882
across 2024
100%
of families felt they achieved something on the programme
100%
of young people felt like they were treated equally at JAMES
94%
agree that coming to JAMES gave them new experiences
What WE Do
Our Services
Alternative Education Provision
Good attendance is vital for your child to achieve their potential. This is key to both their social and academic development and gives them the best opportunities post 16. JAMES... read more
Supporting Families (Early Help) and Family Aide
JAMES is a VCS partner delivering family support across the Bradford district. The partnership is led by Barnardo’s and includes YMCA and Brathay. We have a team of experienced keyworkers ... read more
RSE
In partnership with Step 2 (Lead partner) and HALE, JAMES has been commissioned by Bradford Council to provide *free* support in the delivery of compulsory RSE (Relationship and Sex Education)... read more
Time Apart, Time Together
Our programme ‘Time Apart, Time Together’ has been designed to help promote positive emotional wellbeing and quality time for parents and young people, delivered by The JAMES project and funded... read more
Girl Empower – Positive Futures
A project for girls aged 12 to 16 based at our Keighley Tramshed. Girl Empower is aimed at young women who might be struggling in mainstream education or have complex... read more
Marine Division
At our Marine Division JAMES’ programmes are delivered along the Leeds/Liverpool canal. We use a 54′ wide beam barge which is moored at the Shipley site, for our youth work... read more
Domestic Abuse – IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) supporting 13-25 year olds
JAMES has an IDVA specifically to support children and young people at risk of domestic abuse, or who have experienced domestic abuse. The Young Person’s IDVA helps and provides client... read more
Who we are
About JAMES UK
Our origins are from within our communities, evolving out of needs within our neighbourhoods.
Joint Activities Service and Bradford Motor Education Project merged in 2010 to become Joint Activities and Motor Education Service (J.A.M.E.S.) Between the two charities we have over 50 years’ experience of working with disadvantaged young people and families in the Bradford and Keighley district.
We deliver an array of programmes to; young people aged 8-25, families and our local communities.
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Spring 2025 Newsletter
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