OURCREW
The RUFF & RUBY CREW are a dynamic collective of creative YOUTH WORKERS between the age of 18-24, with lived experience who work across our charity youth projects with young people / young adults aged 11-18 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 11-18s, 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 & we are now looking for local business sponsors.
COMMUNITYYOUTHWORK
‘Fresh’ Topic-based Community Workshops: including schools/colleges, PRUs, APs, & other youth establishments
(11-18s - Local & National)
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​Antidote Hip-Hop Collective - Local & National/Global​​​​​
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Sound Advice Music Studio: recording studio for 11-18s, including workshops and 1:1 mentoring
Based in Hanley, SOT
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Design your Future: Paid employment for 16-18 year olds
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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 - Self-worth & mental well-being program for girls aged 11-18 years (Funded for 12 months by the Benefact Trust)​
Partial core staffing funded for some of the above-listed projects by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Partial core funding for of 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
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
