The 2024 Paris Olympic Games have not been without controversy, but one thing we can safely say we are heartened to see is that stories of parenthood have taken centre stage in so many interviews and media stories. And, for the first time ever, there was a nursery in the athlete’s village!  Allyson Felix, the… Read more »

We want to take a moment to sincerely thank Natalie Fleet MP for her extraordinary courage, after hearing her story on BBC News revealing that she became pregnant after assault. Ms Fleet has opened up about becoming pregnant at 15 after being groomed and raped by an older man. She says that, despite the man… Read more »

How long have you been volunteering, and what do you do at Life? I’ve been volunteering teaching weekly or fortnightly cooking life skills since around August 2022. What do you most enjoy about volunteering for Life? I love getting to know the girls and their babies, earning their trust and bonding with them over cooking!… Read more »

How long have you been a volunteer with Life? I had my first session in the house in April 2021 so around nine months.  How did you hear about the volunteer role? Through my church – there was an advert in our newsletter asking for volunteers for specific roles in our local Life House so… Read more »

One life skill that’s vital for this transition is cooking. Working with a volunteer from the charity IMPACT, the Crawley Life House tenants receive cooking sessions. These sessions help the clients to: Learn new skills, and build confidence in growing outside their comfort zone. Try new foods, adapt meals, and cook homemade meals. Build confidence,… Read more »