About Just42

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Making a positive impact

Just42 is the only open access youth provider in 200 square miles of rural Suffolk, last year we came into contact with about 1300 children and young people.

Through our work we build relationships with children and young people over a number of years. In this way we build confidence, self esteem, build community, reduce crime and anti social behaviour. We also increase well- being and school attendance.

We are a christian charity, the name Just42 comes from the following Bible verses:

Isaiah 42 v 1 to 4
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his teaching the islands will put their hope.”

Our Aims

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  • Focussing our resources on the needs of local young people and children.

  • Developing strategic partnerships that enable us to use our resources more effectively.

  • Continually developing our staff.

  • Supporting and training our volunteers.

  • Developing a wider base of supporters.

  • Developing sustainable income streams.

  • Training and developing young leaders.

  • Upholding our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people .

Two children, a girl with long hair in a gray hoodie and a boy with short hair in an orange hoodie, sit at a kitchen counter enjoying mugs of hot chocolate, smiling at the camera. In the background, two more children are playing in the kitchen.

Making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people and in rural Suffolk

Just42 mission statement