The Bradby Club is located between Rugby town centre and the Overslade ward, and while we serve young people and the community across the entire Rugby area, a significant number of our members come from the most deprived neighbourhoods, including Overslade, Rugby town centre, and Brownsover. These areas face some of the highest levels of social, educational, and employment deprivation in both Rugby and the UK.
This environment brings unique challenges, including higher-than-average availability and use of drugs and alcohol, which can contribute to increased levels of crime and unemployment. Rugby also has a history of gang culture and postcode-related conflicts, which continue to pose a serious threat to the young people we work with today. Youth violence, knife crime, and exploitation are also pressing issues affecting young people in the community.
The Bradby Club stands as a supportive, safe space for young people in Rugby, offering programs and services aimed at countering these challenges and providing positive opportunities for growth, development, and resilience. Our goal is to help guide young people toward a brighter future, free from the negative influences and risks they may encounter in their daily lives.