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Energy Advice Hub Helps Families Cut Household Bills
Blackpool is home to something remarkable — a pioneering community hub, providing free, independent energy advice and helping local residents make sense of the technologies that could save them money for years to come. Located inside Palatine Library, the Eco Hub is unlike anything else in the North West. Residents can simply walk in, see…
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We Don’t Have A Talent Shortage – We Have An Opportunity Shortage
As the UK employment landscape continues to shift, Groundwork’s Deputy Director of Employment and Skills, Jon Matthews, believes that the problem isn’t a lack of talent; it’s a system that fails to see it. As he begins his new role at Groundwork CLM, he believes that we need to stop designing services for people and…
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From Part-Time Jobs to Parliament: Luke’s Green Career Journey
A year ago, Luke was working two jobs, in a hotel kitchen and at the theatre—busy, but unsure where it was all leading. Recently, he spoke in the House of Commons about the future of green jobs and why investing in young people matters. I am really grateful for the opportunities and support that Groundwork…
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10 years, £20 million, and one big opportunity: Let’s get Pride in Place right.
There is quite a buzz in the community sector right now as local placemakers grapple with the opportunity offered by the Government’s flagship Pride in Place programme. We’ve got a once-in-a-generation chance to transform our neighbourhoods, backed by around £5 billion of investment over 10 years. This funding will provide up to £20 million for nearly 250 UK communities, focusing on restoring local pride,…
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Investing In The Future of Lancashire
Our mission is all about ‘Changing Places and Changing Lives’ and there’s no better way to do that than by helping our local young people find their path! Lancashire Skills Pledge We’re so proud to have been part of the Lancashire Skills Pledge since the very start. For the last 6 years, our Director of…
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A Shed-Load of Talent
A brand-new Community Shed has been launched at the No.7 Bottle Shop, Cannington Shaw, St Helens.This project is delivered in partnership with Groundwork in Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside. Its aim is to provide a welcoming, active space where local residents can meet, share skills and restore a piece of our town’s identity. More Than Just…
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Overcoming Loneliness and High Energy Bills: Sheila’s Story
At Groundwork, we believe nobody should have to sit in a cold house or feel like they have no one to talk to. Life in Blackpool became very difficult for 84-year-old Sheila after her husband passed away. Because she was living on a small pension, she was worried she couldn’t afford her heating bills. To…
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Double Gold Success At RHS Awards
We were delighted to celebrate double gold success for two of our community growing projects at the recent RHS North West In Bloom Awards. Both Grow Speke in South Liverpool and Grow Blackpool received the prestigious 5-star ‘Outstanding’ award at the RHS North West In Bloom Awards! Grow Blackpool was also named Best Community Garden…
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How a Simple Cuppa Changed Colin’s Life and Transformed a Community Garden
For eight years, local resident Colin Hughes would walk past the gates of the newly opened Grow Speke community garden. He desperately wanted to get involved, but decades of unemployment had stripped him of his confidence. Despite a lifetime of skills—from joinery and cooking to gardening—he genuinely questioned if he had anything left to offer.…
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Jabuisa’s Journey to a Brighter Future
A young man’s life took a dramatic turn after Groundwork’s Roots To Wellbeing course not only helped him find a new direction but also rebuilt his confidence and self-esteem. Jabuisa moved to Tyldesley in Greater Manchester from down south, for personal reasons. Known as JB to his friends, he went from having a full-time job…
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NEWS – Groundwork Launches ISEP Pathways to Net Zero Training
Groundwork is thrilled to announce the launch of its expert-led, in-person ISEP Pathways to Net Zero training, specially crafted to empower organisational leaders and managers with accredited sustainability strategies that effectively drive Net Zero ambitions. Groundwork’s sustainability consultants will be delivering the two-day accredited ISEP Pathways to Net Zero course in-person in three UK location…
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How One Course Changed Two People’s Lives
A free course, two strangers and one life-changing friendship. Find out how the Roots to Wellbeing course brought Eric and Andrew together. Andrew (on the left) and Eric (pictured right) lived just a few miles apart from each other in Atherton and Leigh, but had never met. As they approached retirement age, they were both…