will bring insight and practical suggestions as to how we offer welcome and inclusion for those with Dementia.
| Project | Area of Concern | Activity Type | Parish | Area | Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addiction, depression and disorders course & support | Addiction, Employment & Enterprise, Homelessness, Isolation, Mental Health | Courses | Holy Trinity with St Paul, Onslow Square and St Augustine, South Kensington | Kensington | Kensington & Chelsea |
| Ascension Friends | Isolation | Drop-in | The Ascension Hanger Hill with St Mary West Twyford | Willesden | Ealing |
| Befriending Project & Recovery | Addiction, Isolation | Drugs, Drop-in | All Souls Langham Place | Two Cities | Westminster |
| Christmas Day Open Church and Soup Kitchen | Homelessness, Isolation | Drop-in, Food | St James Enfield Highway & Brimsdown | Edmonton | Enfield |
| Christmas Day Support | Isolation | Practical support | St Anne Soho | Two Cities | Westminster |
| Clapton Commons | Isolation | Drop-in, Outreach | St Thomas Clapton Common | Stepney | Hackney |
| Coffee Morning | Isolation | Drop-in | Holy Innocents, Kingsbury | Willesden | Brent |
| Communicate: Adult Learning | Education, Isolation | Education & Training | St Clement w St Mark & Norlands St James | Kensington | Kensington & Chelsea |
| Community Cafe | Isolation | Drop-in, Food | St John the Baptist Greenhill | Willesden | Harrow |
| Community Cafe | Food Poverty, Isolation | Drop-in, Food | St Andrew Sudbury | Willesden | Brent |
| Community Cafe serving free tea, coffee and cakes Tuesdays from 11.00am to 1.00pm in the church | Isolation | Drop-in | St James with St Matthew Muswell Hill | Edmonton | Haringey |
| Community drop-in (Thursday 9:30 - 11:30) | Isolation | Political | All Souls Ivybridge | Kensington | Hounslow |
| Community lunch | Isolation | Drugs | St Saviour Upper Sunbury | Kensington | Spelthorne |
| Community Lunch | Isolation | Drop-in | Emmanuel Northwood | Willesden | Harrow |
| Community Music Time | Isolation | Drop-in | St Anselm Belmont | Willesden | Harrow |
| Counselling Services | Health, Isolation | Advice & support | St Marylebone Parish Church | Two Cities | City |
| Crafternoon Tea | Isolation | Drop-in | St Lukes Shepherds Bush | Kensington | Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Dementia/mental health projects | Health, Isolation | Advice & support, Drop-in, Practical support | St Marylebone Parish Church | Two Cities | City |
| Doorways | Isolation | Drop-in | St Paul South Harrow | Willesden | Harrow |
| Drop In | Isolation | Drop-in | St Matthew's Willesden | Willesden | Brent |
| Drop In Cafe | Food Poverty, Isolation | Drop-in | St Anne's Hoxton | Stepney | Hackney |
| English Conversation Class | Isolation | Education & Training | St Michael and All Angels Harrow Weald | Willesden | Harrow |
| ESOL (Thursday 1:15 - 2:45) | Education, Isolation | Education & Training, Practical support | All Souls Ivybridge | Kensington | Hounslow |
| Footprints Bereavement Drop-In | Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | Uxbridge team Ministry: St Margaret's | Willesden | Hillingdon |
| Friendship Cafe | Isolation | Advice & support, Food | All Souls St Margarets On Thames | Kensington | Hounslow |
| Holiday at Home | Isolation | Drop-in | St Marys-at-Finchley | Edmonton | Barnet |
| Homelink Day Respite Centre | Isolation | Advice & support | St Augustine, Whitton | Kensington | Richmond |
| Lunch Club | Isolation | Drop-in, Food | St Peter West Harrow | Willesden | Harrow |
| Lunch Club | Isolation | Drop-in | St George, Campden Hill | Kensington | Kensington & Chelsea |
| Meeting Place | Isolation | Drop-in | Christ Church Turnham Green | Kensington | Hounslow |
| Memory Cafe | Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | St Cuthbert North Wembley | Willesden | Brent |
| Mencap Meal | Food Poverty, Isolation | Drop-in, Food | St Anselm Belmont | Willesden | Harrow |
| Monday Friendship | Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | All Saints Harrow Hill | Willesden | Harrow |
| Ocean Women's Project | Isolation | Advice & support, Drop-in, Practical support | St Paul's Bow Common | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
| Open House | Isolation | Drop-in | St Anselm Belmont | Willesden | Harrow |
| Over 50s Fellowship Club | Isolation | Drop-in, Outreach | St James Enfield Highway & Brimsdown | Edmonton | Enfield |
| PAC Lunches | Isolation | Food | St John's Pinner | Willesden | Harrow |
| Parent & Toddlers | Isolation | Drop-in | St Mark Kensal Rise | Willesden | Brent |
| Parish Tea | Isolation | Drop-in | Holy Trinity Northwood | Willesden | Hillingdon |
| Pensioners Group | Isolation | Drop-in | St James the Less, Bethnal Green | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
| Pryors Bank Lunches | Homelessness, Isolation | Drop-in, Food | All Saints Fulham | Kensington | Hammersmith & Fulham |
| PSALM | Isolation | Drop-in | St Pancras, Euston Road | Edmonton | Camden |
| Saint Laurence’s Larder and Open Kitchen (Tuesday and Thursday Lunchtimes) | Food Poverty, Homelessness, Isolation | Drop-in, Food | Christ Church Brondesbury | Willesden | Brent |
| Saturday Soup Kitchen | Addiction, Food Poverty, Homelessness, Isolation, Debt and Financial Wellbeing, Mental Health | Drop-in | St Anne's Hoxton | Stepney | Hackney |
| Senior Moment | Isolation | Drop-in | Christ Church: Kensington | Kensington | Kensington & Chelsea |
| Social Club | Food Poverty, Homelessness, Isolation | Drop-in | St Michael Tokyngton | Willesden | Brent |
| Soup at St Gabriel's | Homelessness, Isolation, Prison & Ex-Offenders | Drop-in, Food | St Gabriel North Acton | Willesden | Ealing |
| Steady & Stable | Education, Isolation | Drop-in | All Saints Fulham | Kensington | Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Sunday Lunch Club | Food Poverty, Isolation | Food | St Dunstan and All Saints Church, Stepney | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
| T in the Afternoon | Isolation | Drop-in, Food | St Michael and All Angels Harrow Weald | Willesden | Harrow |
| Tea & Chat | Isolation | Drop-in | St Anne Brondesbury | Willesden | Brent |
| Tea Time | Isolation | Drop-in | St James with St Matthew Muswell Hill | Edmonton | Haringey |
| Tea time Friday Fellowship | Isolation | Drop-in | Christ Church Crouch End | Edmonton | Haringey |
| The Geoff Ashcroft Community | Health, Isolation | Drop-in | St Mary Cable Street | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
| The Vision Drop-In | Homelessness, Isolation | Drop-in | St Silas Pentonville | Stepney | Islington |
| Thursdays Together | Isolation | Drop-in | Holy Trinity, Stroud Green | Edmonton | Haringey |
| Under 5's Group | Isolation | Drop-in | St James the Less, Bethnal Green | Stepney | Tower Hamlets |
| Wednesday Fellowship | Isolation | Drop-in | St Mark Kensal Rise | Willesden | Brent |
| Welcome Centre | Addiction, Employment & Enterprise, Homelessness, Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | St John the Baptist Greenhill | Willesden | Harrow |
| West Indian Senior Citizens Organisation | Isolation | Drop-in | St Mark Kensal Rise | Willesden | Brent |
| Women's English Classes | Education, Isolation | Education & Training | St John's Southall | Willesden | Ealing |
| Young at Heart | Isolation | Education & Training, Political | All Souls Ivybridge | Kensington | Hounslow |
In our latest Blog, Hayley Humphreys (Development Worker for Mental Health & Isolation) shares details of our upcoming Lent Appeal 2022: Cultivating Compassionate Communities. Read here to find out how you can get involved!https://t.co/SvsqUHBMYA pic.twitter.com/vC4Qx4FccE
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