Jack Petchey OBE

Jack Petchey receiving his OBE for services to young people in East London and West Essex June 2004

Jack Petchey was born in the East End of London in July 1925. London. From a background with very few advantages he became a prominent businessman and property developer.

In 1945, at the end of the Second World War, Jack Petchey left the navy and became a clerk. He was told by the personnel officer: “You’ll never make a businessman”. However this discouraging remark did not prevent him from becoming one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Britain!

Jack Petchey Award

Although many charitable projects have been supported in recent years, a Charitable Foundation was formed in 1999 to support projects in East London and West Essex. The Achievement Award Scheme enables recognition of the effort, endeavour and achievment of young people in a practical and positive way.

Each month one of our club members is chosen by the whole club to receive an Award. The winner receives a framed certificate and a cheque (payable to the club) to be spent on a club, or community project, of the recipients choice.

August 2008 Winner: Victoria

For her overall improvement and achieving County, Region and an England trial and being selected for the U19 England talent squad last season. Also her committment to the club and her team.