making a difference

arts & crafts

Kids can get creative and have fun at our Arts, Crafts & Games Night! From drawing and hands-on projects to friendly board game competitions and skill-based challenges, it’s a great way for them to socialize, learn, and build confidence in a safe, supportive space.

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movie nights

Movie Night at the Hub.
Children enjoy age-appropriate films in a relaxed, supervised setting with their friends. It's the perfect opportunity for them to unwind, laugh, and share a cinematic experience—popcorn included!

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cookies khaw/cooking

Cooking & Games at The Hub.
Enjoy creating simple dishes alongside a variety of fun games in a friendly, supervised environment. It’s the perfect chance for them to learn new skills, play with friends, and share plenty of laughs—all in one exciting midweek session!

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sport & games

Rugby & Skills at The Hub.
Children aged 6–16 take part in fun, active sessions designed to build rugby skills, teamwork, and confidence. it’s the perfect opportunity for kids to stay active, make friends, and enjoy the game while learning new techniques.

Newcastle upon tyne/England

Andrew Foster

With 12 years of professional rugby under his belt, Level 3 personal training. Level 2 teaching assistant specialising in SEND.

Wales/ france

JB Bruzulier

JB has his level 3 in youth work and is the Head of safeguarding within the foundation. He has played at the highest level in the UK as well as Europe over the past 15 years.

England

lindsay jones

Our head of trustees, and overall leader of the project. Lindsay has been invovled in teaching and children for over 30 years, Without Lindsay none of this would be possible.

England

COry Teague

Cory has played at Exeter Chiefs, Cornish Pirates and Doncaster knights, a talented player who is eager to share his knowledge with the youth.

Ireland/South Africa

Cuchulain Livingstone

Completing his bachelors in sports science and movement, as well as being a part of Ireland 7s and the Sharks academy, Cu has ample experience in fitness and performance.

Johannesburg/ South africa

Travis Gordon

Travis brings 8 years of professional rugby as well as 8 years of coaching including at a provincial professional level in South Africa with the Lions Rugby Company.

South Africa

SINJIN BROAD

Sinjin has represented Scotland u20's as well as emerging Scotland, he is a level 2 coach who excels in skills development and Space identification.

England

maxine hughes

Max has over 18 years in education, she is a qualified PSHE tutor and assessor planning and delivering programmes and projects on issues affecting young people. Alongside this Max is a qualified career lead helping in developing opportunities for the youth.

England

Jamie cooke

Jamie is an NMU certified nutritionist with a bachelors in Sports Science. Cookie is the brains behind Cookies Khaw which educates children on making healthy diet choices

England

Callum Bustin

Callum is an accountant by day, yet loves to find time to help out within the local community, Cal leads up the walking rugby on a Friday evening.