About us

Providing an effective, caring and understanding environment where young people and families can overcome disadvantage and lack of provision to achieve their full potential in life through the enthusiastic delivery of relevant education, training, and leisure opportunities.

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882

participants supported
across 2024

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100%

of families felt they achieved something on the programme

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100%

of young people felt like they were treated equally at JAMES

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94%

agree that coming to JAMES gave them new experiences

Who we are

About JAMES UK

Our origins are from within our communities, evolving out of needs in 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 across Bradford, Keighley and the surrounding district.

We deliver a wide range of programmes to; children, young people and families within our local communities.

Our mission

To provide an effective, caring and understanding environment where young people and families can overcome disadvantage and lack of provision to achieve their full potential in life.

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Spring 2025 Newsletter

Nov 10, 2024 | News

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User feedback

Read feedback from our parents, young people and the schools we work with.

She explained everything in full and made me feel at ease knowing I had someone who understood my situation. ... I couldn’t thank her enough because someone was finally listening and understood.

Parent

★★★★★

The James Project has been a great support for students from our school for a number of years. The James Project helps students to have clear asperations regarding their future career. The staff give students assistance, understanding, advice and guidance. Students are very complimentary towards staff and feel they can be successful going forward in life due to the support from them. Students also state they feel respected by staff, which helps them to replicate this respect in life.

Secondary School

★★★★★

You've made a massive difference to the family, (the child) is on residential this week which is a huge step, 6 months ago he wouldn't have gone but is having a great time, this is because you gave (the child) and me confidence and encouragement. You are great at your job and I've learnt from you each time we've met, thank you for all your help and making a difference to the family.

Parent

★★★★★

My keyworker has been amazing she has been a lifeline.

Parent

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I feel I am listened to at JAMES

Young person

★★★★★

JAMES project has been instrumental to us as a school to ensure every pupil has a provision that meets their needs. The project is ambitious and consistent with pupils that may find mainstream school a challenge giving them a fair chance to experience success and gain meaningful qualifications. The staff are friendly, well organised and connect well with our pupils and efficiently communicate with school staff.

Secondary School

★★★★★