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NEWS: Groundwork and People’s Postcode Lottery Re-launch Grassroot Grants
Groundwork and People’s Postcode Lottery have announced their continued partnership into 2026 through the next round of the Grassroots Grants programme. Delivered by Groundwork, People’s Postcode Lottery Grassroot Grants will provide unrestricted grants of up to £2,000 for small, local organisations in England that are making a positive impact in their communities. Building on the…
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BLOG: Groundwork’s Cure for Cold Appeal
By Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive The fact that, in a wealthy country, so many people are struggling to afford a basic level of warmth and comfort is hard to take. Even harder to take is the realisation that this is no longer a short-term crisis, but a new normal – inflation coming down…
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NEWS: New £340k initiative to support people living in fuel poverty
Groundwork and the Cadent Foundation have together announced the launch of several localised initiatives that are set to support vulnerable households this winter and beyond, through specialised and tailored energy support. Launching on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day, the Stay Warm in… project will see Green Doctors – Groundwork’s trained energy advisers – embedded into local…
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BLOG: Helping those who need them most find good green jobs
By Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive September and October see the main political parties in the UK vying for attention at their party conferences. These events are an opportunity to rally and enthuse supporters, to capture media headlines but also, away from the spotlight, to host debates that help test ideas and formulate policy. …
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NEWS: Groundwork calls for emergency response to jobs and climate crisis that guarantees entry-level green jobs for people out of work
Groundwork has brought together leading figures in the environmental, skills and employment industries at an event calling for an emergency response to the UK’s rising unemployment figures. The event, sponsored by the Cadent Foundation and hosted by Jim Dickson MP, was held at the House of Commons to encourage politicians to take a joined-up approach…
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NEWS: Community groups and schools benefit from a further £500,000 funding boost
Groundwork and the Bupa Foundation have awarded over half a million pounds to schools, PTA’s and community organisations for the third year, thanks to the Green Community Grants programme. 271 schools and community groups were given over £500,000 throughout 2025 to revitalise green spaces and create happier and healthier places and spaces in towns and…