In February, Mohammed ran the sixty miles from Cambridge to London in a day as a part of University College London team raising money to help alleviate the poor conditions of Haitian people after the recent earthquake on their island. 

With fifteen miles still to go he suffered knee ligament problems but got all the way home triumphantly. As a result of his persistence   he was on crutches for a fortnight.  Despite this, Mohammed only missed one day of school.  An heroic effort. - Mr D Steward

Mr J Davisson

The Jack Petchey Award scheme is a popular and widely used scheme. It started in East London and because of its success, the Trustees of the Foundation agreed to offer the programme to other London boroughs and West Essex. Over £1.5 million is allocated to this scheme each year. The picture below shows Jack Petchey in front of the newly opened Academy in Hackney that bears his name.

Each month participating youth clubs, schools, colleges etc. select ONE young person to receive an Achievement Award.

The month’s winner receives a framed certificate and a cheque (payable to theschool/college/club) to be spent on a school, club or community project of the recipient’s choice. Cheques, frames, certificates etc. are sent by the Jack Petchey Foundation to schools, clubs etc. twice a year.

Jack Petchey Leader Awards are linked to the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme. Any school or club  participating in  the Achievement Award Scheme can nominate one "Leader" per year.

Awards are given to adults who have demonstrated, in an outstanding way, an ability to encourage and motivate young people aged 11-25 in London or Essex.