TALENT IS
EVERYWHERE.
OPPORTUNITY ISN'T.
We built The Boury Academy to change that.
IT STARTED WITH 40
YOUNG PEOPLE
The Boury Academy began in Lambeth after seeing young people excluded from performing arts training by cost, access and representation. We wanted to create a different story and a place where every young person could belong, be ambitious and discover what they are capable of.
2017
TODAY
THE DOORS OPENED
1,200 YOUNG PEOPLE
EACH WEEK
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE HERE
A PLACE TO BELONG
Greater confidence, better wellbeing, trusted relationships and a strong sense of community. A place where young people can be themselves.
A PATHWAY FORWARD
Ambitious training, performance opportunities, pathways to drama school and professional work for those who want to pursue it.
BOTH JOURNEYS MATTER.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
ACCESS SHOULD
NOT DEPEND ON
INCOME.
YOUNG PEOPLE NEED
PLACES WHERE THEY
FEEL SAFE.
REPRESENTATION
CHANGES WHAT
FEELS POSSIBLE
EXCELLENCE AND
INCLUSION BELONG
TOGETHER.
YOU CAN'T BE
WHAT YOU CAN'T
SEE.
3,500
YOUNG PEOPLE
SUPPORTED EACH YEAR
993
FREE ONE-TO-ONE MENTAL
HEALTH SESSIONS
LAST YEAR
OPEN 7
DAYS
6
10,000
PROFESSIONAL
STUDIOS
A WEEK
TOTAL AUDIENCE REACH
PER YEAR
Real people. Real opportunities. A stronger, more connected South London
ONE ORGANISATION. MORE WAYS IN.
Everything connects back to creating access, wellbeing and belonging,
helping young people grow in confidence and discover what they are capable of.
THE ACADEMY
Classes, training and creative opportunities for young people aged 4-21
SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY
Bringing Boury into schools and local communities across Lambeth and beyond
Affordable, professional spaces for hire in the heart of South London.
Supporting young people and adults into professional work.
RECOGNISED FOR THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE
Our work is proudly recognised by leading organisations across the arts, education and community sectors.
Lambeth Civic Award for Arts
and Culture 2026
Top 100 Women in Social Enterprise - NATWEST - 2025 / 2024 / 2023
Lambeth Future Connected
Award 2024
Diversity and Inclusion
Champion Winners at the Whatson4kids Awards 2025
Highly Commended for Most Loved
Not For Profit Group
Top 100 UK Social Enterprise - NATWEST - 2025 / 2024
/ 2023 / 2022
Room for Young People
Award