OUR FOUNDER

The Peter Jones Foundation was set up in 2005 by established entrepreneur and star of Dragons’ Den, Peter Jones CBE.

Business changed Peter’s life and he believed in its potential to change other peoples. He set up the Foundation to provide young people, especially those who are from under-served communities, with the enterprise skills and experiences needed to better prepare themselves for successful employment or self-employment.

Over the past 18 years, Peter has been dedicated to bringing enterprise and entrepreneurship into the hearts of our communities, culture, and curriculum. The pioneering programmes created at the Peter Jones Foundation have helped him come closer to his mission of giving every young person the opportunity to start and run a business whilst at school.

OUR HISTORY

We are proud of our achievements over the past 18 years, see our key milestones below.

2005

The Peter Jones Foundation is established.

We open the first Peter Jones Enterprise Academy in response to the financial crisis and skills gap.

2009

The Tycoon Enterprise Programme was launched to support students to run their own business.

2012

The Tycoon Enterprise Programme is expanded to Veterans Tycoon and Tycoon International.

2019

The Empower Alumni scheme and Youth Panel is launched.

2020

2024

The Home Academy programme is launched.