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Build Up runs free construction projects across London for young people aged 6 - 23 to design and build public spaces.

We help young people make decisions about their area and learn the skills to lead change in their communities.

24/04/2026

In 2022, Build Up partnered with the People’s Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH) - a local to Newham community-led organisation. Together, Build Up delivered a series of design sessions in the Custom House community centre.

Over Summer half term, Build Up and PEACH worked with young residents to generate ideas for local green space improvements. Young people came together to design and build a new community garden, complete with a communal picnic bench, on Burrard Road.

The final design consisted of two large picnic tables that could seat whole families and some benches and chairs for resting, surrounded by flower beds for colour and to create the feeling of a small garden.

The structures were built by young people over the summer holidays and upon completion there was a big celebration. Since then, the tables have been used for doing homework and other activities.

“It was really fun because you could see our ideas come to life. It makes me proud of where I'm from.” - Serine, 15

As a reminder, if you’re a community group looking to transform outdoor spaces that matter to young people, you can apply to our Public Spaces Open Call until 28th April.

26/03/2026

The Structure in Larkhall Park was selected, shaped and built by young people as part of Build Up’s 2024 public spaces Open Call.

The Structure is a space for young people to feel safe, connected, and at home. It consists of a shelter, climbing wall, a climbable roof, vertical and horizontal lounging nets and benches. Designed for both safety and privacy, the structures offer elevated views of the park and create natural hang out spots.

In total 130 young people took part in the project, working alongside Oasis Play, London Borough of Lambeth and Friends of Larkhall Park.

The Build Up Open Call is an annual opportunity for young people, parents, local residents, community groups and councils to nominate projects for Build Up to work on. Each year its themes are set by our Youth Advisory Board, who then review potential projects and select those to take forward.

24/03/2026

Our second round of the Open Call is back - and this time we’re looking for projects in public spaces.

This Open Call is about projects in spaces that are shared, visible, and accessible 24/7. This could include estates, parks and high streets, where young people can shape spaces used by the wider community.

We’re looking for youth-led organisations (or those working closely with young people) who have access to a public space and want to collaborate.

This is not a funding pot. We work in partnership to develop projects and secure funding together. This includes significant time investment and expertise given to successful projects from the Build Up team.

👉 Find out more and apply via the link in bio
📅 Deadline: Tuesday 28th April
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At Build Up, we work to build the power of young people to be heard, to shape where they live, and to flourish with their communities.

We believe a fair society is one with young people at the centre of it: equipped with the skills to shape and build their communities and the spaces they occupy.

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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