Rebuild Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground

Aim: Support Hackney’s young people to rebuild the playground they deserve.

A playground loved by all, but in urgent need of care

Hackney Marsh Adventure Playground is in desperate need of an upgrade this year. But we can’t do it without your support.

The playground is one of the borough’s most cherished public spaces. Free, inclusive and open to all. It's a place where children of all ages can use their imaginations to play and run wild, away from screens. This is especially important for many young people who don't have a garden at home.

It’s been decades since our last play structures were built and the space is wearing out. Our old equipment has become unsafe or is being demolished, leaving nowhere for young people to play. Our playground needs rebuilding for the next 20 years of fun. 

Whether you're a parent who knows this playground well, a business owner proud to be rooted in Hackney, or someone who believes in giving back to the place you live - this is your chance to invest in the next generation.

Built by young people, for the whole community

Our young people know what they want and what the playground needs. So we’re teaming up with a youth design and construction charity, Build Up, to give them the chance to build the new space themselves.

“I’ve been coming here since I was 7. I’ve made lots of friends and the playworkers here help us feel free. But it’s sad seeing all the old equipment and we can’t even play on it. I’m excited to build the space just the way we want it! Please donate to help us make Hackney Marsh fun again”- Innes, 15.

With support from Build Up’s youth workers, skilled construction staff, and our playworkers, young people have started designing bold new features. At-least 30 young people aged 12+ will build climbing towers, rope nets and jump off platforms, gaining hands-on carpentry, teamwork, leadership skills, and confidence along the way.

Your donation will help give local young people a voice and future proof this vital space for children and their families. 

Where your donation will go:

• Build Up construction staff - £16,914
• Work experience placement - £1,658
• Tools, insurance + food - £928
• Health and safety inspection - £500
• Total: £20,000

All construction materials are being sourced by Build Up from their generous funders and industry supporters.

How your donation can help:

• £20 = Food and refreshments for young people
• £50 = Personal protective equipment for 10 young people
• £100 = One day local work placement
• £500 = Health and safety inspection
• £1,000 = 1 build day with 15 young people 
• £4,000 = 1 week of building with 30 young people 

Why it matters - for all of us

Hackney is full of contrast. As it grows, so does inequality. Many children lack safe, accessible places to play. With many families priced out of activities, adventure playgrounds are a vital lifeline. They’re free, rooted in the community, and give children the space to be themselves. 

Your donation helps keep Hackney a place where all children can thrive. You love Hackney. So do we. Let’s make sure every young person has the chance to play, create, and belong.

Help us build something extraordinary this year. Donate or share today.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 16th July 2025 at 9:54am