aims & objectives
JAN Trust aims to empower women giving them the opportunity to tackle and overcome the barriers to inclusion which are identified by women themselves as lack of English languages skills; lack of opportunities to train in culturally appropriate settings; inability to access employment opportunities; lack of official status in the country; immigration issues; poverty; poor housing; isolation; depression racism and discrimination (including religious discrimination); abusive homes; family breakdown and a lack of family support and structure.
We have developed the services to clients of the organisation focusing on social; educational; training; employment; health; human rights; childcare and support measures in order to promote self confidence and self esteem leading to enhanced aspirations, community cohesion and cultural harmony.
JAN Trust is a truly global community with users of all ages and cultures. Over 32 different languages are spoken by users and staff.
"I am pleased to send my best wishes to JAN Trust and am very supportive of the excellent work you are doing to promote community cohesion. I am pleased Lynne Featherstone MP was able to attend and contribute to the One Community, Many Voices Conference."
Nick Clegg MP and Deputy Prime Minister
"I have visited JAN Trust's headquarters and met their staff, and truly believe they offer an invaluable service, extending much needed help, advice and training to women who are otherwise hard to reach."
Lynne Featherstone MP for Wood Green and Hornsey and Parliamentary Under Secretary for Equalities
"I do appreciate and commend JAN Trust which is involved in empowering women and young people in order to help them integrate into the British society. The organisation has achieved considerable success and I hope that they go forward from strength to strength."
Lord Mohamed Sheikh, Baron of Cornhill
"I would like to commend JAN Trust for its hard work in the community. The work of JAN Trust in training, mentoring, counselling and providing social support for women, especially from BME communities has a really important role to play in society."
Shahid Malik MP, Previous Undersecretary of State for Communities and Local Government
"I was really impressed with the work that you have led at JAN Trust, and the positive change you have inspired in the women who have participated in the Trust's work."
Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP
"JAN Trust is an excellent organisation who work extremely hard in order to deliver their services to the Borough with fantastic outcomes, enabling many women to go onto further education with new skills they have learned from attending the various classes on offer."
Haringey Council
"Haringey Council is delighted to assist and support JAN Trust in its work with BAME, refugee and asylum seeker women. We recognise the barriers these women face in gaining language skills and confidence, accessing employment and moving out of poverty. We see JAN Trust's services as making an important contribution to improving the lives of the most vulnerable women in our borough and look forward to working with JAN Trust for many years to come."
Councillor Lorna Reith, Haringey
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Involvement
