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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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A Summer Festival of Sunshine, Smiles and St Helens Heritage
The historic No. 7 Bottle Shop at Cannington Shaw was a hub of activity at the weekend, as families, local heritage enthusiasts and curious newcomers flocked to a free Summer Festival. Bathed in sunshine,…