Upkeep is a charity that teaches people how to look after buildings.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn about their homes and how they work.

We promote good practice in the repair, maintenance and improvement of buildings through education and training.

Activities:
Our main resource is the Upkeep Exhibition, a permanent exhibition about buildings and how to look after them. The Exhibition is at the Building Centre in Central London and is a valuable learning facility.

Upkeep delivers a busy programme of training courses and seminars about buildings and building repairs and maintenance. All fees go back into delivering training and maintaining the Upkeep Exhibition.

Upkeep is a fully independent body. We offer impartial advice and information.

Status:
Upkeep is an educational charity (Registered Charity Number 277351) and a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England (No. 1409696).

We are governed by a Board of Trustees and a Governing Council.

Finances:
Like many charities, Upkeep has to charge fees for its services to make ends meet. We weclome support to help us continue to promote our important messages about good practice in construction and home maintenance.

Learning about Insulation at the Upkeep Exhibition

We believe good maintenance is a key component of environmental sustainability for buildings. At the Upkeep Exhibition visitors can see an example of a fully insulated loft with detailed guidance on loft and pipe insulation.