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Help with childcare: Chanelle's story

Chanelle at work painting a ceiling

Chanelle Taylor, The Lady Paint and Decor Company

Chanelle received help to set up her own painting and decorating business, The Lady Paint and Decor Company. As a single parent, she received help with childcare and the support she needed to get on to a college course, win a start-up grant and obtain advice on how to get a loan for a company van.

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