John Paul Smith

Hometown
Age
Rainhill
25
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John Paul's nomination story

Jp is an inspirational individual who has made a massive impact in his local community. He currently works for a charitable organisation called Warrington Youth For Christ who support young people who come from disadvantage backgrounds and communities. During his time working for the charity he has set up a youth project on a friday evening support young adults to get them off the streets and give them something to do. In the last year the project has grown from 10 young people to approx 150 young people attending on a weekly basis. They provide football tournaments, food and drink on a large double decker bus, play stations and girly activites. He leads around 20 volunteers and recentley recieved a cheif constables commendation for outstanding social action. Since the project began, the local community has seen a large decrease in the amount of anti social behaviour in young people.

(Story as provided by the Torchbearer’s nominator)

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