Latest News & Blogs
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NEWS – Groundwork Greater Manchester named winner of the CLAD Catalyst Award 2024!
Groundwork Greater Manchester is pleased to announce that we are the proud recipient of the CLAD Catalyst Award. The unique title, awarded by The Carbon Literacy Project, highlights our dedication to tackling climate change through climate education and action, and for catalysing the delivery of Carbon Literacy training across the community. The award is initiated…
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NEWS – Why The Nature Recovery Strategy Should Be Designed For All
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has developed the first draft of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Greater Manchester. This new strategy aims to address the biodiversity crisis and improve access to nature, ensuring space for wildlife to thrive and communities to enjoy the natural environment.
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STATEMENT – Our Departure From X (Formally Twitter)
Recent shifts on the social media platform have raised significant concerns about the spread of hate speech and misinformation, we will therefore be closing our main Twitter account on the 29th of November 2024.
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BLOG – A Week In The Life Of A Groundwork Project Manager
We caught up with Louisa who is Project Manager of the Medlock Valley Restoration Project to find out what she gets up to in a typical week and what motivates her to do her work!
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NEWS – Groundwork Greater Manchester recognised as Good Employment Charter Members
Groundwork Greater Manchester became members of the Good Employment Charter in early 2024 after successfully evidencing their commitments against the Charters criteria. This week they received their plaque of recognition from Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham.
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BLOG – Championing Carbon Literacy
We’ve been delivering Carbon Literacy training since 2020, recognising the value of citizen knowledge and and empowerment in the race to tackle climate change. This Carbon Literacy Action Day we’ll be hosting a number of training sessions, showcasing how all climate actions matter.
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BLOG – How We’re Creating A Workforce For The Future
Introduction As an established environmental charity with over 130 employees working collectively to create a greener, fairer and stronger future for Greater Manchester, our workforce has a diverse range of green skills. Our teams are operational within a number of different areas of the Green Economy from conservation, landscape design and environmental education to energy…
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NEWS – How We’re Helping Improve Water Efficiency Across Greater Manchester
Groundwork Greater Manchester have been working with United Utilities to improve water efficiency across the region through a targeted water-saving initiative. Since phase 2 of the programme was launched in July 2024, Groundwork has visited over 40 schools and businesses across the city region, resulting in substantial water savings. To date, the initiative has achieved…
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STATEMENT – Hope Not Hate
Groundwork Greater Manchester are shocked and saddened by the events that have unfolded in the North West of England followed by the rest of the UK over the last week. We stand against racism in all its forms and will do everything we can to support the communities we serve in the wake of this…
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NEWS – Groundwork Announces Further Funding For Green Community Hubs Project
Communities across the North of England will benefit from a £1.2m funding boost to create Green Community Hubs – spaces where local people can use their interests and skills to support sustainable, environmental action, led by charity Groundwork.
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BLOG – Rochdale’s Green Spaces Fund Summer Roadshow
Background The Green Spaces Fund is a £2.6 million funding pot delivered by the GM Environment Fund. The project was made possible thanks to support from Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham. The funding helps local community groups increase the quality and quantity of accessible, nature-rich green space in their area. So far, funding has supported…
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STATEMENT – Congratulations to Andy Burnham, re-elected as Greater Manchester Mayor, May 2024
The 2nd May 2024 saw the re-election of Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester Mayor, providing Groundwork with the opportunity to share our expertise and the experiences of those we support with the new Mayor before plans are set in stone. Dear Andy, Firstly may I congratulate you on your re-election as Mayor of Greater Manchester.…