Live Programmes

Thanks to funding from Bupa UK, we will be delivering Wellies in the Woods, an 8 week outdoor activity programme for families with children aged 5 and under to explore local wildlife and get creative with nature together.

We’re working with a group of young women aged 11-18 to facilitate a girl only youth group in Stockport, supporting them to learn vital skills for the future and develop their confidence.

In partnership with Tameside Council, TfGM and local community organisations, we will be delivering six Cycle Sunday events on Rayner Lane in Ashton under-Lyne, bringing the new cycle way in the area to life.

Thanks to funding from Tameside Borough Council, we’ll be working with two communities in Tameside to bring their alleyways to life, turning them into unique, welcoming spaces for local people to enjoy.

We’re working with Rochdale’s Care team to support 20 young people with their personal growth and development, leading into employment, education or training.

Connect Tameside will engage young people aged 16+ in hands on, practical green skills within their local environment, to build confidence and self-esteem whilst boosting wellbeing and motivation to learn. 

Young people in Cheetham Hill have co-created a programme of activity that Groundwork’s Youth Workers will be delivering which includes a youth club, 1-2-1 coaching and social action projects.

We’re helping communities in Rochdale prepare for, respond to, and recover from flooding, heat waves and other climate related emergencies.

We’re working with Oldham Council to engage and connect the allotment community in Oldham so that allotments can continue to contribute to a thriving, nature rich urban environment.

Thanks to funding from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund we’re working with Oldham Council to enhance two streets in Oldham town centre and deliver a programme of events which highlight the benefits of urban nature.

We’re working in partnership with Stockport Council’s SK Horizon’s team to support 20 young people from Stockport to identify and remove barriers to progression.

Our team will be running weekly sessions for young people local to Tameside, supporting them to connect with their communities and improve their skills and wellbeing.

Our team will be running weekly sessions for 11-18 year olds, starting at our Tameside office site and leading onto greening projects around Hattersley.

We’re working with Friends of the Earth to create more green spaces in Belle Vue and West Gorton, with the help of our new Postcode Gardener.

Rag Revival educates residents about the impact of textile overconsumption and teaches valuable skills which help people live more sustainably.

We’re providing a bespoke styling service and employment advice for those furthest from the employment market as part of the Stockport Social Supermarket Programme.

The Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund aims to develop a revenue or investment-ready model focused on environmental improvement on farm land within the Upper Irwell catchment area.

We’re engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders to develop and test models that align financial incentives with sustainable land management.

We’re working with the local community in Stockport to enhance green spaces across the town centre and connect more people with nature.

We’re working with Cadent Foundation to provide the necessary experience, knowledge and qualifications needed to become a Green Doctor.

In partnership with Pennine Care, we’re delivering our Green Social Prescribing programme to residents in Brinnington who have severe mental health issues.

The Medlock Valley programme will deliver a number of habitat improvements which will halt and reverse the decline in species abundance by preserving and restoring vital habitats.

Groundwork have been commissioned by United Utilities to survey Schools, leisure centres and community buildings to check whether they were using more water than they needed to and provide a helping hand if so.

The Manchester Climate Change Youth Board aims to give the young people of Manchester an equal voice in decision making on climate change policy, we’ll be supporting them with their development.

We’re working in areas of Stockport and Tameside to engage and support economically inactive residents who are not currently accessing the support they need to make positive progressions towards their goals and aspirations.

The SAFE Task Force is a government program targeted at young people at risk of being drawn into Serious Youth Violence.

Our qualified and experienced youth workers arrange regular youth club nights and deliver positive activities in neighbourhoods across Manchester.

A programme funded by the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to support, train and prepare people furthest from the job market to pursue their dreams to gain skills and employment.

We are the nominated host organisation for the Irwell catchment, where partners join forces, united by the catchment based approach, to improve water quality and reduce flood risk.

The Team programme is a nationally recognised personal development programme for 16-25 year olds delivered in partnership with The King’s Trust in Rochdale and Tameside.

We working with Rochdale based charity Turning Point to provide employment support to people affected by drugs and alcohol.

The Pioneers Project supports young people aged 14-17 to develop their ideas for community green space projects that challenge local attitudes towards the environment.

Achievement Coaching is designed for any young person who needs support to reach their potential.

This initiative aims to support young women aged 11 to 17 in Brinnington. Green Guardians is a 12-week programme designed to enhance their mental and physical well-being through nature-based practical activities.

This programme provides Climate Change training to youth workers in Manchester, enabling them to deliver Climate Change focused social action projects to young people across the city.

Working Wardrobe is a personal styling service which gives people the outfit and confidence they need to get the job that they deserve.

Love Your River Irk is working with the Mersey Rivers Trust to connect local communities with the River Irk, allowing more people to access and enjoy the water environment.

Groundwork is one of several charity organisations helping to deliver the Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund; providing small and large grants to communities who seek to improve or create local green spaces.

The Energyworks Green Doctors provide energy efficiency advice to people across the city region, helping vulnerable households save money and stay warm and well.