Have you ever wanted to hire an architect but didn't know where to start? Ask an Architect gives you that opportunity.

In exchange for a donation to our partner charities you will have an hour to discuss your ideas with an experienced, qualified architect, who will chat with you about how to proceed further with your dream project. While they will not provide you with a complete design, they can tell you if it might need planning permission, whether it would be advisable to engage an architect to carry out the work, whether you can do it yourself, or answer any other queries regarding the process of going from an idea to a completed building.

We have partnered with Homeless Heroes Aid , Article 25, and Crisis to raise money and tackle the housing crisis. Architects want to help but are often hampered by the needs of a project. Ask an Architect allows you and an architect to help each other in a way that also benefits those unable to afford their own home. Pursuing your dream project can now also make it possible for others to do the same.

To take part sign up to a time slot at our Eventbrite page (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/317050455447) and donate to our partner charities. JustGiving can't split donations automatically, so please try to split your donation as evenly as possible between the charities.We recommend a donation of around £50 - a consultation like this would likely cost you around £200 if you went directly to an architect, but this way you're also helping someone else.