We are an innovative charity, equipping young people with confidence, skills and qualifications needed to achieve their potential and raise their aspirations.

Our Impact:

100%

of young people stated that there was supportive and inclusive staff and environment

85%

of young people stated that that their attitude had improved

93%

of young people stated they gained team skills eg confidence, communication and time keeping

81%

of young people stated that their behaviour had improved

The work of RUTS is supported by:

What our young people have to say:

  • Demi, 16

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    I’ve been at the RUTS employability course now for 3 weeks. I'm really enjoying it and everyone’s lovely. One of the RUTS values I feel personally is inclusivity, because everybody got me involved in the murder mystery game and everyone was just really nice.

  • Gem, 17

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    RUTS really empowers you to do way more than you think that you can. They make you realise what your full potential is and give you the confidence to do things, even outside of RUTS — Like, I was able to see about joining a competition for my composing, because I like to compose music in my spare time. It's been really great.

  • Aaron, 17

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    I have been coming to RUTS for a couple months now and I’ve been getting to know people here better. It’s really inspired me and really brought my confidence back up.

  • Erin, 17

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    I’m attending RUTS employability course and I’ve been working with RUTS for 7 weeks. The networks I have had the opportunity to be part are helping me decide on an industry placement.

  • Robbie, 18

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    I've been doing a RUTS course for 7 weeks and have really enjoyed meeting new people.

  • Connor, 16

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    I’ve been at RUTS for about 14 weeks and when I started the course I was quite closed off and in my shell but as time went on I was more comfortable with showing my ideas and being open with everyone here. It has generally just been a good experience.