What are London’s Lifelines?

London’s Lifelines are ordinary Londoners doing extraordinary things that keep our city going.

They are London’s volunteers, good neighbours and kind strangers. Their community spirit, generosity and acts of kindness power our capital. 

The London’s Lifelines Film!

Over the last few months, we’ve spoken to many of London’s Lifelines.

With their help, we’ve created this short film to tell their stories and showcase the power of volunteering in London. Check it out below!

Children enjoying facepaiting and crafts at Bromford's Big Block Party

Mayor’s Community Weekend returns for 2025

Mayor’s Community Weekend returns for 2025The National Lottery Community Fund and the Mayor of London have announced the return of the Mayor’s Community Weekend to London in September 2025. Taking place over the weekend of Friday 12 to Sunday 14...

King’s College London Trustee Fair May 2025

King's College London Trustee Fair Tuesday 13th May 202528/03/25 Connecting opportunities for charities, volunteers, staff and trustees Calling London-based charities! Would you like the opportunity to recruit trustees from King's College London? On Tuesday 13th May...

London Vision for Volunteering is here!

The London Vision for Volunteering is here!20/03/25 Today is the day! We are very excited to launch the London Vision for Volunteering!  The Vision aims to provide a blueprint for developing volunteering in London. With 36 recommendations, the goal is to make...

London Vision for Volunteering launch event

Join the launch event for the London Vision for Volunteering!20/02/25 The London Vision for Volunteering launches on 20 March - and you're invited! With the London Volunteering Strategy Group, we’re supporting the development of a London Vision for Volunteering, a...

Loved & Wanted

You are Loved & Wanted This Valentine’s Day we celebrate the incredible diversity and unity of London in the Mayor of London’s Loved and Wanted campaign!As Londoners, we stand up for shared values and we bring communities together. Our diversity is our greatest...
our second birthday

Our 2nd birthday!

Happy birthday to us! This International Volunteer Day is our second birthday here at London's Lifelines! Join us in celebrating by looking back at just a few of the things we've done over the past few years. Where we've been... Telling your stories The London's...

Share your story

We want to celebrate and to tell the story of all of London’s lifelines; from those who literally save lives to those who are lifesavers in countless other ways.

Find out how to share your story.

Be Enriched volunteer

Partner Hub

We want it to make it as easy as possible for our partners to promote volunteering with London’s Lifelines. That’s why we’ve created a Partner Hub!