Community Links's strong connection to the community enables them to understand what works locally, and they use this knowledge to influence national policy. As part of Catch22, CL shares the mission of empowering individuals and strengthening communities from the ground up.

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Community Links believes everyone can thrive when they have three key things: good people around them, a secure place to live, and a meaningful purpose in life - what they call the '3Ps'. The charity’s range of services and programmes are designed to address the challenges that prevent people from achieving their best, as they strive towards a world where no one's potential is limited by their health or social circumstances.

During 2025, CL reached 40,000 people through its various programmes. The charity helped over 1,400 clients with legal, debt and welfare benefits advice, helping them generate an income, through additional welfare benefits and addressing their debts, of £2.6 million.

During the year, the charity’s health services team spoke to 6,193 people through its breast screening calling project and 2,650 patients through its bowel screening calling project. An additional 630 service users accessed support through CL’s Community Connectors programme, which is embedded within the Community Integrated Mental Health Service in Newham. 

CL’s young people’s services team runs programmes aimed at raising aspirations, unlocking potential and providing opportunity, as well as giving young people the confidence and life skills to shape their future. 100 young people engaged with the Links Studio during 2025, with 57 people completing mentoring programmes. in addition, 56 learners enrolled at the Links Media College (which offers a mix of academic and vocational qualifications in a nurturing environment) in the ‘24/’25 academic year, achieving pass rates of 61% and 86% in maths and English respectively. 

To learn more, visit community-links.org and catch-22.org.uk.