A society where everyone
has the opportunity to shape our world.

Equity, Culture, and Community at the Heart of Design.

Beyond The Box CIC is a creative consultancy working across the built environment, arts, and social impact sectors. Our work blends co-design, storytelling, and strategic thinking to create spaces, programmes, and policies that reflect the communities they serve.

What We Do

Equity-Led Design

We design with—not just for—communities. Our equity-led approach ensures that those most affected by decisions have a seat at the table from the start. Through inclusive co-design processes, we collaborate with local people, architects, and organisations to shape spaces that reflect lived experience and dismantle barriers to access, voice, and ownership.

Cultural Placemaking

Places are defined by people, stories, and shared experiences. Through cultural mapping, participatory research, and narrative-led interventions, we celebrate local heritage while shaping inclusive futures. Our approach fosters identity, pride, and belonging—turning overlooked spaces into sites of connection, creativity, and care.

Programming & Creative Production

We design and deliver dynamic programmes that invite people to create, question, and connect. From pop-up events and exhibitions to long-form residencies and public workshops, we turn ideas into action. Our strength lies in collaboration—with artists, young people, and underrepresented voices—to produce work that resonates and inspires.

Strategic Consultancy & Thought Leadership

We work with mission-aligned partners to shift systems and shape better practice. Offering bespoke consultancy, impactful campaigns, and public insight reports, we support organisations to embed equity, purpose, and participation at their core. Our work advocates for structural change and platforms emerging talent to lead the way forward.

Fees with Impact

As a registered Community Interest Company, we are dedicated to re-investing our income back into the communities we serve.

By collaborating with Beyond the Box, you are investing in the next generation of diverse talent entering the creative sector, as we channel our fees into impactful projects.

By working with us, you will be:

  • Supporting a social enterprise that reinvests income into communities.

  • Helping to nurture and empower diverse talent in the creative sector.

  • Contributing to a sustainable and impactful approach to design and community development.

  • Partnering with a company dedicated to creating positive social change through design initiatives.

Contact us.

Whether you're looking to co-design a civic space, commission a community programme, or rethink your engagement strategy, we’re here to collaborate.

Who we work with

Organisations that meaningfully want to connect and discover with young people and communities.

Clients choose us – and we choose them – because of our brand principles and values.

  • "Working with Beyond the Box and the My Palace cohort of young Londoners has captured a wealth of creative insights, curious questioning and innovative design proposals for the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre redevelopment project. The redevelopment will secure a future for the facility for the next generation- which is why it’s so important that young people have a voice in the design and direction of the project. The unique engagement approach and careful research and observations undertaken by the cohort will contribute to a more equitable, more accessible centre and a better, more inclusive experience for all."

    Shona Scales - Programme Manager at The Greater London Authority

  • “Having worked alongside Neil, I’ve experienced first-hand how he designs and develops innovative, young person focused projects, built on the foundation of respect. He is emotionally invested in the cause and the people he is providing the service too, he builds lasting relationships with businesses and young people, connecting the two perfectly”.

    Dian Small - London Regional Director of the Royal Institute of British Architects

  • “The project exceeded my expectations. It was great to see the community centre being activated again. It was great to work in collaboration together, express my opinion and nice to be listened to and encouraged. It was good to have autonomy within the group especially when leading and designing The Green Festival!”

    Jatinder Grewwal, Community Champion

  • “Being part of LBC helped me explore certain creative aspects such as podcasting and hosting. I got to know people who live in the community which was great for personal development through gaining an understanding of people.”

    KHADIJA - BROADWATER FARM – LOST BLOCKS COLLECTIVE

  • “Beyond the Box truly lives up to its name. In a time when a diversity of perspectives, voices and experiences are essential to driving change in the world around us, Beyond the Box are the people to help. Professional, informed, insightful, and most of all, really lovely to work with. “

    VICTORIA FIRTH - GREY-LEMON

  • Beyond The Box is an extraordinary organisation that does a wonderful job of working on co-design with communities and architects. Beyond The Box has spent the last 4 months equipping Convent Way Champions with valuable skills and experience that will be fundamental in bringing the Convent Way community together and continue in the future with the regeneration we are due to have. Thanks for all the help and guidance!

    Mirat Khamuis, Designer & Maker Week Participant Community Champion