About Us | Jubilation Action Group

Who we are

Jubilation Action Group (JAG) is a volunteer‑led, Christian community charity serving families in the Kingsbrook & Cauldwell wards of Bedford.

Entrance: at the back of Scott Hall Community Centre, Faldo Road Entrance, Bedford. Pantry postcode: MK42 0EH. Opening times: Monday 10:00–14:30, Wednesday 10:00–14:30, Friday 16:00–19:00.

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Address

Scott Hall Community Centre, Faldo Road, Bedford, MK42 0EH Entrance at the back

Contact

Jagbeds@outlook.com

Phone: 07742 016465

Address: Scott Hall Community Centre, Faldo Road Entrance, Bedford, MK42 0EH.

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Meet the Team

Faces behind the work.

Shirley Claxton

Founder / Project Manager

Retired Senior Teacher/Deputy Head who has been serving the local community since 2011. Founder of JAG and passionate advocate for eliminating poverty in Kingsbrook and Cauldwell.

Steph Jacobs

Trustee

Single mother of three children (two with additional needs), business owner, and dedicated trustee who progressed from volunteer to leadership.

Lin Collins

Volunteer

Retired grandmother who previously worked for a charity supporting trauma survivors. Secretary and trustee of Beds Games for people with learning disabilities.

Lorraine Worth

Volunteer

Mother to six adult children and grandmother, recently retired from the NHS. Believes strongly in community members helping each other.

Jackie Calver

Volunteer

Former charity fundraiser and shop manager who joined JAG in January 2024, bringing personal experience as a single parent to help others in the community.

Faith MoClaire

Volunteer

Committed volunteer helping to serve families and strengthen community connections through the Food Pantry.

Full bio coming soon

Jay

Volunteer

Dedicated volunteer supporting the Community Food Pantry and helping families in our local community.

Full bio coming soon

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Our mission

Run the Community Pantry providing affordable groceries, toiletries and baby supplies.
Provide pre-loved school uniforms and, via school referral, new uniforms for pupils at the three primary schools in Kingsbrook & Cauldwell.
Serve older neighbours with seasonal gifts and community events.
Work with Bedford Pentecostal Church.

Our charitable objectives

The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship amongst individuals and families in need in the Kingsbrook and Cauldwell wards of Bedford by:

Running a food pantry known as the "Community Food Pantry" providing food, other essential grocery items, toiletries, clothing and such other household items as the trustees may determine, to such individuals and families
Providing information and advice to individuals and families in those wards who require such support, advice or assistance including signposting them to relevant agencies, information and other advisory services or organisations for further support

Get in touch

Questions about the pantry, donations or volunteering? We’d love to hear from you.

Email: Jagbeds@outlook.com

Phone: 07742 016465

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Partners & Supporters

Recent support has included donations from Tesco (Christmas presents for older residents) and Bedford Pentecostal Church (food pallet).