SUPPORT PLACED ACADEMY

We’re looking for new Sponsors to join our network of supporters for the 2026-27 PLACED Academy.

PLACED Academy supports young people to build skills, confidence and real routes into the built environment, while helping organisations strengthen inclusion, insight and future talent.

YOUTH IMPACT

• Embedding youth voice into conversations about place, so less-heard voices are part of real decisions.
• Build confidence, skills and industry awareness, from the very first introduction at age 11, right through to early career support at age 25.
• Break down barriers to access by reaching young people from all backgrounds, widening who feels seen, supported and able to progress in the sector.
• Give young people opportunities to meet industry professionals and access mentoring, work experience and networks.

BUSINESS IMPACT

• Show your commitment to widening access, removing barriers to entry and attracting and retaining diverse talent.
• Professional development for your team through volunteering and participation, including facilitation and public speaking.
• Promotion that matches the level of your support, across the Academy website, social media and printed materials.
• Create meaningful opportunities for young people to meet industry professionals and build networks, supported by mentoring that ranges from informal guidance to structured support.

“My experience at PLACED Academy has been both inspiring and transformative. Beyond design skills, it taught me resilience, collaboration, and how to express ideas that shape the built environment.”

Sandra, PLACED Academy Graduate

BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsorship opportunities include Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, with the opportunity to create a more tailored package through PLACED Academy Partnerships.

Annual sponsorships start from as little as £1250 for the year, with our early bird offers running until 31st March 2026.

You can download a brochure about sponsorship, including details of all benefits across the different sponsorship levels below.

“One of the greatest rewards of sponsorship has been gaining a wider insight into the new talent coming forward, while witnessing the next generation of built environment professionals grow and build their confidence.”

Buttress, Academy Sponsor

Make a donation

We’ve also launched an option to make a donation for those unable to reach full sponsorship. If you would like to donate a smaller amount, please do so below. We can add your name on this website to recognise your support.

commission a placed academy PARTNERSHIP

Looking for something more tailored? Have a scheme where you want to work with young people and deliver on your social value commitments? Or do you want to hear young people’s perspective on your projects? Partnership Academies range from a few days to an extended, comprehensive programme in a range of settings. Our PLACED Partnership Academies are completely tailored to your needs and budgets. Read more about how we can collaborate to deliver a Partnership Academy here.

“Being a Partner of the PLACED Academy allowed us to work with PLACED to enable young people to give us invaluable feedback for the Liverpool City Region Spatial Development Strategy. The insight we gained demonstrated the importance of Climate Change and Health to our younger population and will shape our policies. I wouldn’t hesitate in using the Academy again to gain this important perspective”.

Liverpool City Region, Academy Partner

HOW TO FIND OUT MORE?

To discuss Partner and Sponsor opportunities contact PLACED Director Jo Harrop on info@placed.org.uk.

See our Impact page to find out more about the impact our Academy programme has had.