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Supporting people to improve their life chances
GREATER MANCHESTER
About Groundwork Greater Manchester
Our Impact
Supporting people to improve their life chances
Groundwork supports people to improve their life chances so that everyone in Greater Manchester can feel good in themselves, live warm and well in their homes, have meaningful connections with others and work in fulfilling, futureproofed careers.
read more about our ambition
Over the years, we’ve supported a diverse group of people to improve their life chances and in 2023-24:
Featured projects
Reducing Social Isolation By Connecting People with Nature in West Gorton
Helping People Who Are Experiencing Mental Health Challenges To Get Back To Work
Helping People Start A Career As An Energy Advisor
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People who have gained new skills for employment:
“Work to me means being independent & being part of something” – Pat’s Story
“Groundwork helped me set my mind to get into employment” – Gulshan’s Story
“The programme helped me with my confidence” – Marilyn’s Story
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People who are active in their neighbourhoods and communities:
“He listened to our wants and wishes, allowing us to take the floor with projects” – Kyson’s Story
“I’m better at understanding other people’s views, and am able to lead projects” – Zainab’s Story
“I could learn more about how to help my community with climate change” – Ali’s Story
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People who have an improved sense of wellbeing:
‘My worries don’t make things better, but talking does’ – Tayha’s Story
‘I was down before the programme, I love how it’s made me feel my true self’ – Maryam’s Story
“The best provider in helping anyone with getting back into work” – Rob’s Story
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People who are living warm and well in their home:
“We hope you can deliver more smiles to families who desperately need support” – Maryam’s Story
“These days I’m putting on the heat. I’m lucky that Shammy came to the rescue” – Senzeni’s Story
“She put the radiator foils in so easily, it was done in seconds” – Pamela’s Story
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