Funders and Partners
At Groundwork East, we recognise that we are rarely working in places without history, relationships or existing activity. By working closely with local stakeholders, we build sustainable solutions that respond to genuine local need, build on what is already working, equip communities with the right tools, and maximise impact by addressing multiple issues through the same investment.
To deliver our mission of creating a fair and green future in which people, places and nature thrive, we collaborate with local and national organisations, funders and communities, ensuring our work is partnership-led, grounded and long-lasting.
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 2024/25 we achieved the following social value benefits:
Social Benefits
979 organisations supported
426 volunteers actively involved
16,650m2 of land improved
Economic Benefits
479 SMEs supported through our work
85 formal qualifications gained by individuals
831 young people supported to learn and achieve
Environmental Benefits
12,425,389 Kg CO2e potential carbon savings identified in businesses
52 trees planted
1,111 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:
- Address a local issue and connect with your community
- Upskill your workforce or community with carbon or water literacy training
- Reduce resource use
- Transfer an outdoor space, improving physical and mental health for residents
- Improve a local environment
- Enhance your sustainability credentials and support social value ambitions
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the many incredible partners and funders we have worked alongside over the years, delivering projects of all scales across the East of England, and nationally through Groundwork UK
Want to know more?
Whether you’re looking for a new job, to partner with us to deliver a project, have an enthusiastic team of employees ready to get stuck into fundraising or are interested in corporate volunteering, we have plenty of opportunities.