Core staffing funded by the National Lottery Community Fund
OURCREW
The RUFF & RUBY CREW are a dynamic collective of creative young adults, with lived experience who work across our charity youth projects with young people / young adults aged 11-24 years.
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They are skilled & experienced in communicating with & relating to young people from diverse backgrounds & cultures and empowering young people to LIVE ON PURPOSE.
THEY DELIVER:
Uth City Phone App - For 11-18s, a. youth-facing phone app for Android & iPhone, providing a counter-culture digital offer for young people.
​Antidote Hip-Hop Collective - Local & National/Global
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Sound Advice Music Studio - Local/SOT & STAFFS
‘Fresh’ Topic-based Community Workshops
(11-18s - Local & National)
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Blaze Youngers - Young Leaders Program (14 -19s) - Local/SOT
Lil ‘GEMS: WORTHY. / VIP- Girls self-esteem & mental health interventions (11-24s) - Local/SOT
OURTRUSTEES
​Our Charity is underpinned by three fantastic trustees who have a background in business, policing, and education. More information can be found on the Charity Commission Website
RubyGirl LTD. Registered Charity No. 1153387
PATRONS
As a youth charity, we are honoured to have two amazing patrons who are invested in making a difference in the lives of young people across the U.K.
JAN WILLIAMS
Jan is mum to pop-star, Robbie Williams.
Robbie's initial 'Give It Sum' fund helped Ruff & Ruby to get off the ground in its' early days. Jan is actively involved in local Stoke-on-Trent charities and has graced us with her wisdom and experience over the years.
RACHEL SHENTON
Rachel is an Oscar-winning actress (The Silent Child), and well-known for her current role in 'All Creatures Great & Small'. She has been actively involved in Ruff & Ruby since the start, having her pre-loved range in the former Ruff & Ruby Roomz, in the Potteries Centre, Hanley, as well as engaging with other projects.
#YOUMATTER
RUFF & RUBY Youth Charity promotes positive self-esteem & aspirations in young people to be ‘the best version of themselves’.
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#LIVEONPURPOSE