The current space Switch Up occupies has no working heating – the landlord has refused to fix the antiquated heating system. One room has been closed down by Health & Safety inspectors due to black mould.

The main gym area has a leaking roof and fungi growing on the ceiling. And every week many young people spend significant time at the home of Switch Up. Remaining in the current building without significant investment is not sustainable.

In order to build our new hub, Switch Up is looking to raise £550,000 in public donations, business funding and grants, which will unlock a further £1.6m in grant funding and in-kind provision from the construction industry.