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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…
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BLOG: IWD 2025 – Maia
Maia Jarvis is a member of Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board and also sits on the Groundwork UK Committee. Maia undertakes these roles due to her passion for youth governance and youth voice, following on from her time as the President of Royal Holloway Students Union. Since being young, Maia has felt strongly about making a…
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NEWS: Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive to join UK100 board
Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive, Graham Duxbury has joined the UK100 board – the UK’s only cross-party network dedicated to supporting ambitious local government leaders committed to tackling the climate crisis. Graham will bring over 25 years’ experience to the board, offering vital insight and best practice as to how to support local communities and businesses…
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NEWS: Groundwork continues partnership with Froneri to support community initiatives
Groundwork will work alongside Rowntree’s ice lollies again this summer to improve the lives of local people through the ‘Free the Fund’ programme. The community initiatives support adults to come together and participate in activities that create better places, improve prospects and bring about positive change. Funding is available for four exciting community initiatives with…