Latest News & Blogs
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NEWS – The largest VCSE Carbon Literacy training event Manchester has ever seen
Groundwork Greater Manchester’s Carbon Literacy trainers are delighted to be part of a major collaborative effort to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector on climate action, helping deliver what is being described as the largest Carbon Literacy training event for VCSE organisations ever held in Manchester! Taking place on the 11th November 2026…
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NEWS – Groundwork Greater Manchester 2035 Framework for Action Launch
On Wednesday 14th October 2026 Groundwork Greater Manchester unveiled its new 2035 Strategic Framework for Action, bringing together partners from across government, health, business and the voluntary sector at a launch event held at Campfield in Manchester city centre. The event was opened by Groundwork Greater Manchester Chair Tom Besford and Tom Ross, Leader of…
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NEWS – Beechfield Brands Partnership to Protect and Enhance Boarshaw Clough
Bury-based business Beechfield Brands has partnered with Groundwork Greater Manchester to support nature recovery at our nature reserve, Boarshaw Clough in Middleton. Groundwork has managed the 6-hectare Local Nature Reserve since the early 2000s, working to enhance biodiversity, maintain safe public access and create opportunities for local people to enjoy and connect with nature. Through…
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NEWS – Funding Opportunity to Help Schools Tackle Flooding
Schools across England can now apply for funding through the Department for Education’s Sustainable Drainage Systems in Schools Grant Scheme, which aims to reduce surface water flood risk on school sites while creating greener, healthier and more resilient learning environments. The scheme helps fund up to 50% of eligible project costs and supports a wide…
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BLOG – Our summer of youth work
For many families, the summer holidays are not a time of relaxation but a period of increased pressure and financial strain. While schools close, work continues, leaving many parents balancing employment with childcare challenges. As access to free school meals is lost research suggests that up to 645,000 children could experience holiday hunger during the…
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NEWS – Community Comes Together for Wellbeing Fun Day at Stoneyfield Park
Residents enjoyed a day of outdoor activities, health advice and community connection at a Community Fun Day held in Stoneyfield Park in Rochdale on the 19th August 2026. The event was organised by Groundwork alongside local volunteers from the Stoneyfield Park Friends Group, bringing together a range of organisations and activities focused on wellbeing, sustainability…
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NEWS – Groundwork GM receive Carbon Literacy Platinum Award
Groundwork Greater Manchester was recognised as a Platinum Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) at the Carbon Literate Organisation Awards, held on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at Sister in Manchester city centre. The event celebrated 101 organisations that achieved CLO accreditation, with just two organisations awarded the prestigious Platinum status. Executive Director, Deborah Murray and Venetia Knight,…
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NEWS – Planter Giveaway at West Gorton Park
Residents of West Gorton came together for a day of community spirit, creativity and environmental action at a Family Fun Day and Planter Giveaway held at West Gorton Park on the 13th of August 2026. The event was organised by Groundwork Greater Manchester as part of the Postcode Gardener project, which is funded by Friends…
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NEWS – Introducing our Urban Greening Guide
Groundwork’s Urban Greening Guide is a practical tool for community groups, organisations and residents looking to create greener and more climate-resilient spaces. Inside you’ll find information about features such as rain gardens, water butts, pollinator planting and sustainable drainage – simple greening measures that make a big difference when they become standard features in our…
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BLOG – Why Employers Must Open the Door to Work Experience
Creating opportunities for young people to gain practical experience in the workplace isn’t just a responsibility for government, education providers or employment support services. All employers have a role to play in helping people take their first steps into the workplace. With nearly one million young people in the UK currently unemployed and competition for…
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NEWS – Wild About Edgeley: Creating a Greener, More Vibrant Neighbourhood
Groundwork Greater Manchester has been awarded £24,999 from Stockport Council’s Economic Development and Regeneration Flexible Grant (EDRFG) to deliver a community-led neighbourhood greening project that will enhance public spaces in Edgeley. Wild About Edgeley will bring together young people, residents, businesses and volunteers to create greener, more biodiverse spaces which also strengthen community pride. The…
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BLOG – Roots to Employment: Growing Opportunities Through Place-Based Support in Tameside
What does it take to help someone furthest from the job market move into sustainable employment? For Groundwork, the answer goes far beyond CV workshops and interview preparation. It starts with a people-first approach, knowing and working with a community and a long-term commitment to a place. For more than 40 years, Groundwork has worked alongside…