Young people designing and building their communities

Confident, skilled and proud young people leading construction projects in their local community.

Build Up puts young people in control of construction projects that make a lasting contribution to their local community.

We give young people the opportunity to make decisions, influence their local area and see the real-life impact they can have.

“I HADN’T DONE ANYTHING BIG LIKE THIS BEFORE”

Build Up constructs bold and impressive structures designed by young people themselves.

Our play equipment, outdoor classrooms and public spaces have been short-listed for design awards and gained recognition from MPs, councillors and local leaders.

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BUILD UP’S PROJECTS

“Now I feel I can be brave and achieve”

Build Up helps young people build up their confidence, realise what they can achieve and seize the opportunities to make it happen.

Our projects bring together housing associations, schools, families, volunteers and young people. To date Build Up’s structures have benefited over 5000 young people in some of London’s most deprived areas.