GROUNDWORK

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.

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Find out how we’re changing places and lives in your area.

Changing places, changing lives

We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.

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"I’m not going to stop, even if it gets hard. I know if I put my mind to it I can do whatever I want to.”

- Dan, trainee on Groundwork's Green Team employment project

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“We only have one Earth. If we don’t look after it then who will?”

- Tamanna, Groundwork young ambassador

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“They always ask me: when are you coming back, because we need you. It’s a positive to me that I’m a part of the team.”

- Tom, Groundwork volunteer

Local action, global impact

As the UK prepares to lead the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 26, in Glasgow this November, we are committed to shining a light on the incredible community climate action taking place in our towns and cities and to put local people at the heart of a global conversation.

Community Climate Action

Putting local people at the heart of a global conversation about the climate and nature emergency.

Green Jobs

Groundwork is supporting people from all backgrounds into green jobs.

Landscapes and Nature

Greening towns and cities is a vital part of helping nature recover.

News updates

NEWS: Groundwork receives Co-op Foundation grant to empower young people to improve community green spaces

Green Leaders offers young people the opportunity to design and create campaigns that improve the local environment

NEWS: Report finds severe inequalities in access to parks and greenspaces in communities across the UK

A new report released today highlights the growing gap that exists in society when it comes to accessing parks and green spaces and calls for more action to ensure those who need it most can benefit from a green recovery.

BLOG: Lockdown had ‘little-to-no’ Effect on Global Temperatures

Climate Action Lead explain why lockdown has had 'little-to-no' effect on global temperatures and how we can stay engaged in-midst the crisis

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Whether you're looking for a grant to turn your community project into a reality, want to partner with us to change lives or simply want to give a few hours a week to a cause that benefits your community, Groundwork can help you do something special.

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Our impact

We help people to carry out thousands of projects each year. Tackling climate change. Helping people out of fuel poverty. Bringing out the best in young people by helping them to improve their local area. Building stronger communities by improving green space. Getting people back into work and creating green jobs. Last year alone we:

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Groundwork near me

Changing places, changing lives

Watch Dan's Story

Watch Tamanna's Story

Watch Tom's Story

Local action, global impact

Community Climate Action

Green Jobs

Landscapes and Nature

News updates

NEWS: Groundwork receives Co-op Foundation grant to empower young people to improve community green spaces

NEWS: Report finds severe inequalities in access to parks and greenspaces in communities across the UK

BLOG: Lockdown had ‘little-to-no’ Effect on Global Temperatures

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Our impact

Invested
£96 million
into communities

Supported
9,000
community organisations

Unlocked
50,000
days of social action

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