Are you a place-based community or youth group?

Young people are often excluded from decisions about their communities. Especially in areas of regeneration. At Build Up, we’re working to change that.

Build Up is a charity that runs practical construction projects across London. We support young people aged 10 – 23 to design and build public and community spaces. We bring young people, builders and designers together, equipping young people with the tools and agency to have ownership over their neighbourhoods.

Over the past ten years, we’ve co-created 50 inclusive spaces that young people still cherish. Together, we’ve built climbing walls, hang out spaces, wildlife gardens and adventure playgrounds. Most importantly, we make spaces for young people to experiment, and have fun in.

Build Up is opening applications for new projects in 2025. We’d love to hear from organisations interested in working with young people, to practically shape spaces that matter to them.