These are short comments and testimonies from visitors and volunteers about how our work has benefited them.
Read on and enjoy!
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The Lighthouse Project has helped me very well. I can use the computers with a little help from the staff. I have now got a job amd I was only on the JSA for 16 weeks. I applied for a lot of jobs, and the last one I got an interview for I got the job. The staff our lovely, very helpful in every way. I have told different friends I know to come and look for work at the Lighthouse Project. Well all I want to say is a BIG thank you to Pam and Carole and Liz for the help they gave me when I was looking for work. I feel more happy in myself, thanks again to the staff. Cheers – Anne G – April 2014
I could not work a computer until I came to the Lighthouse Project, the staff are very good and help you to learn how to use a computer. I am now very happy because I have started doing my own job searches, sending CV’s, etc. which I could not do before. I now want to learn a lot more. Thanks to the staff here. Nino – June 2014
I have used the Lighthouse Project on several occasions, both for computing and to get information. I have also used the foodbank that is based there. I have the utmost admiration and respect for all the staff. GD – Sept 2014
While being at the Lighthouse Project I have felt very comfortable. The staff are very encouraging and supportive. I have been helped by various different people on numerous times, and they haven’t once moaned. The job they do is good. Well done. Chloe J – Sept 2014

I have been a volunteer at the Lighthouse Project for two weeks on a college placement and I have loved every minute of it, the Lighthouse Project offers so much to people who need their help. The courses they offer such as Online Basics and the Back to Work Essentials course are so helpful and are really important for people’s lives. They are always willing to help and will never turn you away, they are all like a big happy family! During my time here I have noticed how much people benefit from the Lighthouse Project, people are always coming in and out and when they are here they know that they are in a loving and helping environment. The Lighthouse Project is one of the best places I have had the pleasure to work in the staff/volunteers are always on hand and they will always be there when you need them, not only are the people blessed enough by having the Lighthouse Project just round the corner, but they are also blessed to have the staff/volunteers that work there. Amie H – Sept 2013
Thank you everybody at the Lighthouse Project, through the 8 months of being unemployed all the staff and team have contributed to me finding work, looking for courses, answering questions I’ve asked, and giving advice I have needed. I don’t think that I could have found employment on my own in this climate of job hunting, so thank you and well done everybody as I now have a job! Colin S – Oct 2013
“I think the last few months have been really successful and many people have benefited from the cafes run in the Lighthouse Project so I would also like to thank you and Pam for your help with this too” Tania Taylor, Development Worker Alzheimer\’s Society
I enjoyed my time here on my work experience placement. The staff and team are all very nice and friendly. The Lighthouse Project is a great place for people to come for help and I think that it is a really good place for people to come and interact. Will definitely come again – Saahira A – Jan 2015
I always get help and advice whenever I visit, and I come out happy and complete whatever it is I came in for. All the staff and volunteers are friendly and brilliant! Thank you for your support over the the last 3 years, on and off. [Natalie has recently got herself a job in hospitality] Natalie H – Aug 2013
“The Lighthouse Project is a big help to a lot of people. They have helped me with my CV on a numerous times, and also recently Carl was a great help to my husband when he was preparing a presentation for work. There are a lot of people who would be lost without this place.” Thanks everyone – Nicola D Sept 2016
This is a list of testimonials with the most recent first, there are lots of testimonies to read so you may have to page through them to get a full picture of all the comments that we have received.
“The Lighthouse Project is a big help to a lot of people. They have helped me with my CV on a numerous times, and also recently Carl was a great help to my husband when he was preparing a presentation for work.
There are a lot of people who would be lost without this place.”
Thanks everyone – Nicola D Sept 2016
“Having had an emergency operation on my right knee, I could not work. Aftercare was involved and I was taking co-codamol painkillers which were failing me for interviews for fork lifts, so my licences lapsed.
Consequently I had to go on JSA and I was sent to Mantra training to renew my licences, meanwhile I needed lots of help with computers, and Dave and Carole were brilliant with giving me all the help I needed.
I also got encouragement from all the other members of staff and the volunteers helping me to quit the booze and ciggy’s which gave me the confidence to get back into work – and now I have a job at Sarsons in Middleton.”
Thanks Michael S – Sept 2016
I would like to thank the hard working staff at the Lighthouse Project for their help and unstinting support in assisting me to achieve my goal of gaining full-time employment.
Special big Thanks.
Lisa – March 2016
I would just like to say that the Lighthouse Project is very helpful in meeting everybody’s needs, whatever they may be.
It’s volunteers have helped me immensely in every thing i have needed regarding, job searching, learning new computer skills, and courses in order for me to find employment, and now I have just got a job which is amazing.
Also they are a reassuring listening ear whenever it is needed. I would just like to say a Big Thank You TO all CONCERNED.
Ronnie L – March 2016
I want to say a BIG thanks to everyone at the Lighthouse Project. I had a great time there whilst looking for a new job. The staff were very helpful and there were great facilities to help me as I don’t have a computer at home.
I now have managed to get a job and want to that the team for their help.
Adrian G – March 2016
Having read the recent articles in the Middleton Guardian, and being curious about the hopeful relocation of the Lighthouse Project from Warwick Mill, I paid a visit last week and was shown around by Centre manager Pam Semp, a great guide.
I was astounded by what was going on in large well-organised space with various rooms off, such as the music room and the painting group rooms.
There’s are several banks of computers for people to use in job searches and other things, tables and chairs for arts and crafts and other interests, a small café and kitchen for training of how to cook.
This is the main part of this charitable project, to give people a practical and artistic opportunity to further their lives. The local council should be thrilled, all organised by private and philanthropic effort, and seemingly, to me on the day, done so efficiently.
There are other aspects dealt with in the space as well, such as the wheelchair loan organisation Middleton Dial, and there are helpful noticeboards and pamphlets giving useful information.
A suitable relocation must be found, this initiative must continue… It is a marvelous social facility.
Michael D White
Letters Page extract, Middleton Guardian 25th Feb 2016
When I first started volunteering at The Lighthouse Project, I had been out of work for 5 years. I felt I wanted to get back into work but was nervous and lacking in confidence. I thought that volunteering was a good way of developing my skills, getting experience of the working environment and giving me the confidence I needed to return to work.
During my time as a volunteer I have enhanced my own skills by guiding people with computer skills such as job hunting, writing CVs and email skills. I have also worked on reception which has been an important experience as this is the type of work I have been looking for. I have felt very much part of a team, working alongside the other members of staff.
My time at The Lighthouse Project has been invaluable, my self-esteem has greatly increased and I have enjoyed meeting a wide variety of new people. Whilst giving something back to the community, I have taken the first steps to returning to paid employment and, following a successful job interview, I am looking forward to starting my new receptionist job at a Children’s Centre.
I will be very sorry to leave The Lighthouse Project as it is a very warm, welcoming and supportive place. I cannot thank the staff and team there enough for the help, support and confidence I have been given. Liz H – Nov 2015
I have been using the Lighthouse Project for several years now Over this period of time it has proved to be a very good place to come. I use the internet and other IT facilities, and to study, which has helped me pass exams.
I now have only 12 months of study left to qualify as a Solicitor, and the Lighthouse Project has helped me to achieve this.
Thank you – Rajiv S Sept 2016

The Lighthouse is a wonderful place I can’t believe how friendly the staff are, very helpful and supportive, and willing to listen and give you the time needed to explain things. Lots of encouragement giving me confidence that is much needed. Thank you – Phil D July 2015
I have always used the facilities at the Lighthouse Project and found them absolutely brilliant staff. Once again they have helped me find employment after a long spell of injury. I will still continue to come to the Lighthouse Project to seek help and information on a regular basis.
Well done all the staff and volunteers, I start work again on Monday – Cheers!
Mike S – Aug 2015