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BLOG: Growing an exciting future from a year of nature-based nurture
Jack, 25, talks us through his transformational experience as a New to Nature Trainee at Grow, which led to permanent employment at Groundwork. Before the placement I was struggling to find meaningful work in the wake of my Biology studies. I settled on GCSE tutoring in schools. Whilst occasionally rewarding, I quickly felt unsettled by…
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NEWS: Groundwork calls for immediate action on green jobs to tackle nature decline across the UK
A coalition of charity and non-profit organisations have joined forces to call on the government and the environmental sectors to do more to create accessible pathways into nature-based jobs, to diversify the sector and deliver our ambitions for nature recovery. The call to action – led by Groundwork, The King’s (formerly Prince’s) Trust, Mission Diverse,…
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BLOG: The antidote is action – and there is no better time than now
Groundwork Youth Advisory Board member, Alanis shares her views why environmental jobs are more than just an economic opportunity – but a pathway towards a greener future for us all. Over the last few years, mental health has become a hot topic amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic creating levels of panic and precarity that many…
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NEWS: Groundwork and Comic Relief to offer grants of up to £5,000 to community groups
Groundwork and Comic Relief have announced a new funding programme to support community groups and grass-roots organisations to deliver services and activities that benefit local people across England. The Comic Relief Community Fund, which launched on Monday 14 October sees applications open for grants of up to £5,000 for core organisational costs, direct project related…
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BLOG: Working in partnership to grow a more inclusive environmental sector
A reflection by Andy Harrison, Head of Delivery and Learning at Groundwork UK. We had a brilliant time at last week’s Environmental Services and Solutions (ESS) Expo in Birmingham. With over 600 exhibitors and 12,000 visitors, the event showcases solutions that will help the UK work towards a greener future; incorporating the circular economy, Net…
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NEWS: Plugging the green jobs gap – Green Doctor Academy creates the next generation of energy advisors
Over £500,000 has been invested to create the new wave of energy efficiency advisors across England as part of an innovative programme to support those living in fuel poverty and address the green skills gap. The Cadent Foundation Green Doctor Academy, developed in partnership with charity Groundwork, will create 35 new Green Doctors – independent…