Green Community Hubs
At Groundwork, we believe everyone deserves access to nature and a strong sense of community.
That’s why we’re dedicated to creating and supporting a growing network of vibrant Green Community Hubs – long-term community assets that make nature accessible for everyone while also providing essential social services like educational workshops, health and housing support, and a welcoming space to connect with others.
These Hubs are where communities take root – providing a place for people to socialise, volunteer, and connect, making neighbourhoods more cohesive and resilient. We work with local people to bring their ideas to life, building their skills along the way.
The result is a space for all – a place where people can access nature, learn new skills and feel a sense of community right on their doorstep.
What is a Green Community Hub?
Green Community Hubs offer familiar, accessible places where local residents can engage in practical environmental action, such as food growing, building relationships and developing skills.
Many Hubs also provide access to other services, such as veg boxes, community fridges or food banks. They are co-designed and co-managed with the community, building long-term capacity through promoting stewardship of natural assets.
Watch the film to find out more about Green Community Hubs and what makes them so special to local people.
Why do these places and spaces matter?
Green Community Hubs respond to the unique character, needs, and opportunities of its local area. Hubs are built on existing social and environmental assets and often located in communities experiencing multiple forms of disadvantage, especially where access to quality green space is limited.
They provide opportunities for individuals to:
- Experience the wellbeing benefits of being outdoors by offering a valuable green oasis for both communities and wildlife
- Be given the chance to get to know other people in their community, tackling loneliness and isolation
- Learn new skills, grow healthy produce and maintain the green space
“People come with different mental health issues – for two or three hours they’re happy.”
Zeshan
“It just makes you feel so much better in your head, in your body, in your soul.”
Rowenna
“I have good days and bad days. When I come here, it’s a good day.”
Paul