Through his organisation, upCYCLE LDN, Philip has built a hub where young people fix bikes, learn skills and feel part of a community. But many still lack spaces that reflect their identities or give them room to belong and imagine brighter futures. To mark the opening of their new Hub, Philip is hosting a Books & Beats night. A relaxed mix of music, conversation and storytelling with local authors and young voices. With $500, the youth will curate the library’s first collection themselves: books by Black British and diaspora writers, poets and graphic novelists exploring creativity, confidence, culture and joy. The library will be more than books - it will be a welcoming doorway into the Hub’s wider world of bike repair, mentoring and creative workshops.