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BLOG: Brendan Cassin’s Story: From Froghopper to Groundwork Leader
From Froghopper to Groundwork Leader: Brendan’s 25-Year Journey For Brendan Cassin, Groundwork was never just a place to work. It was a journey that began when he was a child, helping improve his local environment as a member of the original Froghoppers, Operation Groundwork’s junior friends of Groundwork (FROGs). More than four decades later, the…
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NEWS: Groundwork offers energy saving advice ahead of Energy Price cap hike
With energy bills set to rise again, Groundwork is encouraging households to take control of their energy bills to help stay warm and well. The latest increase comes after a 13% rise in average household energy bills in July. To help, Groundwork’s Green Doctors are offering free advice and support through the Stay Warm, Stay…
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BLOG: Friends of Groundwork – From 1982 to Today
By Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive “The project is concerned with you and your environment. To make it a success we need your ideas and your help – join the FROGs.” This was the exhortation to readers of the St Helens Star in 1982, the year in which ‘Operation Groundwork’ went from idea to…
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NEWS: Groundwork and Cadent Foundation celebrate Charity Partnership of the Year win at Third Sector Awards
Groundwork and the Cadent Foundation picked up the Charity Partnership of the Year award at the 2026 Third Sector Awards for their collective efforts to support households in England living in fuel poverty through the Stay Warm, Stay Well programme. The award recognises a partnership between two or more charities that has enabled the partners…
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BLOG: How to stay cool and well during a heatwave
With temperatures due to hit record highs later this week, Groundwork is reminding people to ‘beat the heat’ through simple energy saving tips. Climate change is already causing warmer temperatures in the UK yet 40% of adults say they’ve never seen information on how to protect themselves during a heatwave. Those most at risk, including…
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NEWS: Groundwork and Bupa Foundation Release Green Community Grants Impact Report 2025/26
Groundwork and the Bupa Foundation have published a report highlighting the community impact of the third round of Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants programme. From sensory gardens and forest schools to urban allotments and wellbeing initiatives, Green Community Grants have improved people’s health and local environment through transformative green space projects, allowing communities to thrive. The report celebrates…