Five Lamps

Five Lamps aims to transform the lives of individuals and their families by helping them to find work, start their own business, improve their finances and raise the aspirations of young people.

Employability - Are you looking for work and need some support? We can help you find work, training or volunteering opportunities which will help you progress in your career. We offer intensive one-to-one support by listening to what you want.

What we offer you: Help you to write an action plan to achieve your potential; support with CV writing and job applications; free employability and IT courses ; Help with basic skills; in-work support; CSCS cards; and work clubs.

Call the Team now on (01642) 673828 or visit www.fivelamps.org.uk/employment/

Enterprise - Have you ever thought about being your own boss? Got a business idea but need more advice? Need a business plan? We can support you throughout your enterprise journey .

What we offer you: free one to one advice and support; pre-start, start-up and new start business advice; business plan idea development; enterprise workshops; mentoring; and business to business networking.

Call the Team now on (01642) 608316 or visit www.fivelamps.org.uk/enterprise/

Financial Inclusion

Are you worried about money? We may be able to offer you an affordable personal loan with payments that suit your finances.

What we offer you: affordable loans; weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments; typical APR of 49.9%; help to open a bank account; first stage debt advice and referral to your local Credit Union.

Call the Team now on 0300 111 0556 or visit www.fivelamps.org.uk/finance/ Youth

Services - Listening and supporting young people

Five Lamps provides a range of services and activities for young people aged 7 to 18 years from our purpose built youth facility in Thornaby. We also run a dedicated youth club called VIBE for young people with special needs. Call the Team now on (01642) 628195 or visit www.fivelamps.org.uk/youth