By Richard Stead

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Luis’s valeting business We Shine Any Car was launched this month and is based at a scrapyard close to Bolton town centre.

The charities which helped Luis included Genuine Futures and Entrepreneurs Unlocked, which provided him with life-coaching as well as practical support on how to deal with customers.

Sam Smith, from Genuine Futures, launched his own car-washing business in 1999 and now mentors young people who want to do the same.

“I spent 10 years in the care system and prison system before I picked up a bucket and sponge, so it’s about inspiring young people that they can do it too.”

The 53-year-old added: “We believe in the young people because the way out of poverty and hopelessness is actually by creating enterprises.”