Places She Shapes: The Event brought together an incredible community of women, leaders, and supporters to celebrate the power of women shaping the spaces around them. The evening highlighted how collaboration, courage, and leadership can create meaningful opportunities and drive real change.

A special thank you went to the Podcast Guests from Seasons 1 and 2, who shared their experiences of leading with purpose and building inclusive environments. Their stories of pivotal moments and courageous choices inspired everyone present.

Gratitude was also extended to the Places She Shapes podcast team, Storm Events for bringing the event to life, and Greg from Design Religion for the beautiful logo that captured the spirit of the evening.

The event also celebrated the contributions of our empowering collaborators:

• Samantha at Dress for Success Greater London – supporting women to gain economic independence through professional attire, coaching, and a supportive community. Those interested in supporting or getting involved could reach out to Samantha Latouche at slatouche@dressforsuccessgl.org or call 020 3773 7279 / 07480 611 998.
• Rebecca and Varsha at Girls Can Build – inspiring and equipping girls to explore careers in construction and the built environment. To learn more or get involved, contact Rebecca Harris at rebecca.harris@ocl.london and Varsha Patel at varsha.patel@ocl.london.

The event was a reminder of the strength of the community supporting Places She Shapes. Every supporter, listener, and collaborator continues to play a vital role in helping women amplify their voices and create meaningful change.

🎧 Places She Shapes Season 2 is set to continuing these conversations, amplifying the voices of inspiring women and exploring the moments that have shaped their journeys.

Follow Places She Shapes on:

• Instagram: @PlacesSheShapes
• TikTok: @PlacesSheShapes
• Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and many more of your favourite podcast platforms.

The Places She Shapes team thanks everyone who has been part of this journey. Together, these efforts are shaping something truly meaningful.

Hiking England’s highest peak wasn’t just a challenge – it was a spectacle, as a team of fruit and vegetables conquered Scafell Pike, all to raise money for The Felix Project.

The weather gave us everything from wind and rain to brutal hail, but the energy and positivity carried us through, and there was no shortage of laughs along the way.

The Felix Project does incredible work redistributing surplus food, making sure good food reaches those who need it most instead of going to waste. Every step we took was to raise awareness and funds for their mission.

We’d love your support!
Any donation, big or small, helps us make a difference. If you’d like to contribute, please visit our fundraising page:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/jac-project-management-2025?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

We are proud to announce that our recent project with Databricks London has been shortlisted as a finalist for the SBID® – Society of British & International Interior Design Awards 2025.

The project involved the relocation and refurbishment of Databricks’ 29,000 sq. ft workplace, creating a dynamic environment designed to enhance innovation, functionality, and impact. We were delighted to provide Project Management services for this exciting transformation.

You can view our project here:

JAC Group would like to share the exciting news that EFG Private Bank at Park House London was shortlisted as a finalist for Mix Interior’s Mixology23 Project of the Year in the category ‘Workplace Interiors 30-70k+ sq ft’

JAC Group provided Project Management and cost consultancy services to EFG Private Bank.

See our project and the other nominees here:

JAC Group would like to share the exciting news that Nice Systems at 88 Wood Street was shortlisted as a finalist for Mix Interior’s Mixology24 Awards in the category ‘Project of the Year: Workplace Interiors 5-15k sqft’

JAC Group provided Project Management and Cost Consultancy advice and services to Nice Systems.

See our project and the other nominees here:

On the calm waters of the river Thames, a remarkable event unfolded this past May, bringing together passionate rowers, enthusiastic volunteers, and a shared commitment to making a difference. The annual JAC Rowing Event 2023 for The AHOY Centre charity, showcased the incredible power of unity and determination, leaving an indelible mark on both participants and beneficiaries alike.

The seeds of the event were sown months in advance, as a dedicated team of organisers from both JAC and AHOY came together to transform a vision into reality. Fuelled by a common desire to support The AHOY Centre, the event aimed not only to raise funds but also to raise awareness about the cause’s importance in the community.

Against the backdrop of London’s famous landmarks, in the warm sunshine rowing enthusiasts from all walks of life gathered at the starting point in Chelsea. As oars met water and boats glided gracefully (sometimes!), the rhythmic strokes created a symphony of unity and harmony. Novice rowers and seasoned athletes alike found themselves united by the shared challenge and the cause that propelled them forward.

The rowing event was more than just a race; the crews seized the opportunity to connect with fellow rowers, forging new friendships and deepening their sense of community. The event’s spirit of empowerment extended beyond the waters, inspiring the crews to reach beyond their limits – ignoring the pain (and the blisters!) and contribute to something greater than themselves.

From the heartwarming camaraderie during the training sessions and group warm up to the intense yet friendly competition that followed, the event was filled with moments of triumph and inspiration. We’re massively proud of our JAC crew; Lee Talbot, Oliver Tice, Tobi Shadare, Prabhasha Limbachia, Josh Potter, and Lewis Reyes who completed the 8.5 mile course in just over an hour – a very respectable time!

This year we were delighted to compete against OD Group who were keen to join our challenge. In the nail-biting final moments, as the crews approached the finishing line, OD Group pipped us to the post by just two minutes, becoming the winners of the prestigious JAC Rowing Trophy. A huge well done to all involved!

The event’s fundraising efforts yielded remarkable results, smashing our initial target of £2,500 we managed to raise £3,900 for the AHOY Centre charity. The impact of these contributions will be felt by all those receiving charity support, in ways that promise to be transformative.

As the waters of the event settle, the impact of this remarkable day continues to unfold. The bonds forged, the connections made, and the funds raised are all testament to the spirit of generosity and determination that define our community.

We remain committed to building on this success and look forward to next year when we do it all again. Fancy taking part? Find out more about this amazing charity The Ahoy Centre Charity

The AHOY Centre is a water sports-based charity that uses sailing and rowing to help change the lives of disadvantaged, at-risk and disabled youth. They break down social barriers and organise innovative activities and courses. Through water sports the AHOY Charity Centre builds important, transferable, and employable life skills while bringing together a community helping others.