THE BRADBY CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 522992
2024
ANNUAL REPOR T
1919
REL,
51RVING THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF RUGBY AND DISTRICT
& DELIVERING YOUTH SIRVICES FOR OVER 100 YEAR5

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Without the 9enerous donations and support
from local organisations and f unders, we would
not be the Club we are today. It is because of
this we would like to give a grateful thanks to all
who have contributed, including those who have
made sustained commitments to Bradby..
Continued support of the work at Bradby
f rom the Governing body of Ru9by School.
The 13th year of major partnership fundin9
f rom the Rugby Group Benevolent f und
towards Bradby s ASCENT project.
Continuing generous partnerships with the 29th
May 1961 Charitable Trust.
Continued support f rom the Warwickshire
County Counci l Youth Service towards the
ASCENT project and open access youth
sessions.
Continuin9 support from Warwickshire Police and
Crime Commissioner Philip Se¢combe. providin9
f unding towards our ASCENT targeted proJect
and Open Access youth sessions.
BUILDING .
l As we're sure many of you are aware. we hove":
continously looked to update the facilities ond
* overall astheitc o* Bradby to make it the inviting
space that our youn9 people and the community IS
Currently, we are"looking to raise money to knotk
dowh and rebuild our well used gym facilities in
order to ref lect the hard work that the youn9
4 people and community put in when they use the
space. This is no small project, and whilst we hope
to be9in as soon as Possible, we must first look at
raising money to draw up plans and get the
-'•. permissions needed in order for the project to
j,£: really take off.
,,1 The push f or this has been on since the gym f looded
over the winter months
something we don't want
to happen again! If you would like to contribute and-"
T-b help us with this, please scan the QR codel
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We would like to thank all of those who have contributed
to and support the Bradby Club and its work with young
people in Rugby and District.
Arnold Foundation
Rugby Community Safety Partnership
Avon Valley School
kugby Foodbank
Caring Together Youn9 Carers
Rugby Group Benevolent Fund
Warwickshire
Rugby High School
Cemex Community Impact
Rugby Methodist Church
Chartwell's
Rugby Observer
Cllr Kam Kaur
Rugby Philharmonic Choir
Cllr Yousef Dahrnash
Rugby Roof ing
Compton Verney
Rugby Round Table 113
Cummins Support in the
Rugby School Governors.
Community
Staff and Students
Dulux Decorating Centre
Rugby Town West Safer
Early Help
Neighbourhoods Team
En9land Boxing
Table Sports
Fish Plus
Tesco Bags of Help
Georgie Brack
Think Active
6odivas Battleground
Thurluston Village Volunteers
High Sheriff of Warwickshire
Travis Perkins Group
Hill St Youth and Community Centre TRX
Lawrence Sheriff School
U3A
Leamington Spa Trophy Centre
Warwickshire CA VA
Ma99ie O'Rouke
Warwi¢kshire Children s Services
Mark Pawsey MP
Warwickshire County Council
Masonic Charitable Association
Warwickshire CSE
Notionwide Windows and Doors
Warwickshire Police
Neighbourly
Warwickshire Police and Crime
Neil Terry ￿esIgn ond Print
Commissioner
Oral Health
Warwickshire Targeted Youth Support
PAN Intercultrural Arts
Warwickshire Young Carers
Pickle Illustration
Warwickshire Youth Justice Board
Prestbuild Ltd.
Volunteer it Yourself
Prospects
29th IAay 1961 Charitable Trust
Rotary Club
UK Youth
Rugby Advertiser
34SP.com
Rugby Canoe Club
41 Club
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CHAIR'S REPORT
IAN CHISLETT
It is my pleasure to present the Chair's Report for the Bradby Club's 67th Annual General Meeting,
marking my first year as Chair of the Management Committee. This year, our Youth Club sessions have
continued to provide essential support, guidance, and a much-needed sense of fun for the young people
of Rugby. Ouryoung Carers sessions have supported over sixtyyoung people, ranging from age five
upwards, offering activities from baking cakes to flying light aircraft
Under Byron's exceptional leadership as Head Coach, our boxing program continues to thrive, attracting
large numbers of young people of all abilities. We now have eleven carded boxer5 who have competed in
over fifteen fights. The outstanding work of boxing coaches Byron and Oarron wa5 rightly recognized
with the High Sherifvs Award for their contributions to the Bradby Club over the past thirty years. This
honour is very well deserved.
However, thi5 year has also been marked by loss. We mourn the paSSillE of Dr. Rex Pog50n, a key member
of the Management Committee for over fifteen years. As Chairof the Fundraising Committee, Rex wa5 a
driving force at Bradby, leading funding partnerships and fundraising initiatives with passion and a
unique way with words. His zest for life and deep understanding of the challenges faced by our young
people made him an inspiration. He was a true gentleman and a legend we will never forget.
l am enormously gratefulto all members of the Management Committee fortheir unwavering support
and dedication. Bradby relies on the willingness of individuals to donate their time and skills to ensure
the Club runs safely and effectively. I would like to welcome Tina Broad, Carolyn Watson-merret, and
Simon Daniel. who havejoined the Management Committee overthe past twelve months. We continue
to seek more volunteers forthe Management and Fundraising Committees to support our ambitious
plan5 to develop a new boxing gym, securing the Club's future for years to come. I would like to
ackr)owledge the outstanding contributions of Treasurer David Wright for his twenty years of service,
and Dr. Nick Morse for his ten years of service on the Management Committee.
As an organization, we strive to improve and increase the opportunities we offer to young people. Thi5
year, we introduced sessions from PAN Intercultural Arts. funded by Cemex. London-based PAN
Intercultural Arrs uses the arts to inspire social charige by sparking imagination and creativity in those
whose circumstances have diminished it. After a successful pilot prtsgram, Cemex agreed to fund the
project for a year. The weekly workshops, consisting of drama games and exercises. help participants
grow as creative, confident. focused, and expressive individuals. These qualities and skills will benef it
them for the rest of their lives. A huge thank you to both Bruno and E who facilitate the sessions and to
Chiedza from Cemex for creating the link.
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Funding for our projects and services remains a significant challenge, and our team of workers, trustees,
and fundraisers work tirelessly to secure it. Despite successful fundraising years, the past twelve months
have been financially challenging, with rising costs and fewer grants available, resulting in the Club
running at a deficit. Unsuccessful grants are part of the process for a small charity on a tight budget,
highlighting the importance of funders who continue to support Bradby. A huge thank you to
Warwickshire County Council Youth Fund, Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe,
Rugby Group Benevolent Fund, Governors of Rugby School, and the 29th May 1961 Charitable TrLtst for
their ongoing financial 5UPPQrt.
Our Fundraising Committee has grown in size over the past year. In addition to planning the usual social
gatherings and fundraisers, l am very grateful to Alison for stepping into the role of Chairfor the
Fundraising Committee after Dr. Rex Pog50n's passing. Alison has been on the Management Committee
for over fifty years and remains a driving force, as determined as ever to help the Club succeed. Special
thanks to Tina Broad for organizing a Comedy night and to Maggie O'Rourke for a Beach Bingo night, both
of which raised considerable funds for the Club. We also had a very successful Quiz Night organized by
Sally Smith and her family and supported the Rugby Philharmonic. At the time of writing, we are finalizing
arrangements for our new-look Garden Party. The Fundraising Committee and wider volunteers clock up
many hours to ensure that the people of Rugby continue to support the Bradby Club l am immensely
grateful for their dedication and hard work. Special mention goes to Christine Nobes for supporting the
Fundraising Committee for a phenomenal forty years!
The Management Committee is grateful to everyone who supports the Club, whether they are youth
workers, funding partners. interested individuals, orthe young people themselves. Bradby continues to
be a haven for the young and a centre of activity and challenge. I would like to personally thank the
members of the committee for their support and camaraderie. The hard work and dedication of OL¢r Youth
Workers are fundamental to the continued success of Bradby. A huge thank you to John, Rebecca, and the
team for their hard work and unwavering commitment to the Club.
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JOHN ROBERTSON
Another 12 fvAonths have passed, time at Brabs does seem to fly by. Like any year at Bradby we are always asking
ourselves if we are doing enough, are we making an impact, could we give young people more. It is not till we collate
our datafrom the year forthe AGM report where we see just how busy we have been, how many sessions we
delivered and the positive outcomes we have supported young people to make.
We are a very small team of delivery staff and it is always amazing to see the difference these dedicated individuals
can make, the team is so important in our mission to make a positive impact. We would not have the successe5 we
have without the full team of staff and volunteers contributing to the work with young people. Thank you all for all
you have done overthe past 12 Months.
In March, both our boxing coaches Darron Forrest and Byron Banton were ackr*owledged and awarded with the High
Sheriff of Warwickshire's award for their contributions to the club and community for more the 30 years each. Byron
then followed this up in April with the Mark Gallagher Award for Coach of the Year at Rugby Sports Award5. We are 50
proud and very lucky to have 2 individuals as dedicated and hard working as Byron and Darron. we can't begin to
measure the impact they have had in over 30 years of service and they are truly deserving of their recognition from
the wider community for their contributions.
Youth Club has continued to be irnportant route of access and very wellattended service at Bradby. Many members
new and old continuing to engage and take part in positive activities. We have strived to maintain a fun, safe and
inclusive environment continuing ro implement important education to support young people's safety on the streets.
Thi5 year we have focused on knife crime, county lines and criminal exploitation, sexual health and substance misuse
as we continue to educate and inform young people of the dangers, consequences and supportthem to stay safe and
make better informed decisions. Fortnightly chips and sports continues and yet further free meals offered through
Bradby's HAF programme (with thanks to WCC forfundingi as we have continued to SUPPOrt ouryoung people
through the cost of living Cr￿515.
As an organisation we are always striving to improve and increase the opportunities we can give to young people and
this year saw the introduction of Sessions from PAN intercultural Arts. Funded by Cemex, London based Pan
Intercultural Arts is a leading force in usinE the arts to inspire social change. They do thi5 by sparking the power of
imagination and creativity in those whose circumstances have led to it being diminished. After a successful pilot
piogramme, Cemex agreed to fund the projectfor a year. The weekly workshops consisting ofdrama games and
eKercises offer an opportunity for the participants to grow as creative, confident, focEised and expressive young
people.These are qualities and skills which will be of value to them for the rest of their lives. Young people love the
sessions and are gaining so much from them, a huge thank you to both Bruno and E who facilitate the sessions and
Chiedzafrom Cemex who created the link.
As you know by now bringing in funding for our projects and services rernains a huge challenge and the team of
workers. trustees and fundraisers work tirelessly to do 50. Our reserves have remained healthy after some 5ucce55ful
years of fundraising. As you will See the last 12 months have been quite different and we have unfortunately delivered
services at a deficit, not for want of trying but sadly this is the truth for charities like us that operate on Such small,
tight budgets. Unsuccessful grants are part of the proce55 but it highlights the importance of the funders and
organisations that continue to support Bradby through thick and thin, so a bi2 thank you to Warwickshire County
Council Youth Fund, Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe, Rugby Group Benevolent Fund,
Governors of RuEby School and 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust for their ongoing financial support and backing.
Whi15t we strive to continue to source funding for projects and services we atso have one eye on the future and
development of the facilities that can enhance the work we do. We have talked for many years about the
redevelopment of our community gym and boxing, a resource that is so well used and integral in the positive changes
we facilitate. This year saw us launch the first phase of fundraising for this extremely ambitious project.
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After numerous consultations with coaches, young people and adults who use the facility we have started to put
together ideas of what we are aiming to create to better meet the needs of users and the charity. Currently some of
the most at risk, hard to reach and disengaged younE people in Rugby already attend and we hope that more will be
motivated to do the same resulting in greater impact and positive outcomes. Young people are taught about
discipline, respect, commitment and determination which is all transferable across many aspects of their lives and
future choices. The sense of belonging, team spirit, confidence and dedication that young people get from the group
are invaluable and essential to keep them engaged and moving in the right direction. The impact is there and Bradby
Club has a range of dedicated coaches, there is so much potential for service development if we can match the
facillty to the aspirations of the club, the coaches and the young people.
Donations towards Powerup.. Revitalising Bradby Gym Project can be made via
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Another 12 fvAonths chalked off, 105 years of change accomplished but none of it would be possible without the
dedication, interest and support from YOU. Whatever the challenges for our charity we are able to face them head on,
together. knowing that the foundations of Bradby Club remain strong and deep within the community in which we
serve. Thank you to all our supporters and funders who continue to contribute towards Bradby'5 work and projects. A
Massive thank you to our Fundraising Committee for their onEoing efforts to raise vital funds to provide opportunities
and resources for young people. Thank you to all the Board of Trustees, we are so grateful for the time and effort you
put in to support us and into developinE the organisation to best meet the needs of the community. Finally, a big
thank you to our young people for another fun filled year of challenge and change, Purpose and inclusion, activity and
learning that makes UP the sole reason for Bradby Club for Young People.
Every year at Bradby brings its fair share of challenEes, no more so than the sad loses experienced by Bradby and the
communitythi5 past 12 fvhonths. During the summer, on Monday 24th July Bradby boy and boxer Sean Hanlon
tragically passed away whilst training at the club. This shocked everyone at Bradby, and took a great deal of time for
Us allto come to terms with what had happened. Words cannot express what Sean meantto everyone atthe club,
having been here for years he had become a part of the furniture but also a voice and advocate for the impact the
club makes in the local community. He will be sadly missed but always remembered.
We also had to say Eoodbye to longstanding Trustee Rex Pogson who again sadly passed away earlier this year. We
were all devastated when we heard the news, Rex was a driving force at Bradby and at the forefront of funding
partnerships and fundraising initiatives. A wonderful. full of life individual that committed so much of his time to
helping others not least of all Bradby and the young people we work with. The shoes left behind will be impossible to
fill with Rex's enthusiastic approach, unwavering support and dedication to helping this small charity survive and
thrive whilst he was involved. Rex was a huge part of Bradby and was in fact on the interview panel when I was
employed by the club back in 2011. Rex has been an inspiration and lead by example. A unique way with words, a zest
for life and a deep understanding of the issues faced by our young people and the work of the club. A true gentleman
and a legend we will never forget.
OICE
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YOUTH WORK REPORT
REBECCA THOMAS
Whilst it feels Like we write this every year, it never gets tiring to say that the club once
again continues to be busy and welL attended. In fact - the last year has again seen us
increase in delivery and projects out of the club, and support young people in a greater
variety of ways.
Open access sessions continue to run on a Wednesday and Thursday, and are aLways
popular. Unsuprinsingly, indoor and outdoor footbalL continue to be firm favourites,
with the net over the ball court proving a winner in making sure that we don't Lose too
many baLls to the neighbouring gardens. As with the last year, Fish Plus have continued
to support the youth sessions, with"Is it chips tonight?)) being the most common thing
to hear on a thursday evening. Thanks to them, once a fortnight we can answer that
question with yes, and we would like to thank them for their generous support of
Bradby. The number of times this question is asked is closely folLowed by "Is it drama
tonight?" with PAN Cultual Arts carrying out weekly sessions on a Wednesday full of
drama based activitie5, including problem solving puzzles, scenarios and a lot of fun
games. E and Bruno have been great to have along to the sessions, and everyone has
enjoyed getting involved.
Due to popular demand, our quieter holidays are also no more! Calls for the club to be
open during the day were answered, with the cLub being open 12-2pm every day during
the weeks off school as well as our usual evening sessions. This has proved popular-
helped further by the clubs participation in the Holiday Activities and Food Programme
(HAF). This has meant that for various days throughout the holidays, young people have
had the opportunity to come in and cook for everyone at the cLub, as well as summer
BBQ'5 during day events. As part of this programme land with the help of those who got
involved and cooked), we have provided more than 350 meals to young people.
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Also occupying our schools holidays have been various trips and activities, including
multiple art projects, trips tojump in. the driving range and to play tennis.
Another thing that has become a staple of our hoLiday prorgramme is the Bill Appleby
Cup football tournament, which again saw nearly 100 young people attend the club
for a good days footbaLI and obligatory BBQ. which was won by "The Globetrotters"
This year, we also had an additional interclub tournament, with other teams from
Warwickshire Youth Service- in which the Brabs team came out on top at the end of
the day.
Bradby Young Carer's group has continued to occupy our Tuesday evening slot, with
20-30 young peopLe attending the weekLy sessions. The last year has been a busy one,
with Lots going on - so much so it's now getting its own page in our AGM booklet. We
look forward to the next year and all the new and exciting things we have planned.
ASCENT, the clubs Health and Well-being project has continued to keep us busy, with
many of our older group who are not currently working coming in daily for boxing and
fitness training. This has included various crossfit workouts, with everyone continuing
to surprise us with their dedication. As part of this, we aLso took a group of young
people to CrossFit Volentia for a 5 week project, where young people had instruction
on Olympic WeightLifting, and were put through their paces on various workouts. As
well as training, we have also been working to carry out various pieces of artwork-
including around knife crime, gender and identity to name a few, but also less
targeted pieces that are to be put up in the TV/games room. As with previous years,
this project has focused on those who need it - and have included working around
various topics including knife crime, criminal and sexual exploitation, healthy and safe
relationships, drugs and substance misuse and mental health. Whilst there is need in
Rugby, Bradby will continue aiming to provide the support to those who need it,
especially as many of those who access the club may not engage with other services.
This year has again kept us busy, taught us a lot and given us lot5 of ideas for the
future. Our summer programme for 2024 is planned with more activities than before,
including around 10 trips, various acitivites days including art, graffiti and bakin&
canoeing projects and football tournament. We will also be continuing our HAF
project, with cooking projects allowing young people to make food for those here,
including various pasta dishes, currys, fajitas and more! We look forward to seeing all
the things our young people have in store for us this year, and seeing everything they
can achieve!
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ALISON ROSS
The Fundraising Committee has had a somewhat disruptive time over the past year. First of all we were
sad to see the departure of Brenda Green on retirement to Scotland after she hod chaired the committee
so diligently. We wish her every happiness ond ore gratef ul for her work over the past years. We were
delighted when Rex Po9son a9reed to become Fundraising Chair and were enthused by all his ideos.
Tragically his car accident in December followed by his death in March resulted in my becoming Chair.
The only positive in this confusion was the exponsion of the committee and we welcome Tina Broad. Ian
Chislett, Vicky Henderson. Jemma Jones. Amanda Parker-Jones and Carolyn Watson-merret. Tina kindly
agreed to become Vice-chair. The committee hos gained a new sense of purpose and enthusiasm with ideas
and plans f loodin9 in.
As 8renda's swan son9 she hosted her summer garden party at Rokeby House with the extra honour of a
visit from HRH the Duke of Gloucester. The sun shone and the guests enJoyed the plant sale, the
Prosec¢o bar. the music, the raf f le and a delicious teo by Chartwells, all resultlllg in a prof it of £2,500.
We are gratef ul to Peter and Brenda Green for their f inan¢iol contribution. Sadly Rokeby House is no
longer a venue so the next garden party will be held at Bilton Grange by kind invitation of Jemmo Jones
and Arnanda Parker-Jones.
Our Autumn plans included o Past Members Reunion, which wos $0 enjoyable that another was arranged for
December. when a delicious meol of pork baps was catered by Charles Williams - 0 great asset to the Club
both as f undraiser and chef. Ru9by Philharmonic continued to ollow Bradby to organise the Front of House
and Raffle in July. December and March raising over £500. This is a great benef it to the Club and we
thank the Phil for their 9enerosity. In November Tina Broad organised a Comedy Evening in aid of the
Club and this innovative and entertaining event raised £1,000. Con9ratulations are due to Tina f or her
comedy spot. Tina also arran9ed f or Bradby to have a stall at Bilton Gran9e Christmas Fair which raised
£151.
The annual Quiz took place in February with nearly 100 enthusiostlc 9uests who enioyed a delicious supper
provided by Chartwells. We are most gratef ul to David Ray f or his usual eff iciency as Quiz Master and to
Sally Wise for her excellent organisotion resultin9 in a good profit of Just over £IOOO. In March the
Mayor. Ma99ie O'Rourke, organised a beach bingo event in memory of her husband, Brendon. who tr(YJically
died in December. She very generously donated the profit of over £800 to Bradby.
As the Garden Party hos been relocated. a sub-committee was formed of Sue, Vicky, Jemmo, Amanda,
liebecca and A lison. This new venture is on a Saturday with the invitation extendin9 to families 0$ well os
our dedicated supporters.
Raising money is never easy and in today's society where competition is great we have to stru99le even
more. Throughout the year the committee has worked tirelessly ond we thank them and oll our supporters
who continue to come to our events and thus help to support this unique Club.
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ONE ON ONE BOXING
One on One boxing has again been putting its boxers to the
test, with 24 fights happening over the last year- 18 of which
have resulted in wins, and many others who are training for
fights that are coming up later this year.
Darron was also awarded a High Sheriff's Award for his
contributions to the both One on One and Bradby, and he has
continued to work hard as trainer, boxer and friend.
This year has seen the start of a One on One boxing Instagram page,
showing the results and fight photos of those stepping into the ring,
as well as sparring videos, team photos and clips of some less
orthodox training methods (tug of war and murder ball being the
stand outsl).
Sadly though, this year we lost one of our members and friends -
Sean Hanlon. He was loved by everyone at the club and continues
to inspire everyone daily. There will now be 2 "Boxers of the Year"
awards given out each year as part of the AGM in his memory.
Sean Hanlon Boxer of the Year: Tom Harbert
Kllv
Rugby Boxing Academy once again has been an increasingly popular
aspect of the work at Bradby. WhiLst sessions vary in numbers
throughout the year, a record number of boxers have been carded -
11. This has meant another busy season for Byron and Steven, with
there being 15 total fights starring 5 of our boxers, with many more
going out sparring with other clubs.
Again these were incredibly well fought bout5, With 10 wins
across the teams, and some cL05e losses. We have continued
our streak of all fighters winning their first bouts, with 3
adding to this over the past 12 month5. This however isn't all:
Byron, Head Coach, recieved Coach of the Year at the
Rugby Sports Awards and was awarded a High Sheriff's
Award for his contributions to the club
Rugby Boxing Academy were also shortlisted at the
Sports Awards for Team of the Year.
A rebrand and new logo meant new kits all round!
Sean Hanlon Boxer of the Year: Kauri Weston

BRADBY YOUNG CARERS
Bradby has continued to support young carers in Rugby for the past year, offering weekly
session5 alternating between Primary (aged 6-11) and Secondary111-161. This has been
supported by Caring Together Warwickshire, and we Look forward to continuing to work with
them in the future to provide these sessions.
Weekly groups are well attended, and have allowed us to carry out various activities including
various art days thanks to volunteers from Thurluston Village, and nature inspired crafts and
activities thanks to Warwickshire Wildlife Trust- including making bee feeding stations,
lavender bath bombs and planting herb gardens for bees and butterflies that could be taken
home and enjoyed by all.
We have also managed to go out on various trips, including Jump in and Go ape, as well as
multiple trips to Compton Verney where we did water painting, made rockets, toasted
Marshmallows, made tents and much more. We also were lucky enough to take a trip to
Leicestershire Aero Club, where 10 of our young carers were given the opportunity to get in 2, 3
and 4 seater planes and take their first flights over Leciestershire and Warwickshire. Everyone
had a blast, and we'd love to thank Aviation Without Borders for the opportunity.
We were also extremely grateful that 2 of the Masonic Lodges donated towards our Christmas
party, and as a result supporters Sue and Charles Williams along with friends cooked and
served a full Chritmas dinner for 60 of our young carers. Gift cards and chocolates were
provided by Thurluston Village and the Soroptimists Rugby to add to the incredible day.
Moving into the new year, we look forward to continuing this work with these young people. For
this year though, we would like to thank everyone who has supported us - through funding,
providing activities and allowing us to continue carrying out our work. We'd also like to thank
Chris and Marian for their support in volunteering for our weekly groups, and those from our
Secondary age group who are now volunteering and helping with the younger onesl You guys
are fab!

THE DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES
WELL, A YEAR AND A BIT!
15
Young people supported during criminal proceedings
246
Boxing sessions involving young people
30
Young people supported back into education or college
Young people now volunteering at Bradby
66
Young carer's supported through groups
53
137
Young people supported around substance misuse
Open Access Youth Sessions
399
121 or small group sessions
S+a+is+ics kryom April 1s+ 2013 +0 315+ Morch 2024
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WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP T07

THEY SAY IT BETTER THAN WE DO
"Brabs is very important to me. It encourages me to choose better things, and
allows me to do boxing sessions, talk to people and have supported me in looking
for a job" Age16.
"Ever Since l JiC4'rted boxing nere, I have iinproved in lots of different bvays. It helped
me emotionally giving ITe sometiiing to take my aiiger out vvli-h knijas geiiing me
kICk￿d Oui of school before I started trairiing. It's helDtse, rTia pnyeically by gettiiig
e strongttr and nealthier- helped me qtop >moking weed anrl stoppod me
geiting in trouble with the poli￿e and school" Age 15
"My grandlings love to go to young carers. It gives them a bit of time with friends
where they don't need to worry about their caring tole. Long may thee 2 hours a
week continue!" Grandparent of 2 young carers.
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"I like Brabs because after school its a nice play to come, have fun and play
football. I think its important because some people might not have things they can
do so coming here is nice and its a friendly environment- Age15
j diirl
"I like Brabs for the games of football and pool" Age13
"I like coming to young carers because it allows me to get out of the house and
gives me time to be a kid when I have to aci like an adult at home" Age 14
"I like Brabs because its a safe place you can relax and get away from your
problems for a little while" Age15
"Bradby is an extremely positive establishment for the community. It provides a
safe space that positively impacts young people, with things such as boxing and
youth club nights that keep youths out of trouble and away from negaitve
influences in the outside world. Brabs also provides positive role models who give
advice and guide youths with the problems of life." Age16
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YOUNG PEOPLE'S AWARDS
DAN JUPP, ASHTON
MCNAMARA, FINLEY WARD
ASH SAUNDERS
DARRON FORREST
AURORA KENNY-
POTTER
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accompanying LXX glrls who come Mere weekly for Ihelr Rugby 360- by a kind
looking gentleman whose confidence in glving dlreGllons and acqualntance with the glrls hints that he is the man-
in4harge of the establishment. We can barely make it past the front door, however, when we hear a famillar
roaring thunder of a herd of a half-a4Jozen teenage boys tralling shortly behind us. giving us just enough warning
notice to quickly get out of thelr way. Black Nlke and Puma Iracksuils are in full dlsplay, with each boy peeling off
hls matchillg black coat before commencing a game of pool. The Rugby 360 girls promptly leave us In favour of
jolnlng In the game of pool, leavlng a happily confused Rugby entourage alone with the manager. John, lo tour us
around.
Original Hlstory
To undersland why we are here, you musl flrst understantt the hlstory of the 8radby Club, and, as far as origin
stories go, this is a very intriguing one. Although dlverglng accounts of what truly PTompled the then housemaster
of Kilbracken, Mr. G.F. Bradby, lo set up an after-school club lor young, unemployed boys in the town exist, by
far the most popular one is Ihal he slmply got frustrated by local boys sethng off fireworks al abnormal hours of
the day, so disrupting his readlng In the aftemoon and lolllng hlm awake 8t odd hours of the night. His
employment coming lo end meant that, wlth more time on hls hands, he partnered up with another housemaster,
Reverend E.F. Bonhote, in 1919 to start the Bradby Boys, CILtb as a means of keeping the boys too 'busy ar
occupied, lo cause mischiet.
From 1920 lill 1957 (wilh short tsreak durlng WW2 - only to commence again after local boys started stealing
apples from a now blind G. F. Bradby's backyard) the 8radby Club WBS run by a successlon of volunteer Rugby
School housemasters. It Ihen underwent a remarkable breakthrough in 1957 with the yeavs annual dub reF)Ort
describing Its independence from the school as a'new and excitlng phase of development. as It moved to a new
location.
With such an exclting history, it is little wonder why I grasped at the opporttjnlty to write an artlcle on this age-old
club when tt was pitched to me by Dr Sulcliffe, who had Iu51 had an insplrlng chat wlth Mrs Sue Willlams, the
English department secretary. who fosters a tender long-lefm connection wlth the club. Her excltemenl about the
importance of the club ignileÉJ something in Dr Sutcliffe, which motivated him lo want lo shale Its story wlth the
Rugby community through the pages of Quod, which. in lum, compelled me to see this myslertoumeemlng club
for myself. Ex¢ltement is contagious, as they say.
A lot has changed in the dub sinGe 1957. Foi one thing. as far as I have seen, there is not one housemaster at
Rugby who has an apple tree you Gan steal from. but many other aspects of the Bradby Club have
witnessed extraordlnary developments. As John toured us around, he gave many insights into Ihe services and
acllvilies offered by the Glub which ils foundlng fathers back ill the twenties couldnl possibly have dreamt abouL
pool tables, a games court, a fully 51oGked. never-shut Kllchen, counselling by volunteers. and a mlnibus for
excursions and dropping off boys at theii homes duAng Ihe colder months.
Meotlng the Leaders
We were lolned by Mrs Williams artrd Alison Ross. two oflhe club's executlves, who were eager lo offer more
insights. Tlny gllmpses Into the lives of present Bradby Boys reminded me that. ultlmately, they live the same
Ilves and possess the same passlons as many of us here at Rugby. When asked about her favDuMte place In the
dub, Alison led us to the Blackmore Room, whlch serves as a general meellng room and a place for the boys lo
pul on drama performances. She explalned that It was named after Len Blackmore, the first leader of the
independent dub who served for lust over 20 years.
e have had many-a-leaders for this Glub, but I can tell you that Mr Blackmore and John have been sorne of the
g¢)od ones."
Let me tell you one thing, when Alison describes you as 'one of the good ones,. you know you must be dolng a
dam good job. As all five of us took a seat around the table In the Blackmore Rt)om for a Ghat, John shared hls
backslory whlch led him to the club. "I grew up much like many of the boys here, In a low Income, single parenl
household.. After completing his GCSES, he took up a plethora of odd jobs to keep afloat, such as worklng In
pubs and restaurants, untll he settled working as a bricklayer.
'But I lust always knew I couldn't do that forevev. His eureka moment arrived as he volunteered to work in a
youth club slmllar lo Bradby, which made hlm reallse that social work with young people was where he wuld ftnd
professional salisfaGtion. Thls sudden awareness, alongslde an opportunlty lo study youth development fully
funded at university, b005ted hls con)Idence In applylng fof lobs at youth cenlres, especlally for one which he
found in a local newspaper. whlch ultlmately led hlm to the club where he has diligently WOTked for 13 years.

One important service The Bradby Club provldes is help tor teenagers who have to deal with domestic and
famlllal complexities whlch most of us at Rugby School might not even realise exist as difficult dally
realilles. Tuesday evening is devoted lo Young Carers= there are two groups, &12 Uunior), and 13-17 Isenlori
from 4.00-6.00pm alternate weeks. The Club look over these groups when the Appointed Worker, who was not
employed by Bradby, moved away from the area. The groups had been using the Club as the venue, so,
because we could see what a
vltsl evenlng this was for the young carers, Rebecca Thomas, deputy leader, contlnued wllh the prolect, whSch
has gone from strength lo strength.
Vltal? Tuesday evenlngs meanL that. for one definlte slot in the week, the Young Carers could abandon Ihelr
responsibilities and simply switch off. relax, and have fun. From a different perspectlve, thls Tuesday evening 51ot
is vital as It also allows Young Carers access to adults who they can talk to about any of the problems they have
In a secure and helpful environment.
Meeting the Boys
Wllh the dlscusslons of the logistics and history of the Glub drawing lo an end, John decided to Invlte three of the
boys in lo talk with us, an experience I found to be very eye-openlng. The young men are called Jan Issac,
Preston Hall and Kaiyne-Lee Allen. When asked atKJUt how they dlscovered the club. Jan explalned, 'N04)ne
advertlses the club to you- It's lust the word on the streef . a point John and Alison had previously emphaslsed.
Advertislng would lead to a lol rrTore members. and, as much as they would love the club lo be open to everyone,
they simply lack the TesoLFrces and lunding lo ensure that.. as thlngs sland. the ¢lub is already working at near full
capacity, and they are cuirenlly savlng up lo improve the gym.
The gym.. everyone in the club'5 ear5 prick up with just its menllon, its Impact meriting a whole sectlon to Itself, or
more partlGularly. what happens in the gym.. boxlng. Il's what keeps most of Ihe boys attendlrig weekty. 'VVilhoul
it. I would probably be in jail Dy now." I heard someone soluy say. That stu¢K out to me. A question budded in my
head= 'What makes you say that?" Frankly speaking, I would be lying il I said I wasnl awaitÉng a predictable. 'It
keeps me busy,. or a seml-sarcasti¢'Well, I donl think havlng boxing in jail sounds like a very smart Idea..
Instead, he explained that It served as a good oullel for pent-up anger. "Ifs easy to pul up a tough exterior, you
know. when things aTe as tough as they are for us.. Then, more than ever, did l truly reallse Ihe comlorts that are
Commonpla￿ in the average Rugbeian's Ime that many of us take for granted.
Sport has always been cenlre-place In many ol our lives, and, in that moment. I reflected on the many state-of-
Ihe-art sports fa¢lllties Ihat we have acces5 to. The council compelled the
'Bradby Boys Club, lo change ils riame lo the
'Bradby Club, as a way of tylng to make Ihe club rnore Inclustve of everyone, whlah has been
successful because as Allson remarks'There are now a very good number of glms and there Is
excellent Inleracllon between all the members of the club". IroniGally. boxing. often vlewed as a symbol of
machlsmo and violen￿, has this puwerful etnotional appeal for these boys, a fomi of psychologlcal escaplsm. a
cathartlc, safe space behind the fast feet shuffles, jabs. weavlng dodges. and biutal-seemlng punches. I was later
shown the ljoxing gym and learnt how to Ihrow a go(￿ punch. al the punchlng bag Idisclalmer: no one was hurt
In the maklng of Ihls Quod Piece.)
Perceptlons and Connections
If you do gain anything from this artlGle, please maKe It thls.. Ihose short 15 mlnutes Conversing wllh the Bradby
Club members was. very distinctly. Ihe highltght of my week. With generic expectations about how three teenage
boys, 51rangers, might react to me as a girl comlng from the nearby'posh. school, I was surprtsed by how frlendly
and Gharming they were with me. I was also struck by their level of self-awareness, a word seldomly used in the
same sentence as leenage boys,. They were open, dlrect, accommodatlng to all my questions.
When, lust before we left. il was time lo line up and pose for a plcbjre in-front ol a plaque in the Blackmore Room,
the ease and mood of camaraderie wllh which they threw thelr arms around each othevs shoulders captured the
essence of the Bradby Club experience-. belonging. Excuse my seeming-sappiness for a minute, but I truly do
believe. trom this brief insight, that the Bradby C5ub Is a Place where every member really does feel like they
belong and can make a change In their lives. Bradby Club is a place that matters, and we al Rugby School
should feel proud of our associallon wllh it.
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THE BRADBY CLUB
Incor
oratin
Bradb Bo
Club
FINANCJAL ACCOUNTS
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Wright & Co.
Chartered ACCOUnL￿ts
2 Longrood Road
Bilton
Rugby
Warwi¢kshire
CV22 7RG
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THE BRADBY
ratin
Bridb Bo
Incor
lub
]Y A
OMMirrEE'S RESPONSIBILITIF.S
'The Managcmenl Committee is required to prepare accounis for each f￿anCIal year. which give a ITue
Jnd fair view of the afrai￿ of Ihe ¢lub and of the income and cxpendffttute of the club for ihat pcriod.
These atcounb. have been examined by an independent ac£ountant in compliance with section 145 of
Ihe Chariries Acl 2011 and copi¢s made available to membtts.
Jrt prepariii8 those aecounts Ihe committe¢ m¢mkns are required to:.
sele¢i Suiiable accounting polici¢s and then appl). them ¢onsTSt¢ntly.
make Jud8em¢nts and esiimales Ihai arc reasonable and prudent.
prepar¢ the accounts on the goin8 Concern basis unless it is inappropriate
10 presume that the elub will c¢inlinue in business.
The committee members we responsible for k¢¢ping proper afcouniing records which dis¢lose iyith
reasonable a¢¢uracy ai any lime the fman¢ial position of the club and to enable Ihem to ensure thai the
accounts comply with that Charitie$ Act 2011. They are responsible for safeguarding the ass¢L8 ofthe
club and henc¢ for tsking reasonable Steps for the prevention and detKtion of fraud and oiher
irregularilies.
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INDEPE
DEN
MINERS
EPORT TO TFIE
MANAGEM
MMITTEE
F TIIE BRAD
oratin
Bradb Bo
s, Club
Incor
I teport ott the accounts of the Managemeni Commiii¢e for the year cnd¢d 31 51 March 2024, which are
sei Out on pages 3 10 8.
Resptetivt Responsibilities of Mo04g¢ment Committee aud Ex4Tniner
As the Management Committee of ihe charity. you are responsible for the preparation of th¢ accounts
in accordance with ihe Charit¢¢s Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of Ihe Charit) s accounts carried oui under s145 of ilie Act and in
Carrying oui my e.x&mination. I hav¢ followed the applicable Dire¢tiOllS given by th¢ Charity
Commission under $145(5Xb} of the Acl.
nd¢pendent Ei xaminer's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confm that no material maiters have come to my allention in
conn¢¢tion with rhe examinatton which giv¢s me Cause ro believe that in, atty maicrial respeci=
Accounting records were noi kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act: or
2. Th¢ accounts do nol attord wilh ihe accounting records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matt¢rs in connection wilh Ihe exarnination lo which
attention should be drawn in order to ¢nabl¢ a proper und¢rslanding of the accounts to b¢ r¢a¢hed.
2 Lon8ro(Ml R+Md
Rugby
Wanvickshire
ghi B.Com. F.L.A.
Charttr¢d Ac¢ouni8LI
CV2? 7RG
5 Jttn¢ 2024
22

TIIE BRADBY CLUB
{In¢orpor#il#i Bradby Bo>"$ Clllb)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACflVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2014
Total
Not
Fund%
Funds
NCOMIPIG RESOURCES
Ftrjids Raised by Mctnbers
Funds Raiscd from Othcr SDurtts
Donution and CovetWIIS
Grants Recei*¢d
Inve3tFnent Incorne
Total Incoming R¢souTtts
6,$4?
7,700
3¥.951
1.490
54.183
6.542
7.200
91,865
1,49r*
107,097
i,053
22,937
146,281
338
174,609
52,914
UR
Chaiil bl Ei nditure
os
of tivl
tharli
's ob ect$
Salaries and w￿¢5
Trdll5POJ1
Visits, Camps and Cows¢s
Sports and Ctsmpin8 EouÈpmÈnl
Project Exptns¢5
eo(
60.92?
.305
1,878
4,958
40.￿1
100.922
1.305
1.878
6,472
18.936
1?9.513
91.702
1.847
4.477
56.132
115.467
,514
17.814
59J28
70,185
Light and Heat
R&Les
InsuMKe
Posiage. Telephone and Smtionery
Computers ond Eqtttpmenl
Repai￿ and Rel￿18L5
Cleaners a•d Cleaning
Misc¢llw*ou5
3,575
1.997
5217
3.549
3,535
1.997
3,217
3,549
4,342
3.139
2,603
12,458
833
1,038
1ti,458
833
1,038
26,667
39.124
1.958
55.750
Total ResouT¢es bxpend¢d
96,852
59.328
156.180
171.217
Nei Incomin￿{0￿1801￿ R¢sW¢¢S
42.669
-6,414
49,083
3.392
Trdn8f¢f between Funds
NIL
NIL
NIL
NIL
FIET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
42,669
.6,414
49,083
3.392
Futyj BalaiKe Broughi ForwaNI l April 2023
161324
23.415
184.939
181,547
FUND BALANCE CARRIED FORWARD
JI MARCH 2024
£118.855
£17.001
£135,856
£184.939
'The rtoies on ￿seS 5 to S fonn pam of ih¢s¢ A¢iowiis.
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THE BRADBY CLUB
(Ineorporailng Bradbv Boy's Club)
BALANCESIIE£T AS AT31STMARCH 2024
Noles
CURRENT ASSETS
D¢btoFs
Cash at Bank
Cgsh in Hand
136.969
384
137.35i
583,277
1.662
184,939
CREDITORS
AmouTrrs f811Én8 due wiihtn on¢ y¢ar
1.498
TOTAL
NT
IA
£135.856
£IU.9i9
IN
Re5tri¢ted Funds
UnT￿trIcted Fund5
23,415
13,445
98.996
23.415
13,445
148.079
- Ikslgn￿d Blw Boar FUE
- Charitjble Fund
£135.856
£184.939
Approv¢d on beh￿lf of th¢ Maftascment Committ¢¢ b>.
Approv¢41 ON b¢halfof th¢ Mawcment Committte by
l. Chisl¢tt
D.A.w￿￿1
Dale
not¢5 on wg¢5 5 10 B fomi part ofthese Accounts.
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THE BRADBY CLUB
{In¢orptsratityg Brndby Boy's Club)
NOTES TO THE ACCOUIYTS FOR THE YEAR EIYDFD
3isr MARCH 2024
Th¢ KcOll￿1$ have b¢¢n pY¢pfj¥¢d in attordgnce wilh Ihe ChJriiKs A¢¢ouniing Stai¢mtnt or
R￿OrnMended Paraciice ISORP 20051. A summary of Ihe more IMp￿an1 ￿COUntIng poli¢ie$ of I
ch￿11Y whi¢h hav¢ bctn applicd consisienily is set ovi b¢low.
la)
In¢omt
In¢ome htss been taken lo thr (Tedii of Ihe Siaiemenr of Finallctal Aciivitics on the followin8
basi5'.
Fund Raising
Donations and Coven8nis
Grani$ Re¢¢i¥ed
Inveslm¢ni Income
Ae£tttsls {nJ#t¢h¢d with Telaied exptndilure)
Cash b85i5
C￿h basi5
as15 basis
b)
Donatlolls aiDd Gr*n
Iv#ble
DO￿all0￿5 and grants are re¢ipgnis¢d in lh¢ x¢tYJll15 durin8 the year ITr wliith they aff i¢lually
re¢¢￿ved. Grattts r¢¢eived for SPEcifK purposes are shown as restr¥￿ed ftmd&
Expclldiiurt has beeTh ¢harged w th¢ Stsi¢m¢nt of Financtal A¢iiviii¢3 in the year itt whictl
the exp¢ndiNr¢ is inCU￿¢d.
d)
Fi%¢d
Freehold prcperty and addillOtIS Ot th¢ b#J#n¢e 5hcet dale ar¢ not va￿ed. Addiiions to
fr¢thold PTOP¢rty are written off in the pwiod of paymcnl. Moior Yehicle& fixwrcs and
rittin8s are wYiitrTh off when ptuthased.
nsttd F fid
I[Lier¢￿ wi5iBg on the desTrKnaied Fjnd is ct¢di¢ed io th¢ SthieEn¢ni of Financial Aaiviii¢s
wile5S 5hoivL Qthenvis¢.
s￿b$criptIOns
her
£0
£0
25

TIIE BRADBY CLUB
lrt¢orpotatlnR Bradby Yoy's Cltsb)
NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
315r M.4RCH 2024
2023
GtsNls re¢¢lYed
1shrtSlrided F￿ndS
Rugby Ccntral Fun(1
Gatfi¢ld W¢$io
Rugby School Governing t4tyIy
W3rwickshir¢ County Council
M&S Neighbourly Fund
29th May TTVSt
NIL
NIL
15,000
8.951
NIL
15.QOD
£38,951
10.ooo
20.0(YS
NIL
46.3?0
1.0
15.QOO
£92,3?0
Reslrtcted FtEJds
Ru8by BenevoleLI F￿
Children ip N¢cd
wa￿1¢kshirt PCC
35,100
NIL
17.814
£52914
J4.537
10.438
8.986
£53.961
N￿10￿01 Savtn8s Bank IDiw¢s¢
Bank Intere
12
326
£338
1.498
£1.498
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THE BRADBY CLVB
(In¢orporailng Bradby Boy's Club)
NOTES TOTHE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST MARCH 2024
2024
20
Th¢ ov¢rage nuThbcr of pcrsoDs employed by the Charity
durin8 the ye?r is anolys¢d below..
Youlh Workers
b)
Employm¢ni costs of all employtts inelud¢d above compTi$¢d..
Giou Wages and Salhries
Employer5. N41ional Insurance Contributions
fvnpk)yeTS Pellsion contributions
£92.011
£7,Oi7
£1,8S4
£100,9?2
£83.876
£6,238
£1.588
£91.70?
None of ihe otTic¢rs or Management Committex membws received any Temyneraiio
durift8 the year.
2024
Debtors
Prepaymenis
£0
£0
£0
2024
2023
CAsh at Bank
Nalional Saytrtgs Bank Investtnent Attouni
Lloyds Bank- Cur(eni Acc4)unt
Lloyd5 Bank- Itss￿111 Ac¢éss A¢¢ow
Lloyds Bank- Gym Rebuild Account
12.857
5.807
117,8(14
500
£136.969
9.104
161,316
£183
27

THE BRADIIY CLUB
(lthcorporatin% Bradby Ilov's Cldb)
NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
J1￿mARcH 2024
2024
C edl¢o
Amounts falli
ut wit
Accruals
£1.498
£0
2024
2023
Irict
Rugb). B¢n*vtsleni Fund
Wan¥i¢kshire PCC
17,001
23,415
£17,001
£23,415
All of the Restri¢ied Fund$ 0$5et5 are repr¢5erJled by ¢ash ai bank
io.
C*
Ital Commitments
There were no capitsl cammiwienls 8131st March 7024 {2023 - NIL).
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Forever In Our Hear+s
I f irst approached Rex in 2008 to invite him to join the Management Committee of the
Bradby Club and we were all delighted when he accepted. How incredibly lucky we were
for this °Legend' to become so involved with the Club.
As retired Headmaster of Lawrence Sherif f School, whilst an outstanding intellectual, he
retained the common touch and had an aff inity with young people, always prepared to see
the best in others. He was elected Chair of the Management Committee in 2010 and
became totally committed to ensuring the f inancial stability of the Club by contacting f irms
and funding charities in the most persuasive and charming way. His networking contacts,, .
were extensive. He was instrumental in numerous fundraising events involving his
outstonding singin9 and acting talents and generating such enthusiasm that whatever he k.:
touched would succeed. In 2010 he was involved in organising the visit of HRH the Duke
of Kent to celebrate the longevity of the Club. He has also entertained the High Sheriff of
, z. Warwickshire.
Rex retired f rom the Chair ot the Management Committee in 2016 and was succeeded by
Brenda Green. However. his involvement became even greater and he was elected as Chair
1*4.1 of the Fundraising Committee in 2023 with great plans for the future.
Rex was an outstanding motivator as he always led f rom the f ront and worked harder th(]n
* ianyone else. His charismatic ef fect brought a sparkle to anything he touched and as a v;
person he is totally irreplaceable. We all feel better f or having known him. è~
JeEErey Bernhard
Jef f was a long time supporter of the Bradby Club givin9 generously of his time and use of
his f acilities. In the days of Bernhard's Garden Centre the Bradby Club was invited to use
the Centre f or fundraising events. Many of our long-term supporters will recall occasions
such as wine and pate events and barbeques. He organised his carpenter to erect the hut
used by Round Table when Bradby helped with their Christmas car park collection. Af ter
the closure of the Garden Centre he still continued to attend annual meetings and
f undraising events and maintained a strong commitment to Bradby.
Jef f was a charismatic character with an incredible work ethic who gave f reely of his time to
help charitable causes and 8radby was one of the lucky ones. He was an intelligent and
charming gentleman who it was c privilege to have known.
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lan Reid (klank)
Ian typif led the times of this Bradby Boys Club.
He knew he was part of a close family of f riends who participated as a team and boys club member
but is memorised as an unforgettable individual.
I¢]n (Klank) was a Big Choracter in more ways than one-he will, he will be sadly missed by all his
Bradby Friends.
Sean Hanlon
Sean had used the club as a young person but even as an adult found himself drawn to the
centre f or boxing and training. Sean loved the club, the people. the coaches and training
hard. He represented the club in numerous boxin9 bouts over the years and would always
get So nervous before the f ight. Nerves it seems were not warranted as when it came down
to the f ight the warrior that was Sean would always come through and perf orm. Sean loved
o challenge and he was hugely competitive in his boxin9 and weight training. Some of the
weights he lif ted and the times he completed workouts would be unimaginable to the rest of
us.
A soft and sensitive soul with one of the toughest exteriors, Sean was a true gentle 9iant.
Respectful, polite and yes he made mistakes but he was always the f irst to apologise and
make amends.
Words cannot express what Sean meant to everyone at the club. havin9 been here for years
he had become a part of the f urniture but also a voice and advocate for the impact the club
makes in the local community. He will be sadly missed but always remembered here, taken
f ar too soon.
One more rep, one more set, one more round
when it 9ets tOU9h we will hear Sean's voice willin9 us on with these words as we strive to be
the best versions of ourselves and instil Sean's hardwork and dedication into the people we
train.
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PRESIDENT
THE MAYOR OF RUGBY
VICE PRESIDENTS
THE HEADMASTER OF RUGBY SCHOOL, ANDY ABEL.
CRAHAM NEW, DAVID RAY MBE
OFFICERS
CHAIR IAN CHISLETT
HON. TREASURER DAVID WRIGHT
HON. SECRETAR Y SUE WILLIAMS
LEADER
JOHN ROBERTSON
YOUTH WORKERS
REBECCA THOMAS. STEVEN GLOVER. JENNI WINDLE
VOLUNTEERS
B YRON BANTON, OWEN BATCHELOR. DARRON FORREST.
TREVOR FORREST. DAN GLOVER. ELYSE CLOVER, OSCAR
LEYVA. CHRIS NEWMAN
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
FIONA ALDERMAN-DAVIES. NICK COLE. NICK MORSE.
MICHAEL O'MEARA, TED OWEN, REX POGSON. ALISON
ROSS
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE
HELEN APPLEBY. TINA BROAD. NICK COLE. GILL MOORE,
CHRISTINE NOBES. REX POGSON, ALISON ROSS. SUE
WILLIAMS
HON. REPORTING
ACCOUNTANTS
BANKERS
LLOYDS BANK, RUGBY,
CV21 3PL
AP WRIGHT B. COM FCA
2 LONGROOD ROAD. RUGBY
CV22 7RG
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR
CONTINUED SUPPORTI