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 has helped with 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 20 years, see our key milestones below.
2005
The Peter Jones Foundation is established.
2009
We open the first Peter Jones Enterprise Academy in response to the financial crisis and skills gap.
2012
The Tycoon Enterprise Programme was launched to support students to run their own business.
2012
Rob Nunn wins the National Entrepreneur of the Year competition.
2019
The Tycoon Enterprise Programme is expanded to Tycoon International with students in China and UAE.
2019
The Tycoon Enterprise Programme is expanded to Veterans Tycoon.
2020
The Empower Alumni scheme and Youth Panel is launched.
2022
Enterprise festival is held at The Green School for Girls.
2024
The Home Academy programme is launched.
Miah Maddock-Hodgins Becomes the First Home Academy Student to win National Entrepreneur of the Year