We have just finished our second ‘Holiday at Home’. Many organisations and activities cease during the school summer holidays and for anybody with no school age children, this can be a very long period with little to no routine or interaction. We decided to plug this gap by offering a programme of...
Linking Lives UK has benefitted from a marathon 13 day sponsored walk by a father and two sons along the Offa’s Dyke Path. The Walking Challenge! The Offa’s Dyke Path runs from Chepstow to Prestatyn and Kevin Jesty and his sons Tom & James (aged 15 & 18) decided to take up the challenge...
Valentine’s Day may traditionally be known as a time for romance, but we think it’s a great opportunity for showing love and gratitude to all those we care about. This Valentine’s Day we’d like to celebrate friendship and all the wonderful ones we have seen created through Linking Lives with these...
We are excited to be working with Edinburgh City Mission on an initial four-year funded project to create a befriending scheme across Edinburgh. The first key step was taken in mid November when we were delighted to appoint Julie Young to the role of Development Officer. This role will involve...
Linking Lives UK is excited to be hosting a series of webinars focusing on ‘Effective Christian Responses to Loneliness’. These sessions are an opportunity to explore together the subject of loneliness and its’ impact on those affected on a regular basis. We will share ideas with...
1-7 November is Befriending Week, which is a time to raise awareness of and celebrate everything befriending! 2021 has been a difficult year for many in terms of loneliness, which has made the support offered by befriending projects even more important. At Linking Lives UK, we have loved seeing...