Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical community action on poverty and the environment across the UK.

We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.


There are two Groundwork Tusts in the East Midlands: Groundwork Five Counties and Groundwork Northamptonshire.

Groundwork UK also delivers national programmes, partnerships and grants across the region.

Two girls petting tortoise at Green Patch project

Groundwork Northamptonshire

Groundwork Northamptonshire works across Northamptonshire.

Groundwork Five Counties

Groundwork Five Counties works across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Rutland and Leicestershire.

Across the East Midlands

Programmes, partnerships and grants are also delivered region-wide by Groundwork UK.