Jamie established the 23 Foundation at the beginning of 2009 with the Community Foundation for Merseyside in order to provide grants to young people in communities. This saw Jamie donating the proceeds from his testimonial in 2010 to create the fund which now is valued at over £1 million.

Mary's efforts, completely voluntary, have helped to create a community driven initiative that has touched the lives of not only hundreds of local people, but has informed and inspired communities throughout the country and beyond.

A free karate training programme run by an off-duty policeman has helped to reduce anti-social behaviour involving youngsters in Leeds.

Local projects succeeded in reducing levels of anti-social behaviour in the local area by 11.6% in the programme’s first year. One project saw 20% of attendees who were previously repeat offenders gain employment and another project created a youth engagement framework that has encouraged young people attending the pilot project to mentor other young people.