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 »

When my partner and I had an unsought pregnancy, it was the beginning of a long journey. That journey convinced me that dads have a powerful role to play in helping their partners meet pregnancy and the circumstances of life. Lauren and I were best friends. We’d tried a few business partnerships, trying to get… 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 »

In March, the Littlehampton Life House was awarded £1,000 from Tesco Bags to run a Life Skills programme in the House. The aim is to benefit the women and children living in the House, increasing positive mental health and well-being. It also helps get them ready to transition to independent living with their child. The… Read more »