The tools to try
Computers, AI tools and compute access, books and workspace — so the cost of getting started doesn’t get in the way.
01 THE POSSIBILITY
A place for
what’s next.
A free community hub taking shape in Barkingside. A place for adults of all backgrounds to learn, build useful things and turn curiosity into opportunity.
Explore the hubBARKINGSIDE, EAST LONDONEDUCATE / EMPOWER / ELEVATE
02 / THE VISION
A space to learn.
And room to become.
Computers, books, new ideas and good company. This is the kind of place we want to bring to our community.
THIS IS THE VISIONFree to take partNo required fee, purchase or donation
Everyone aged 18+All backgrounds · beginners welcome
A 24/7 ambitionStaffed access, once ready to open
THE HUB WE’RE PLANNING
Curiosity.
Meet possibility.
Somewhere to explore an idea, get unstuck, build something real and keep going — with people around you who understand.
See what we’ll offerLearning by building
Practical AI and coding workshops, project help and mentoring that connect knowledge with something you can make.
People who open doors
Founders, engineers, academics and investors sharing their experience, giving feedback and introducing new possibilities.
THE WAY FORWARD
Good ideas.
Great company.
New possibilities.
Give people the tools to explore, the knowledge to get started and someone to learn alongside.
That’s the connection we want to make: turning curiosity into practical projects, confidence and a wider choice of futures.
See where we’re headingFROM CURIOSITY TO POSSIBILITY
WHY WE’RE HERE
Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity should be, too.
You shouldn’t need expensive equipment or the right connections to start building your future.
Our goal is to make practical learning, useful tools and a supportive community more accessible — and help people find routes into work, freelancing and entrepreneurship.
Explore our goalsFROM A VISION TO OPEN DOORS
Help us get there.
We’re a registered charity, now working towards the funding, premises, equipment and people needed to bring the hub to life.
Charity established
Barkingside Future Builders is registered as charity number 1220285.
Build the foundations
Raise support, secure a Barkingside space and bring together volunteers and advisers.
Open the doors
Launch when funding, staffing, equipment and safe operating arrangements are ready. Opening date to be announced.