Groundwork
Groundwork
Groundwork

Groundwork

Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.

We support local communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience as this is vital if we are to tackle hardship, achieve a just transition to net-zero and help nature recover in a way that reduces inequality and leads to better work and healthier, happier lives. 


Charity registration number 291558

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Groundwork Trusts are supporting communities and creating a green future across the UK.

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

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The change we deliver

We work with people who are facing multiple challenges and in places that are lacking social infrastructure and economic opportunities.  Many of the places we prioritise are also increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events.

We have four decades’ experience of building partnerships to address these challenges in three connected ways.

We help people create better places…

By making communities greener, healthier and better prepared for the future and enabling people to work together to bring about change in their local area.

We help people improve their prospects…

By increasing confidence, skills, wellbeing and employability and helping those out of work find jobs in the green economy.

We help people protect the planet…

By supporting people and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, cut waste and take practical action to combat the climate and nature emergencies.

News updates

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  • NEWS: Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board 2024 set plans in motion for the year ahead

    NEWS: Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board 2024 set plans in motion for the year ahead

    Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) class of 2024 convened for their first meeting to talk through their ambitious and exciting plans for the year ahead. The group – made up of 18 people aged 16-24 – were recruited to the YAB in January 2024, and is made up of young people from all walks of…

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  • NEWS: New ‘Get Energy Help’ Resource Hub Provides Support Amidst Energy Crisis

    NEWS: New ‘Get Energy Help’ Resource Hub Provides Support Amidst Energy Crisis

    Groundwork’s Get Energy Help website supports people to become more energy efficient at home. Designed to help people save energy, stay warm, and reduce bills, its resource hub offers cost-effective, habit-changing guidance and support to those in need. Groundwork has developed a section of their website, getenergyhelp.org.uk, to offer clear, simple advice on different ways to save energy,…

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  • NEWS: ‘The energy crisis is far from over’ – Groundwork releases the results of Green Doctor survey

    NEWS: ‘The energy crisis is far from over’ – Groundwork releases the results of Green Doctor survey

    Groundwork has released the results of their annual survey of Green Doctors – energy efficiency advisers working for the charity – which paints a troubling picture of the realities for people trapped in fuel poverty across the UK. Key findings include: One Green Doctor commented: “We’re seeing people choosing between which bills to pay and…

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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.

Our impact

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7,102

Community organisations supported

£90m

Invested in communities

203,905

Hours of volunteering mobilised

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