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BLOG: Helping children and families thrive through nature
By Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive Ask most adults to close their eyes and remember a moment from their childhood when they were truly happy, and the majority will describe being somewhere outdoors, often in nature. Biologists have coined the term ‘biophilia’ to describe the innate longing we have as humans to feel a…
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TCS London Marathon 2026
As one of the world’s biggest fundraising events, the London Marathon is a bucket list moment. Starting in Greenwich Park, the 26.2 mile route takes you past many of London’s most memorable landmarks and streets to your finish line in front of Buckingham Palace. Run along the river to the tune of thousands of supporters…
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NEWS: Meet Groundwork’s 2025 Youth Advisory Board
In April, Groundwork’s 2025 Youth Advisory Board (YAB) came together in person to explore their plans for the year ahead. 17 people aged 16-24 were recruited to the YAB in February 2025. The group is made up of young people from all walks of life, across the UK. The day provided YAB members with an…
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NEWS: Groundwork UK joins Community Builders Fund partnership
Groundwork UK has joined a partnership led by Social Investment Business to ensure £17m of funding reaches organisations tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges. The new Community Builders Fund will allow charities, social enterprises and community organisations across England, Wales and Scotland – who are improving people’s lives or the environments they live in…
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BLOG: IWD 2025 – Claire
Claire Marshall is Chair of the Groundwork UK Committee, co-opted member of Groundwork’s Federation Board, and Chief Executive Officer for another charity supporting disabled and autistic children and their families. Throughout these roles Claire strives to create an environment where everyone can contribute and flourish regardless of sex, belief, or disability. Claire said: “An important…
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BLOG: IWD 2025 – Oona
Oona Muirhead is the former Chief Executive of a business support Agency, with over 40 years’ experience of Whitehall, local and regional government. As UK Chair of Groundwork’s Federation Board, Oona delights in being part of growing Groundwork’s mission to support green jobs, green homes and green communities. Oona said: “What we’re trying to do…