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The Culture Trust Luton: promoting connectivity through culture
The Culture Trust Luton aims to connect communities of Luton and beyond through culture by providing opportunities to engage with arts, museums and heritage.
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A CEO’s view on buying property to tackle homelessness
More than 160,000 people in London don’t have a home. The rates in Newham are particularly stark, with one in 24 people classed as homeless. First Fruit is working to change that, one person at a time.
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First Fruit: tackling homelessness in one of the most deprived boroughs in the UK
One in 24 people in Newham is classed as homeless. First Fruit is helping to support some of the people most affected, with a package of support ranging from accommodation to training.
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A Chief Executive’s Perspective: simplifying finances with a loan
The Jericho Foundation helps people overcome barriers to employment.
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Jericho Foundation: a stepping stone to employment
The Foundation helps people overcome barriers to employment. It provides work opportunities and support services as a stepping stone towards mainstream work.
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A Chair’s perspective: loans to create affordable homes
The East Cambridgeshire parishes of Stretham and Wilburton joined forces in 2012 to address the housing crisis affecting their villages.
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Chooselife Wales: a path to recovery
Chooselife Wales runs a drop-in centre providing support, guidance, signposting and activities to those struggling with substance misuse and related difficulties.
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A Managing Director’s Perspective: buying property with loan finance
Chooselife Wales runs a drop-in centre offering guidance, signposting and activities to those struggling with substance abuse and related mental health difficulties and homelessness.
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A Church perspective: investing in a permanent base
Connect Church UK has been operating for over 80 years in an inner-city area of Birmingham. A loan of £975,000 from Charity Bank has helped the charity to build a new, purpose-built church and community centre.