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Enterprising St Michael’s students donate their profits to CAFOD

April 22nd, 2014

In March 2014, Five Lamps delivered a MyBnk Enterprise-in-a-Box session at St Michael’s RC School in Billingham 27 Year 10 Business BTEC students took up the challenge and aimed

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Once proud Evenwood Street given a new lease of life

April 17th, 2014

A formerly run-down street in Teesdale is once again hoping to become the pride of the village thanks to a North East charity, with support from a local Housing

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Five Lamps helps Charlie in more ways than one

April 15th, 2014

Charlie Morrison from Thornaby approached Five Lamps’ Financial Inclusion Team in January 2014, seeking an additional personal loan At that time he was on benefits and doing voluntary work

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Tammy has a strong will to succeed

April 8th, 2014

Tammy is a 40 year old mum of two, who lives in Thornaby with her two sons aged 20 and 17 years On leaving formal education, she secured employment

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Michael gets on his bike to return to work

March 19th, 2014

Michael, 45 from Billingham found himself out of work in 2012. He searched for work on a regular basis but without success, he came on to the Work Programme

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Sixth Formers receive important Uni Dosh workshops

March 4th, 2014

First week back at college in the New Year can be a daunting time for those applying to Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Deadlines are fast approaching and

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