Foundation hub to offer support to young people

Young people at risk of permanent exclusion from education or being lured into a life of crime will be among those who are put on the path to a brighter future following the opening of Northampton Saints Foundation’s Corby Hub.

The hub, based at Stewart and Lloyds Rugby Football Club in the town, was officially opened by the new Mayor of Corby, Councillor Leanne Buckingham at an event on Wednesday attended by representatives from Northampton Saints Foundation, Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Stephen Mold and the

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Foundation’s ambassador, Jack Fleckney.

The new hub will allow the Foundation to support young people aged between seven and 16 from across the north of the county who have become disengaged from mainstream education through its social inclusion programme, Engage. Each session uses the values of rugby to inspire, support and educate young people to develop new skills and build their confidence.

Head of Northampton Saints Foundation, Jordan Letts said: “The opening of our sixth hub in Corby means a tremendous amount to all of us. We started off in 2017 with one hub and now we have six, in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Ipswich and here in Corby. Back in 2017 we held 612 sessions this academic year we will be holding 5,100.

“Many of the young people are among the most vulnerable in our society and we are passionate about doing everything we can to support them.”

Northamptonshire Police and Crime

Commissioner Stephen Mold said the opening of the hub was an important moment for the town. He said: “We often talk about how we deal with crime and solve problems after they happened, but this hub allows us to look at the issues before they happen. I am completely in awe of the Foundation, and the work it does to support our young people.”

Corby mayor, Councillor Leanne Buckingham, said the opening of the hub was another example of the town using its strong sporting traditions to nurture the next generation.

To find out more about the work of the Foundation, or to make a referral to the hub, email admin@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org