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:
​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
ADAMGRATTON
CHARITY OPERATIONS / BUSINESS CONNECTOR
Adam is partnering with Ruff & Ruby to connect with local businesses and potential partners to increase our impact with young people across the city. A journalist and community engagement practitioner is the founder of The Community Cast. He works with communities to raise their voices and address the things which matter to them. Adam has worked in print, digital and broadcast media as well as in the charity sector.
Adam has worked on projects involving arts, heritage and culture as well as social action projects that work with people to tell their stories, value their lived experience and use their collective strengths to create social impact. Adam and The Community Cast works alongside communities to make sure their voice is always the driving force behind change.
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
