Our history

1987

Jubilee Campaign launched in Parliament by David Alton MP and Danny Smith.

Danny Smith with David Alton MP on their way to lobby the South African Ambassador, 1987

Danny Smith with David Alton MP (now Lord Alton of Liverpool) in 1988 on their way to lobby the South African Ambassador over detainees.

1990

Jubilee Campaign USA established (later Jubilee Campaign Netherlands).

1992

Jubilee Action set up to work in partnership with Jubilee Campaign under direction of Danny Smith. Appointed secretariat to All Party Parliamentary Group for Street Children.

Prime Minister John Major welcoming Danny Smith to Downing Street

Prime Minister John Major welcomes Danny Smith to Downing Street.

2003

Received Special Consultative Status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council. Ann Buwalda has led our campaigning at the UN since 1989.

2009

Danny Smith’s role with Jubilee Action ends. Jubilee Campaign established as registered charity.