Making a New Start and Taking Control of Our Lives
Five Lamps has identified a general lack of education, awareness and support for people who are financially excluded. Family tradition in socially deprived areas dictates a leaning towards doorstep
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Jonn’s alternative to the dole
Jonn has always been very interested in the alternative scene, whether it is clothes, accessories or music. After a number of years working laying flooring and carpets, he decided
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Allison turns things around
Allison Emerson, from Stanley became aware of Five Lamps through a friend who had used our services and was impressed enough to gather together another 12 friends to attend
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From told “no way” to full DLA award
Andrew Clenahan, 48, from Thornaby was recommended by a friend in July 2011 to contact Five Lamps for advice on where he stood in regards to his entitlements whilst
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Age is just a number for Chris Vincent
Chris Vincent had spent a number of years working at Working Links to support people into employment. In August 2011 when the Government’s Flexible New Deal contract came to
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Five Lamps is a ‘best’ company to work for yet again!
Five Lamps are celebrating after being placed in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For list for the second successive year This is a fantastic achievement
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Young People Take Ownership
Young people from Five Lamp’s Youthy have decided to take matters into their own hands to raise money to fund a weekend residential. A group of 12 young people
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