According to the YMCA, 490 local authority-run youth clubs closed across England from 2011 to 2023. Despite this trend, the Devas Club continues to thrive in its mission.
It's about giving them somewhere to go so they don't feel they need to hang around on the streets. It gives them self-esteem and builds their confidence.
Ms Ross said the legacy of the club's founder, Oxford University graduate Jocelyn Devas, was still alive through the club's continued focus on uplifting local youth.
The Devas Club has extended its hours to cover the 'vulnerable period' between 16:00 and 18:00, providing essential support to at-risk youngsters.
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