The Youth Anchor, Church End
Expected Completion: Summer 2026
About The
Project
The Youth Anchor, Church End is Brent’s first new youth facility in over a decade, created by United Borders, Young Brent Foundation, Brent Council, and I O Together Spaces Ltd.
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With £920,000 secured, it is transforming 483–485 High Road into an inclusive space for young people aged 16–25, featuring learning and wellbeing zones, therapy rooms, and a community coffee bar — empowering youth through creativity, enterprise, and connection.
Project Timeline
March 2025
September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
January 2026
February 2026
Submitted the first draft project brief as part of the competitive tender process, outlining the vision, impact, and delivery approach for The Youth Anchor.
Successfully awarded the tender to deliver The Youth Anchor project.
Contract signed and project onboarding commenced.
Project team and key stakeholders were confirmed.
A public press release announced the project, led by the Council in partnership with stakeholders.
In this photo (left to right): Justin Finlayson (Founder of United Borders), Cllr Gwen Grahl (Cabinet Member for Children Services, Education & Employment), Maxine Willetts (CEO of Young Brent Foundation), Anita Whittaker (Founder of I O Together Spaces), Stephen Busette (Director of I O Together Spaces), Johann Whittaker (Director of I O Together Spaces).
Site surveys completed and strip-out works began.
External window hoarding installed to secure the building and prepare for construction.
Strip-out works completed and slab levelled in preparation for fit-out.
United Borders hosted Hellman & Friedman on site as part of a fundraising away day, showcasing the vision and progress of The Youth Anchor.
Additional site surveys conducted.
Internal framing works commenced, marking the start of spatial transformation within the building.
Boarding of internal rooms began, moving the project into the next phase of build-out and space definition.
