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STORY: Green Doctor on the Ground – Janet
Meet Janet from London, who joined the Green Doctor team when the global pandemic took her career in a new direction. Before becoming a Green Doctor, Janet’s work had spanned several decades and sectors, including public, private and voluntary. She supported people to improve their lives and was successful in her efforts to advocate for…
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BLOG: Lucky numbers and lasting impact
A reflection by Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive. Happy 30th birthday to the National Lottery! Like many others commenting and commemorating I too remember Noel Edmonds breathlessly trying to explain to us this strange new world of balls, bonus balls and machines called Guinevere and Lancelot. I also remember the experts in probability trying…
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BLOG: Shop sustainably this Christmas and help raise money for Groundwork
Whether you begin in September or rush around on Christmas Eve, present buying can sometimes make the most wonderful time of the year feel somewhat stressful – especially with sustainability in mind. It can be hard enough to find a present your fussy friend will enjoy, let alone choosing something that isn’t wrapped up in…
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STORY: Green Doctor on the Ground – Cath
Meet Cath – 57, who was working as teacher when she was recommended by her neighbours to receive a free home visit from Green Doctor’s energy saving service. During the visit, Cath was really impressed by the advice provided by the Green Doctor – which included tips to save energy and a thorough check of…
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BLOG: The time is now – help Groundwork take action and support people trapped in fuel poverty
By Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive It’s been a period of seismic political change. In the UK we have a new Government and a new-look opposition who now have to grapple with an unpredictable transition in the US. It’s also been a period when the impacts and threat of climate change have become even…
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NEWS: New funding available to improve the energy resilience of charities and social enterprises in England
Groundwork has partnered with Social Investment Business to launch blended funding for charities and social enterprises to invest into energy resilience and to make the transition to net zero. The funding, which launched on Wednesday 6 November, is being offered to eligible charities and social enterprises which are based in and are delivering social and…