Northern Network
Duration: September 2022 – July 2027
Background
The Northern Network is a radical new movement connecting green community spaces across the North of England.
Shared green spaces, such as community farms, parks, fields, and allotments bring people together, enhance prospects and improve health and wellbeing.
What we’re doing
Groundwork Greater Manchester is working with 4 other Groundwork Trusts, to provide support, guidance and training to build a network of Green Community Hubs.
We will be establishing 6 green hubs in different locations across GM over the next 3 years alongside our pilot hub in West Gorton. The first 3 will be set up in Brinnington, Hattersley, and Stoneyfield Park (Rochdale)
Members will have on-the-ground support as well as access to learning exchanges, peer support and training thanks to the Northern Network community
Groundwork’s ambition is to not only support the communities involved but to start a movement which will inspire other people across the country.
Both the Network, and the hubs will be co-designed by their communities, addressing their specific needs, whether that be gaps in services, lack of outdoor space, or concerns about the climate emergency.
Find out more
For information about the Northern Network project, contact Groundwork’s Northern Network team directly on email:
For information about the project, please contact Amy Wright, Senior Community Projects Lead:
Are you part of a local green space group? Sign up for the Northern Network:
Funders & Partners
This project is made possible thanks to the funding from the National Lottery Community Fund
