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London is changing, and young people need to be included. Support young people to design and build a new space for their community in Hackney.
Hackney Quest spoke to over 400 young people about their experiences growing up in Hackney. Published in the Hackney Wick Through Young Eyes report, young people said: - They don’t have enough say over how their area is changing - They were often negatively stereotyped as young people - They weren’t always informed about changes that affected them Build Up will work with Hackney Quest to put local young people in control of a prominent public space at Flanders Way. Working with architects, designers and construction specialists, young people will decide what should happen in this unused piece of public land and then build it themselves.
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As the 'Hackney Wick Through Young Eyes' report highlighted, young people too often feel excluded from decisions made about their local area. Together we can start changing this; by putting young people in control of a prominent public space in their community and equipping them with the practical skills to make their ideas happen. We will build something for the benefit of everyone, and involve a range of volunteers, young people of different ages, parents, older people, and other local residents. In the words of Mateenah, a Hackney Wick resident aged 14: ‘This project can bring everyone together; as a community we will all own this space, we will be involved and we will have a sense of belonging’.
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Hello Build Up are extending the application deadline for our Project Lead role to Tuesday 4th June. The role will involve supporting our team deliver Build Up Hackney and coordinating design and build projects with young people across London. Full details at www.buildup.org.uk/joinus. Interviews will now be held on Tuesday 11th June with second round practical assessment session 19th / 20th / 21th June. Best Wishes Huan
Hello, We have now confirmed Build Up Hackney build dates for this Summer and have begun recruiting the project team from Cardinol Pole Secondary School, Berger Primary School and Hackney Quest. TWO PAID PLACEMENTS FOR LOCAL YOUNG ADULTS (AGED 18-23) Thanks to the support of Wick Award, two paid roles are on offer as part of this project. One is focused on design and construction, and one focused on youth and community engagement. The roles will be one day a week between 29th April and 20th September, with additional days during May half-term and the summer holidays. The roles are paid at London Living Wage (£10.55/hour). For full information and to apply, visit http://www.buildup.org.uk/builduphackney/. The deadline is SUNDAY 7TH APRIL. If anyone has queries about the roles, they should contact Huan: huan@buildup.org.uk or 07427 704291. Best Wishes Huan
We did it!!!!!!!!!!! At 10pm last night we successfully hit our target and Build Up Hackney is now officially funded!! Thank you for your support in getting us here! Would like to take this opportunity to say a special thanks to Hackney Quest, Wick Award, Gascoyne Over 50s Club, Mayor Philip Glanville, MP Meg Hillier, Recom Farmhouse, parents of young people at Berger and Cardinal Pole schools, local Hackney residents, Loughborough Junction Action Group, Adventure Playground Engineers and everyone who pledged, liked, shared and supported the campaign. Without your help, none of this would be possible. Thank you and Happy Christmas Build Up
Whoop, 250 people have pledged since fundraising began!
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
How will the money be spent?Total £49,626
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