Live Programmes

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 Tameside we’re nurturing strong relationships between young people and our youth workers to create a safe space for them to learn and grow.

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

We’re working with Onward Homes to deliver a range of events and activities that bring existing green space projects together to create a green neighbourhood network.

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.

We’re supporting nine people between the ages of 18-25 to get start careers in the green economy; delivering training, sourcing relevant work placements and providing on-going coaching and mentoring.

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.

We’re helping Greater Manchester residents understand the support and funding available to them and encouraging the uptake of domestic energy saving measures.

We deliver youth club provision in Crumpsall throughout over the next year we’ll be working with Sport England to encourage young people to try new sports.

We’re working with farmers and other landowners to develop water management plans which reduce phosphates reaching our water bodies.

We’re working with Rochdale Borough Council and H Bells & Sons on the development of Denehurst House in Rochdale to create new homes to veterans and a new community cafe.

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.

Operation RE:Org provides employment and skills support for military veterans living in Greater Manchester, ensuring a sustainable transition into civilian life.

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 Prince’s Trust Team programme is a nationally recognised personal development programme for 16-25 year olds delivered by Groundwork in Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.

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

Green Pioneers 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.

Brinnington Big Local is a group of committed volunteers who aspire to make their area an even better place to live. Groundwork support the community to make this happen, supervising the £1,000,000 awarded by the National Lottery in 2012.

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.

Green Start is a learning and employability programme delivered in prison aimed at helping offenders thrive post-release in the ‘green skills’ job market.

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 Warmer Homes Rochdale programme support residents with health conditions to improve the energy efficiency and conditions of their homes so they can stay healthy and well.

In Our Nature is a National Lottery Climate Action funded programme designed to support people across Manchester to take climate action at home and in their communities.

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

The Green Team is an apprenticeship scheme operating with Rochdale Borough Housing teaching landscaping skills to people who need support to get into employment.