Jack Petchey Award

Jack Petchey was born in 1925 and brought up in the East End of London with few luxuries. He left school to work in an office for twelve shillings and six pence (62.5p) a week. After the war he set up his own car hire business, which developed into car sales – by 1959 he was selling nearly 20 cars a week, and had 40 hire cars on the road.

By 1969 Jack Petchey had branched out into property development and through this became a leading entrepreneur and one of the most successful businessmen in Britain. He is still actively involved in many businesses and charitable enterprises.

Jack Petchey has launched an award scheme in schools to recognise, "extreme endeavour and to help young people to help themselves".

Each month participating schools/colleges select one young person to receive an achievement award. The winner receives a framed certificate and a cheque for £300 to be spent on a school or community based project of the recipient's choice.

Adults can also be recognised and appreciated through the parallel leader Award Scheme. Each year a school/college can nominate an adult leader who receives a framed certificate, medallion and £1000 to be spent on a school or community based project of their choice.

www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk

Mr Rinaldi

Key Stage 3 Coordinator