OURCREW
The RUFF & RUBY CREW are a dynamic collective of creative YOUTH WORKERS, with lived experience, who work across our charity youth projects with young people / young adults aged 11-24 yrs.
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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:
DIGITALYOUTHWORK
Uth City Phone App - For ages 11+, Uth City is a youth-facing phone app for Android & iPhone, providing a counter-culture digital offer for young people.
The setup of the app was funded by Awards For All.
COMMUNITYYOUTHWORK
‘Fresh’ Topic-based Educational/Community Workshops: including schools/colleges, PRUs, APs, & other youth establishments (11+ - Local & National)
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​Antidote Hip-Hop Collective: Local & National/Global​​​​​
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Sound Advice Music Studio: Professional recording studio for 11-24s, including 1-2-1s, small groups, & Hip-Hop Academy.
Based in Hanley, SOT
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Design your Future: Purpose-driven paid employment for 16-18 year olds (pay rates above the national living wage for age range)
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VIP:LOVE & MYCRIB: Practical support for young girls
in poverty (11-18s)
Based in Hanley, SOT
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Blaze Youngers: Young Leaders Program (14 -19s)
Based in Hanley, SOT​​​​​​​​​
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Worthy:
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Self-worth & well-being 1-2-1 programme for girls aged 11-18.
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Roadshow
Partial core staffing funded for some of the above-listed projects by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Core funding for the above-listed music projects by the Youth Music Catalyst Fund.
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
Core funding for the Worthy programme is provided by the Benefact Trust.
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
