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The Bradby Club received yet more generous funding from 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust in support of our Centenary Fundraising Efforts. The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust has long supported the work of Bradby and after hearing about our Centenary and our fundraising goals were keen to help. The funding support we receive from them is invaluable in keeping the Bradby Club going and enabling us to provide positive opportunities, activities and … [Read more...]

As part of our Centenary we made a number of fundraising targets and goals. Taking into account the views and wishes of our service users we embarked on raising funds to undertake kitchen refurbishments. During the end of 2018 we had successfully raised the funds and so work was undertaken in January and February. I am delighted to say that thanks to many kind donations, efforts and support from local organisations and business's the kitchen has … [Read more...]

On Friday 15th February Bradby Fundraising volunteers with the support of Rugby School and Chartwell's; delivered Bradby's annual quiz night. Held at Rugby School Sports Cafe with catering by Chartwell's and Bradby Vice President David Ray as the quiz master guests enjoyed an evening of fun, food and some light-hearted team competition. With some generous donations throughout the night added to the ticket costs the event raised over £1500 for … [Read more...]

The Red Box Project are a local community project, aiming to tackle period poverty by providing free sanitary wear to school-aged girls who can't afford to buy it themselves. If you know a young person who struggles to access menstrual products, please remind them that they can get free products from The Red Box Project via Bradby Club's Red Box. For more information click here! "Thank you so much to Olivia from the Red Box Project Rugby … [Read more...]

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. In true Bradby tradition young people were asked to design a card that we could use to send to our contacts and supporters. This year the winners were 2 young people aged 16 and 18 whose designs were merged to create the card. Thank you both for your entries and enjoy your chocolate treats. … [Read more...]

With our Centenary looming we have had a number of goals that we have been aiming for, particularly improving building and facilities. Young people were consulted and their priority was highlighted as the kitchen. The team at Bradby have been working hard to make this a reality and I am pleased to say that work on the kitchen will start in January 2019. Many people and organisations have put in to make this a realisation and it wouldn't be … [Read more...]

The Bradby Club's Safer Relationship Project partnered WCC Targeted Youth Support Service to deliver the Respect 100 program to our young people. The group work program was delivered to girls only for 6 weeks every Wednesday night before youth sessions. The group addressed issues around gender stereotypes, healthy relationships, social media, consent, personal rights and boundaries. Many young female members took part and gained knowledge, skills … [Read more...]

We had a really fun and lively evening last night, with lots of hilarity and laughter.  Whilst the band was very good and got everyone going, the real stars of the show were fundraising committee members Janet and Helen (ably assisted by Richard) who prepared the fabulous meal for us all.  It was delicious and literally ‘wolfed down’ by our guests.  With 3 sausages per head being allocated, it would be reasonable to expect some left overs.  But … [Read more...]

We have unfortunately seen a rise in vandalism at the Bradby Club of late with a number of incidents causing damage to the building. As a small local charity finding enough funding for our work and projects is our biggest challenge and the area we struggle most is building costs and repairs. We have seen damage to cars, guttering, windows and exterior lights at the club over the last 18 months, costing the club thousands of pounds while it is … [Read more...]

I know what you're thinking, ferrets racing, do they have little jockeys!! the answer is no but they do indeed race, or casually crawl but not always in the right direction. Thank you so very much indeed for our fundraising committees exceptionally hard and artistic work on setting up the Ferret Event.  We haven't done it before and may not do it again!  However due to you all it was a great success and there was a splendid atmosphere - No not … [Read more...]