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NEWS: New to Nature celebration event reflects on achievements of programme and asks, ‘what needs to happen next?’
Groundwork has celebrated the successes of the New to Nature programme, alongside trainees and environmental sector stakeholders, at an event designed to both recognise and promote the importance of creating more accessible pathways for young people wanting to pursue a green career. The event marked the achievements of trainees during their varied 12-month work placements…
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NEWS: Groundwork and Cadent Foundation announce new £6m programme to support households living in fuel poverty
Groundwork and the Cadent Foundation have today announced a new £6m programme to support those living in fuel poverty across England. Stay Warm, Stay Well will provide much needed help for households who are struggling with their energy bills, with Groundwork Green Doctors – energy efficiency advisors – visiting homes and offering practical guidance on…
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BLOG: Participating in a Groundwork Volunteer Day – helping each other, help out
Groundwork’s Communications and Partnerships Assistant, Anna Short, reflects on her first volunteering day – and why it most definitely won’t be her last. At the start of April, I attended my first Groundwork volunteering day at Annie Lennard Primary School in Smethwick, alongside Teacher Active. This was a chance to see the hard work of…
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NEWS: Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board 2024 set plans in motion for the year ahead
Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) class of 2024 convened for their first meeting to talk through their ambitious and exciting plans for the year ahead. The group – made up of 18 people aged 16-24 – were recruited to the YAB in January 2024, and is made up of young people from all walks of…
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NEWS: Groundwork announces new partnership with Froneri to support community initiatives
Groundwork will work alongside Rowntree’s ice lollies this summer to help people who are isolated or marginalised to get involved in community initiatives through the ‘Free the Fund’ programme. The initiative has been designed to help people come together and take part in activities that improve their wellbeing or quality of life. Funding is available…
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NEWS: Groundwork partners with Environmental Services & Solutions Expo to support more young people into green careers
Groundwork has today announced its new partnership with Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the leading event for the environmental services industry. The collaboration will focus on addressing the growing skills shortage in green jobs and encouraging more young people to pursue careers that protect the planet. Through events and outreach initiatives this year, ESS…