About Us
Groundwork East is a community and environmental charity working across the East of England to change places and lives. We are proud to have been championing practical community action that benefits the natural world since 1985, running programmes to transform unloved green spaces, get people outside enjoying the natural world and supporting businesses to reduce their environmental impact.
We are part of the Groundwork federation, a long-established network of independent Groundwork Trusts working across the UK.
The Groundwork movement was born during a time of great challenge, as communities faced job losses due to industrial decline throughout the 1970s and 80s. Many of those same challenges persist today, but we remain committed to working hard for change on a local level.
Since 1985, our approach has always been rooted in close partnerships with communities, funders, and local stakeholders. Collaboration has been at the heart of our mission, and we continue to believe that we are stronger when we work together. We are proud to be part of a wider federation that shares our dedication to driving change and creating lasting impact.
Our People
Meet our Leadership Team and Trustees
Our Policies
Find out how we practice what we preach
Our Impact
Our impact in the local area.
We believe in environmental and social value rooted in local communities
We work with partners to develop bespoke social and environmental value activity aligned with local priorities, contract commitments, KPIs and relevant TOMS.
We bring together:
Environmental Expertise
Practical experience in sustainability, biodiversity, climate resilience, energy, water and green infrastructure.
Local Knowledge
Strong relationships with communities, local organisations and delivery partners.
Skills and employment support
Programmes that build confidence, skills and routes into work, training and volunteering.
Partnership delivery
Decades of experience developing and delivering programmes across sectors and local supply chains.
