At Groundwork East we recognise that we are rarely working in a location that no one has worked before. Engaging with all stakeholders enables us to build sustainable solutions that respond to local need, build on what already exists, put the right tools in the community’s hands, and address multiple issues with the same investment.

In order to deliver our mission, to create a fair and green future in which people, places and nature thrive, we work closely with local and national partners and funders.

We want to build relationships with partners and funders that have measurable economic, social and environmental impact – for partners, funders, the community and the environment. In 2022-23 we achieved the following social value benefits:

Social Benefits

224 community organisations supported

881 volunteers actively involved

181,400m2 of land improved


Economic Benefits

469 SMEs supported through our work

74 formal qualifications gained by individuals

1,571 young people supported to learn and achieve


Environmental Benefits

6,945,899 Kg CO2e potential carbon savings identified in businesses          

1,380 trees planted

987 people helped to reduce domestic energy use, water use and waste sent to landfill

Many of our partners work with us to build a portfolio of activity that helps them achieve multiple benefits:

  • Connect to local communities
  • Inspire and motivate your staff
  • Involve your customers – through cause related marketing and social media campaigns
  • Leave a lasting and tangible legacy in communities right across the UK
  • Increase brand awareness
  • Enhance your sustainability credentials
We have worked with many incredible partners over the years delivering projects of all scales across the East of England, (and nationally as Groundwork UK)

If you would like to talk to us about how we can help each other achieve even more, please contact us!