The Young Founders Market
A family market day in Twickenham, where children sell products they have made. Food, drinks, face painting, arts and crafts, games, and a relaxed afternoon for the whole family. Free entry.
Next market
The market is on today, 12:00 to 3:00 pm.
Saturday 12 December, 12:00 to 3:00 pm
The day
Young Founders Market.
A PROPER AFTERNOON OUT
Food and drinks from local vendors. Face painting. Arts and crafts. Games for younger children and older ones. Bring the whole family and take your time. Free entry, no booking needed.
THE CHILDREN'S MARKET
At the centre of it all, Young Founders House children will be running their own stalls, selling products they have designed, costed, and built themselves over the past term, each one funded by a startup loan from their parents. Through the club they learn how money actually works: how salaries and tax work, what banks do, how loans and interest work, and what it means to save and invest. The market is where they put it into practice, running a real stall with real money. This is what the programme has been leading to. Come and see what they have made.
SELL AT THE MARKET
We have three stalls available for children outside Young Founders House. Open to ages 7 to 14. Stalls are £25 each and allocated by application only. Your child will need a clear product idea to apply. We confirm every application within two working days.
DRAGON'S DEN CORNER
If your child has a business idea but nothing to sell yet, bring them along. Our Dragon's Den corner gives them five minutes to pitch their idea to a friendly panel and hear real feedback. No preparation needed. Just a conversation about what they would like to build, and a possible route into the next market.
Reviews
What parents say
Our daughter is so excited to come to the "Rise to Lead" class every week. After a term of regular classes, she learnt a lot of presentation techniques, which she applied at the final showcase for parents. Orgesa is incredibly warm, passionate and very good with kids. She is a rare combination of a talented teacher and someone who runs a well-organised business. We are very happy we found this class!
Rise to Lead is my daughter's favourite club (and mine too!). Orgesa does such a brilliant job of getting the kids excited about public speaking and debate. Orgesa's passion for this really comes through and she goes above and beyond to deliver something truly exceptional for the kids. Feel very lucky we have this on our doorstep!
My child has absolutely loved both Rise to Lead and Young Founders House. The sessions are engaging, well organised, and teach skills that aren't usually covered in school, like confidence, communication, problem-solving and entrepreneurship. You can really see the passion and care that goes into every session, and it's been wonderful watching my child's confidence grow. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Configur Academy to other parents.
Young Founders House has been a great experience for Georgie. It introduced her to completely new concepts, and she loved learning how money works and how to turn investments into profits. A wonderful, unexpected bonus was seeing her teamwork and friendships grow. Georgie took part in two markets this term and made over £100 after costs, she was thrilled to see her hard work pay off.
We have been absolutely delighted with Rise to Lead and the positive impact it has had on our daughter. It has been amazing to see her confidence, communication and leadership skills grow. The sessions are engaging, fun and thoughtfully designed, and she genuinely looks forward to each one. Orgesa is a wonderful teacher who creates such a positive and encouraging environment.
My daughter really enjoyed and engaged in these public speaking sessions. She has grown in confidence and was able to deliver an engaging presentation at the end of term. Orgesa and the team are super friendly and my daughter always came out of her sessions smiling!
We've loved watching our child grow through Configur Academy - learning to speak up with confidence and picking up financial know-how so early is such an unique experience! Thank you for giving them skills that will help shape their future!
My daughter absolutely loves the 'Rise to Lead' after-school club, and it has helped her so much with her confidence in speaking. I highly recommend it!
My kids have really enjoyed Orgesa's classes! They learned so much. Highly recommend!
Our kids genuinely look forward to these sessions every week; the teacher is wonderfully passionate and the location couldn't be better
We loved seeing how happy all the children were in your class and how confidently they spoke, laughed, and interacted together. It was such a wonderful experience for my daughter and for us as parents.
I highly recommend Young Founders Club. It's a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about business, develop creative ideas and gain practical skills! The program helps build confidence and turn ideas into reality.
My daughter was very nervous about speaking in front of others, even in a small group. Since joining the club, I've noticed such a lovely change in her. She is speaking more clearly, joining in more, and she seems much more comfortable sharing her ideas. It has been really nice to see her confidence grow in a gentle, natural way.
A really lovely club that helps children build confidence, speak more clearly and believe in themselves a bit more each week.
I love how practical the Young Founders House club is. The children were not just sitting and being told about money or business. They were thinking, planning, making decisions and learning by doing. My child really enjoyed it, and I could see how proud she was of what she had created.
The children's market was brilliant. It gave the children a real chance to sell, speak to people, manage money and feel proud of themselves.
Questions parents ask
What is it?
A real market run by children, held 4 times a year, one each season, trading 12 to 3pm at Patch in Twickenham. Young founders sell what they have made or chosen, to real customers, and keep their profit.
When are the markets?
September, December, March and June, with each date announced ahead on this page and in the newsletter.
Can my child have a stall without being in the club?
Yes. Any child can apply for a stall for £25 through the market page. Club members trade free at every market.
What does my child need to bring?
Their products, a float of change, and a sign. There is help with pricing beforehand, and a free profit calculator at money.configuracademy.com for working out the day's takings afterwards.
Do I stay with my child?
Yes, a parent or carer stays and supervises throughout. It is a firm rule with no exceptions.
What time should we arrive?
Arrive by 11:30 to set up, trading runs 12 to 3pm, and children are usually packed away by 3:30.
Upcoming market dates
Every market runs 12:00 to 3:00 pm, with setup from 11:30 am, at Patch, 42 York Street, Twickenham TW1 3LJ. Free entry.
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Sunday 13 September 2026
The Young Founders Harvest Market
12:00 to 3:00 pm
The first market of the new school year. Live music, hot drinks, and the founders back behind their stalls with everything they have been making over the summer. A good Sunday out at the start of term.
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Saturday 12 December 2026
The Young Founders Christmas Market
12:00 to 3:00 pm
Carols, hot chocolate and a visit from Father Christmas. Every stall is stocked with things the children have made and priced themselves, so this year the presents come with a story. Bring your list.
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Sunday 14 March 2027
The Young Founders Spring Fair
12:00 to 3:00 pm
2 weeks before Easter. An egg hunt for younger brothers and sisters, and the founders' new spring lines on the stalls. Everyone welcome.
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Sunday 13 June 2027
The Young Founders Summer Fête
12:00 to 3:00 pm
The last market of the school year. Games, ice cream and bunting, and the founders selling right down to the last item before the summer break.
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