JAC in a Box

What is Jac in a Box?

We are a training hub helping young people acquire and practice work skills. These young people may suffer from a lack of confidence or from acute social anxiety, from autism or any other barrier preventing them from getting jobs.

How does it work?

Jac in a Box is a real shop selling donated goods (we have to cover our costs). The young people will run the shop under the supervision of volunteers.

When they are work ready we have partnered with local businesses to offer them internships/work shadowing. Also many local businesses have agreed to offer interviews for suitable vacancies.

How can you help?

We welcome people to come in and look around as this gives our trainees the opportunity to interact with the public. You do not need to feel obliged to buy anything.

However one bonus is that anything you do buy you choose how much you pay for it!

We believe people know what is a fair price but also what they know what can afford.

How to contact us

The best way to talk to us is to come and visit the shop at: 5 Central Walk, Wokingham, RG40 1UZ.

Alternatively call us on: 07557 342604

Or visit our facebook page: JAC in a Box Facebook

Looking forward to meeting you,

The Jac in the Box team

Latest

Music Mentoring

We now offer our JAC mentoring programme through the mentoring stream of music - this programme initially focuses on music appreciation but then adapts to the abilities and interests of the young person.
Rehoboth Shop

New products for sale on the Rehoboth Shop
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Christianity & Mentoring Sessions

We don't include Christian content in our sessions, we are here to help the young people, not convince them of any religious views. Our faith though is what motivates us to help the young people and our community.

Referrals

Based in Berkshire, we take referrals from anyone for young people aged 5-24. Make an online referral or download our referral form from this page.
Who we are

We are JAC (Just Around The Corner), a Christian charity based near Wokingham in Berkshire, set in 15 acres of stunning English countryside. Founded in 1998, we are a unique centre providing personal learning and professional development therapies.
JAC in a Box

JAC in a Box is a charity shop in Wokingham with a twist - customers choose how much they pay.
Our story

A Christian charity providing equine assisted learning and development programmes for children with challenges such as ADHD, anger, self-esteem, trauma and depression.
Equine Assisted Learning

Learning and developmental therapy for children and young people through the use of horses, mentors and therapists.
Volunteer

Like many Charities, our ongoing ability to reach out to children and young people, depends deeply on not just funding, but a team of Vital Volunteers.
How to find us

Map, directions, landmarks and travel options - get your first visit to our site off to a good start by finding us easily.
JAC Canada

Just Around the Corner (JAC) Canada is a non-profit agency which is a branch of its parent organization “Just Around the Corner (JAC)” in the United Kingdom. JAC Canada is a project proposed for the city of Brampton to contribute to the wellbeing of its youth and the overall safety & development of its community by doing Detached Youth Work.
Finding the right nurturing environment was the top priority.

Wanting to attend is the biggest, and hardest hurdle that some children face.
Outreach work

JAC began in 1998 as detatched work on the streets of Woodley. Our founders saw a need to be where the young people were and so took to the streets to find them and create a connection by meeting them as they were.