HISTORY OF JAC

Since 1998, JAC has been doing its worthwhile work.

Here is a list of memorable events in the life of JAC over the last 12 years

1998:

JAC charity formed on 21st January 1998;

JAC's first vehicle, the red van, is purchased

1999 - 2000:

JAC gets established in the local community;

Large trailer purchased for the detached work

2001:

Schools work begins;

JAC is called in to Bulmershe school to act as mediator as tension develops between different ethnic groups following the 9/11 attacks

2002:

JACPot donation scheme introduced;

First office administrator appointed;

Shogun purchased

2003:

Nu Music Project (Music Mentoring) begins - the project lasts 2 years

2004:

The purpose built vehicle the "Camel" purchased;

JAC sponsors a local U14 football team

2005:

Emotional Literacy groups begin in Waingels and Bulmershe;

We finally say goodbye to the red van!

2006:

IT upgrade after a successful funding bid - this is badly needed;

First JAC Idol talent conest

2007:

A second purpose built vehicle arrives (the "baby Camel"),

Just in the Park Cafe opens;
JAC nominated for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

2008:

JAC confirmed as a winner of the Queen's Award

2009:
Adelle, Loic and Trudi complete NVQ Level 2 in youth work

2010:

The work continues to grow and we are making plans to move premises.