We’re delighted to publish the lastest Jon Egging Trust Annual Report -and with it, mark an important moment of transition for the charity.
After nine years at the helm, the signing of the accounts is the final formal act of our Chair of Trustees, Richard Peberdy. The role passes to Tracie Coultas-Pitman, who takes up the baton at a pivotal moment in the charity’s journey.
Together, this annual report and leadership handover capture both reflection and momentum – looking back on a decade of progress, and ahead to the next chapter of growth and influence.
Closing a chapter – with pride
Richard joined the Board nearly a decade ago and has served the maximum term as Chair. During that time, JET has navigated an increasingly challenging landscape for young people – marked by rising disadvantage, disrupted education and shrinking opportunity.
Yet, as this year’s report demonstrates, the charity has steadily built and refined a model that works: sustained, evidence led programmes that help young people not just re engage with learning, but begin to thrive.
Reflecting on his time as Chair, Richard says:
‘Over the past decade, JET has quietly and consistently built a model of support that enables young people to thrive. I step down immensely proud – of the organisation, the team, and most of all the impact we are making day in and day out.’
The report he signs as his final act as Chair brings that impact to life – through the voices of young people, schools, volunteers and partners, alongside robust evidence of what works.
‘This report captures something I’ve seen time and again at JET: potential everywhere, and opportunity being unlocked through the right support. I leave knowing the charity is strong, well governed and ready for what comes next.’
Launching the 2025 Impact Report
The Impact Report and Financial Statements 2025 show a charity delivering depth as well as reach:
• More than 5,400 young people engaged through JET programmes last year
• 725 students supported through the three year Blue Skies programme
• Strong improvements in confidence, engagement, behaviour and attainment
• A resilient partnership model spanning schools, employers, funders and volunteers
It also sets out how JET has strengthened its foundations – improving quality assurance, impact measurement and long term planning – to ensure growth does not come at the expense of what works.
This is impact with integrity: evidence led, rooted in lived experience, and focused on those young people who can too easily slip through the cracks.
Looking ahead – the next chapter
As Richard steps down, Tracie Coultas-Pitman takes on the role of Chair at a moment of opportunity for JET.
With a career spanning education and the charity sector, and a lifelong connection to the Armed Forces community, Tracie brings deep alignment with JET’s mission and values. She knows the charity world incredibly well, she is the CEO of BeyondAutism.
‘What JET has built over the past decade is extraordinary,’ she says. ‘This report shows the power of sustained, high quality support – and why it matters not just for individual young people, but for society as a whole.’
Looking ahead, Tracie is clear on her priorities:
‘My focus as Chair will be on protecting what makes JET so effective, while ensuring our evidence and learning are seen by those shaping the system. With the right approaches, over time, every young person can flourish.’
A shared commitment
This moment marks both an ending and a beginning – and a shared belief that underpins both: that potential is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
With gratitude for Richard’s leadership and optimism for the future, JET enters its next chapter grounded in what it does best – changing lives for young people, one relationship, one programme and one opportunity at a time.