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75% of our staff and volunteers have lived experience of raising a child who needs a bit of extra support, so we genuinely understand.
Here’s our team in their favourite place at Ruby’s.

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Alison, Founder

My role is to lead and manage everything that is Ruby’s. I haven’t got a favourite place in the centre as I have painstakingly thought about and built every area of the building, so I truly love it all!

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Steph, Programme Development Lead

My role is to lead and development the SEND service here at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s must be the sensory bus. It’s such a fabulous resource that makes a difference to families who access it.

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Claire, Finance Officer

My role is to manage the charity accounts at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the cafe.

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Izzy, Volunteer Facilitator & Activities Co-ordinator

My role is to work with our fabulous volunteers and to co-ordinate actitivites and events at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the cafe.

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Becca, 16-25 SEND Volunteer Co-ordinator

My role is to provide young people aged 16-25 year old with volunteering opportunities at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the people we support and the team.

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Kate, Senior Sensory Outreach Practitioner & SEND Services Co-ordinator

My role is to provide family support to families with SEND on a one-to-one basis and in groups. My favourite place at Ruby’s is the sensory bus. I love it when a family talk to us and they feel nervous, overwhelmed and sometimes hopeless but then they leave feeling heard and hopeful!

Natalie, Family Volunteer Support Coordinator

Natalie, SEND Worker & Data Officer

My role is to support families with SEND who visit Ruby’s. I also gather and provide reports on all the data at Ruby’s. My favourite space is probably the sensory room because it’s peaceful and relaxing. I also think the soft play and café area with the lights above is brilliant.

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Jasmine, Business Admin Apprentice

My role is to support the centre manager in the running of the cafe at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is creating drink specials especially hot chocolates.

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Chloe, Children, Young People & Families Apprentice

My role is to support children, young people and families at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the soft play and seeing the children enjoy playing.

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Heidi, Early Years Practitioner Apprentice

My role is to support at the SEND Sessions and Little Ruby’s. My favourite room at Ruby’s is the sensory room. I especially love the Omi Vista interactive floor projector.

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Laura, Session Worker

My role is to support at the SEND Sessions. My favourite room at Ruby’s is the sensory room. 

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Abi, Session Worker

My role is to support children to access short breaks at Ruby’s. My favourite thing about Ruby’s is the soft play and seeing the children enjoy playing.

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Sue B, Session Volunteer

My role is to support children when they come to Ruby’s. My favourite thing is the  Little Ruby’s group.

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Nicky, Session Volunteer

My role is to support children on SEND Wednesdays.

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Vacancy, SEND Worker

My role is to support the SEND team.

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Vacancy, Centre Assistant

My role is to support the centre manager in the running of the centre and cafe at Ruby’s. 

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Joe, Centre Assistant

My role is to support the centre manager in the running of the centre and cafe at Ruby’s. 

Geraldine, our Business support manager

Geraldine, Volunteer Receptionist

My favourite place at the centre is the sensory room because it’s very calming after a busy day.

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Karen, Fundraising Volunteer

I’ve been a Ruby’s volunteer and supported at sessions for many years. I really enjoy organising events and fundraising for Ruby’s. 

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Sue, Session & Fundraising Volunteer

My favourite session is Little Ruby’s. I love to meet the new mums and babies. They get so much from Ruby’s.

Some of our Session Workers

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Some of our amazing Volunteers

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How you can get involved at Ruby's

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