Case Studies

Bits and Pieces

August 13th, 2013

Ray and Alison McGovern made contact with Five Lamps’ Enterprise Team in October 2012 with an idea to open a thrift shop in Church Street, Hartlepool The initial business

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Four Bright Flames

August 6th, 2013

Five Lamps have been working in partnership with Stockton Council to support young people through the GOIL project (Get On In Life), which engages 14 – 19 year olds

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Belle Amore bridal boutique fulfils Lucy’s dreams

July 30th, 2013

Happily, married Lucy Mallam was a hard working teacher and mother who dreamt of opening her own bridal boutique With a strong idea of the type of boutique she

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From condemned to on the mend

July 23rd, 2013

Having a condemned cooker meant Mr Littlefair from Stockton was relying on ready cooked meals and processed foods for his meals This was causing him a problem as he

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Young People Give the Chancellor a Run for his Money

July 9th, 2013

In March 2013, Bishopsgarth School invited Five Lamps’ MyBnK Project to deliver a taster session in Money Twist Key Stage 4 The school used the back-to-back Money Twist session

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Going the extra mile saves Claire 18 months’ fees

July 2nd, 2013

Claire from Tyne & Wear approached Five Lamps recently for a loan towards car repairs Whilst discussing her income and expenditure, Vince Rogers Five Lamps Loan Officer at their

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