HISTORY OF JAC

 Since 1998, JAC has been doing it's worthwhile work.

Here is a list of memorable events in the life of JAC over the last 11 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 The work continues - see the rest of this website for details!!