Operating for more than 30 years, Groundwork North East and Cumbria is an environmental sustainable charity, with a mission to Create Better Places; Improve People’s Prospects; Promote Greener Lifestyles.  

We are dedicated to protecting the environment and fostering a future where people and the planet can thrive together. We aim to support communities across the region to achieve their full potential through pride and place no matter the challenges they face.  

As an organisation, we are proud to support so many individuals who join us through our projects, to create a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable environment. 

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Groundwork north east and cumbria, Steve Roberts Executive director
Groundwork north east and cumbria- quote from steve roberts saying In enviromental challenge groundwork is here to deliver practical solutions and demonstrate the art of the possible. I'm proud to serve an organisation that has the passion, empathy and ideas to make a future that is more inclusive now and better for future generations.

Our Six Thematic Areas

We prioritise our operational work under six key thematic areas and measure our achievements based on the difference we make to the lives of people, our impact on the environment and our contribution to UN Sustainable Development Goals. 


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