Our aims and objectives, impact on the ground and how we operate as a federation of charities.
The main themes of our work and some of our most important initiatives.
Connect to our regional and local Groundwork Trusts.
What we can do for the wide range of people and organisations that we work with.
Find out the latest about how we're changing places and lives.
Campaigns and ways you can support our work.
Further your career or help us make a difference.
How to contact our team nationally and around the country
We believe that you need to understand a place before you can change it for the better. We assist organisations make informed decisions about their work, whether in a small neighbourhood or across the country. We use geographic information systems (GIS), to help people understand complex data about their area.
Our friendly team specialise in gathering and analysing data from a variety of sources and use GIS software to layer it onto custom-made digital maps. Our work has many uses including feasibility studies, community consultations, identifying disadvantaged communities, interpretive artwork and fundraising.
We also have expertise in:
We tailor every package to suit and as part of Groundwork, we are able to bring real-life experience of community development and environmental projects to the table, giving GIS a human side.
Google maps, sat-nav and 'find your nearest' locators are probably the best-known modern examples of GIS. We use the same kind of technology, but to a different brief.
For further information visit http://www.groundwork-gis.org.uk/
