Latest News & Blogs
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NEWS – Community Comes Together for Wellbeing Fun Day at Stoneyfield Park
Residents enjoyed a day of outdoor activities, health advice and community connection at a Community Fun Day held in Stoneyfield Park in Rochdale on the 19th August 2026. The event was organised by Groundwork alongside local volunteers from the Stoneyfield Park Friends Group, bringing together a range of organisations and activities focused on wellbeing, sustainability…
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NEWS – Groundwork GM receive Carbon Literacy Platinum Award
Groundwork Greater Manchester was recognised as a Platinum Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) at the Carbon Literate Organisation Awards, held on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at Sister in Manchester city centre. The event celebrated 101 organisations that achieved CLO accreditation, with just two organisations awarded the prestigious Platinum status. Executive Director, Deborah Murray and Venetia Knight,…
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NEWS – Planter Giveaway at West Gorton Park
Residents of West Gorton came together for a day of community spirit, creativity and environmental action at a Family Fun Day and Planter Giveaway held at West Gorton Park on the 13th of August 2026. The event was organised by Groundwork Greater Manchester as part of the Postcode Gardener project, which is funded by Friends…
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NEWS – Introducing our Urban Greening Guide
Groundwork’s Urban Greening Guide is a practical tool for community groups, organisations and residents looking to create greener and more climate-resilient spaces. Inside you’ll find information about features such as rain gardens, water butts, pollinator planting and sustainable drainage – simple greening measures that make a big difference when they become standard features in our…
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BLOG – Why Employers Must Open the Door to Work Experience
Creating opportunities for young people to gain practical experience in the workplace isn’t just a responsibility for government, education providers or employment support services. All employers have a role to play in helping people take their first steps into the workplace. With nearly one million young people in the UK currently unemployed and competition for…
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NEWS – Wild About Edgeley: Creating a Greener, More Vibrant Neighbourhood
Groundwork Greater Manchester has been awarded £24,999 from Stockport Council’s Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant (EDRFG) to deliver a community-led neighbourhood greening project that will enhance public spaces in Edgeley. Wild About Edgeley will bring together young people, residents, businesses and volunteers to create greener, more biodiverse spaces which also strengthen community pride. The…
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BLOG – Roots to Employment: Growing Opportunities Through Place-Based Support in Tameside
What does it take to help someone furthest from the job market move into sustainable employment? For Groundwork, the answer goes far beyond CV workshops and interview preparation. It starts with a people-first approach, knowing and working with a community and a long-term commitment to a place. For more than 40 years, Groundwork has worked alongside…
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NEWS – Groundwork Appointed as BID Managing Agent at Stakehill Industrial Estate
Businesses across Stakehill Industrial Estate in Rochdale have voted to secure a second term for the Stakehill Business Improvement District (BID). The new five-year term launched on 1 July 2026, bringing the total investment secured by the Stakehill BID Company to £1.7 million. Through the BID, businesses continue to invest collectively in initiatives that enhance…
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NEWS – Stockport wildlife mural unveiled in overhead artwork
Some of Stockport’s most precious birds and insects have been featured in a new mural, which has been commissioned by Groundwork Greater Manchester. The underside of the bridge on Great Underbank, outside Merseyway Shopping Centre, has been transformed in to a ‘daytime to nighttime’ scene featuring some of Stockport’s most unusual and rare species that…
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BLOG – Groundwork and Pride in Place: Growing Stronger Communities
Introduction The Pride in Place vision to strengthen communities and revitalise public spaces very much matches Groundwork’s mission. For more than 30 years, Groundwork has worked to create a greener, fairer, and stronger Greater Manchester, with a particular focus on communities experiencing the greatest disadvantage. This long-standing experience positions Groundwork as a strong partner for…
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NEWS – Trustee Opportunity – Education, Training & Safeguarding
We’re currently seeking a new Trustee with expertise in education, training and inclusive learning to help shape the future of our organisation and the communities we serve across Greater Manchester. This is an exciting time to join us. We are in the final stages of refreshing our strategy through to 2035, positioning Groundwork to play…
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NEWS – Greater Manchester Nature Network Grant Now Open
Charitable and third sector organisations across Greater Manchester are invited to apply for the new Greater Manchester Nature Network Grant, a small grants programme designed to support delivery of the Greater Manchester Local Nature Recovery Strategy. The fund offers grants of up to £30,000 for projects that create and enhance wildlife-rich habitats, helping to strengthen…