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.

We prioritise supporting people who are marginalised or at risk in Greater Manchester, including but not exclusively:

  • Young people facing, or at risk of, exclusion
  • Armed Forces Veterans
  • People in fuel poverty
  • Care experienced people
  • People with poor health
  • People with a criminal record
  • People at risk of the impacts of climate change
  • People who are actively involved in their communities and those who would like to be

Our team of professionals deliver the following support services to help improve peoples life chances:


A few stories from the people we support: