2007

Build A School was formed in 2007 with a focus on building classroom blocks in Malawi. The team has grown and continued to work with partners to fund school buildings in both Malawi and India.

2008

The trustees helped drive the charity’s vision in sustainable education and Build A School has grown it’s team of technical advisers and volunteer fundraisers. Build A School partnered the Department for International Development to build an urban project in Lilongwe. Build A School also partnered HSBC in a school build project in Vizag, India. In December a fundraising office was opened in Brighton, East Sussex.

2009

Build A School opened two fair trade shops to provide a sustainable platform for the charity. In April a main office was established in Canterbury, Kent.

2010

Build A School formed a partnership with Southminster, Pittsburg to construct a project at St. Andrews, Mulanje, Malawi.  This is a huge venture that will bring vital education to this area in the south of the country.

Build A School has commenced construction of the Tickbird Visitor Centre in Lilongwe and has established new fair trade products for the surrounding community.  The Centre will provide education on sustainability and fair trade and help showcase these new fair trade products to local people. 

2010 saw Ann Page join the team as the UK Coordinator for Build A School.  Her main roles are fundraising, preventing Luke from constantly distracting himself (and others!) and supplying office cake and jelly tots.

A third Shared Earth fair trade shop was opened in Maidstone, Kent.  This fair trade business helps support the charity. 

Confirmation that we have received funding for another double block classroom in Malawi.  Location tba, watch this space!