Annual Report May 2024-2025

We’re proud to share our latest Annual Report, capturing a year of heartfelt service, resilience, and community-led change across Havering and beyond.

From our Soup & Social gatherings to wellbeing coaching and remote support sessions, every moment has been shaped by the generosity of volunteers, funders, and local partners. Together, we’ve created safe spaces, shared warm meals, and supported over 77 individuals through 15 events and 99 hours of volunteer time.

Highlights from the Year:

  • 🥣 Soup & Social: 4 events, 55 attendances, 16 warm packs distributed, and outreach to Rainham Library and Supported Living Centres.
  • 🧠 Wellbeing Coaching: 5 tailored sessions for frontline Health & Social Care staff.
  • 💻 Remote Support: “Time to Talk” online event fostering open dialogue and connection.
  • 💪 Volunteer Power: 99 hours contributed, including training in Food Hygiene & HACCP.

📈 What We’ve Learned:

  • Listening to our community drives everything we do.
  • Collaboration fuels sustainability.
  • Mental wellbeing must remain at the heart of our work.
We’re excited for what’s next—expanding partnerships, deepening impact, and continuing to co-create services that reflect real needs. Thank you for being part of this journey.

With gratitude,
Clare & Sarah
Co-Founders, Happilife CIC

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Happilife CIC a Social Enterprise

Making a Difference*

Did you know that Happilife CIC is proud to be a social enterprises & use their profits to create positive social impact?

Including our social events, time to talk sessions and coaching for front line staff

A social enterprise is an organization that operates like a traditional business but with a primary focus on social, environmental, or community objectives. Unlike profit-driven businesses, social enterprises reinvest their profits to support their mission and make a positive impact.

Exciting News for Soup & Socials

Exciting News!

Just one week after securing funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Happilife CIC & SA Nutrition have 130 people set to attend our planned events—proof that community connection is thriving!

If your group would love to experience a warm, welcoming Soup & Social gathering, we’d love to host.
Let’s bring people together over good food and great company!

Find out more & get involved

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Welcome to Happilife Community Interest Company (CIC)

At Happilife CIC, we believe in the power of community. Our mission is to create inclusive, supportive environments where individuals can thrive, connect, and grow together. We are dedicated to enhancing the well-being and happiness of our community through various social and environmental initiatives.

Interested in how to get involved?

Join us in making a positive impact in our community! Whether you want to volunteer, participate in our programs, or support us through donations, there are many ways to get involved and help us achieve our mission.

Volunteer: Become a part of our team and make a difference. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. –

Donate: Your generous contributions help us continue our work and expand our reach. Every donation makes a difference.

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Contact Us We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to get involved, please get in touch with us. – Email: hello@happilifecic.co.uk