Groundwork Five Counties

Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.

We support local communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience as this is vital if we are to tackle hardship, achieve a just transition to net-zero and help nature recover in a way that reduces inequality and leads to better work and healthier, happier lives.

Upcoming events

Blocks of 8 sessions, choose your preferred date (Tuesday or Friday) in Swadlincote:

Wellies in the Woods in Oversetts Community Woods (for pre-school aged children)

14th – 29th September around Amber Valley (Derbyshire):

Autumn Footprints walking festival with 16 FREE guided walks for all ages and abilities

Find out more about each activity and book:

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Group of adults and young children sitting on black tarp in outdoor setting with paper masks.

Groundwork is on a green mission

We help people improve their lives and their communities by providing sustainable solutions.
We support people to protect and improve their local green spaces so that all lives flourish.
We develop a pathway of opportunities to help people into green jobs and volunteering.
By improving energy efficiency, we support well-being and save people money. In all kinds of ways, through our unique green offer Groundwork Five Counties empowers local communities to live more sustainable lives by being better guardians of our planet.

Featured Projects

Connect with nature

Being in green spaces has been shown to have positive impacts on the mental health and well-being of people of all ages.

We offer guided nature walks, children’s play sessions, and much more to help people connect with the local green spaces around them.

Connect with Nature

Green Doctor

Green Doctors are trained energy efficiency experts who provide residents with advice and support in their own homes, over the phone, or through workshop events.

We offer free, impartial advice to help people to take control of their bills, save energy, and access other support.

Green Doctor

Corporate Support

From major partnerships to one-off employee volunteering events, we work flexibly with businesses to help them attain sustainability goals or give back to the community.

We can help your business make a major impact that your colleagues and customers will be proud of!

Corporate Responsibility