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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…
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NEWS: Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Consultants support over 700 businesses to progress towards Net Zero
Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Consultants are working in partnership with local authorities to offer impartial, tailored sustainability advice that helps businesses to build a stronger and greener future. Made possible by funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, sustainability consultants have supported businesses across the UK with energy audits, decarbonisation plans, grant management and general…
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NEWS: UK will struggle to meet Net Zero targets unless young people are encouraged to join the green economy
A new Groundwork report has found that more needs to be done to encourage young people towards a career in the waste and resource management industry to tackle plugging the green skills gap. In Planning for the future: Recruiting diverse talent into waste and resources management, 70% of 16-24 year olds surveyed have never received…
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NEWS: Groundwork and People’s Postcode Lottery launch new Grassroots Grants funding programme
Groundwork and the Community Programme team from People’s Postcode Lottery launch Grassroots Grants – a new grants programme which will provide unrestricted funding of up to £2,000 for small, local organisations in England who are making a positive difference in their communities. Funding can be used for core organisational costs that support the important work…
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NEWS: Groundwork appoints Oona Muirhead as new UK Chair
Groundwork deepens its commitment to support communities across the UK tackle the cost of living and climate crises through the appointment of Oona Muirhead as its next Federation Chair. With her experience in building partnerships to drive action on green infrastructure and jobs, energy efficiency and access to nature, Oona is a perfect fit for…
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NEWS: Groundwork announces further funding to create Green Community Hubs across the North of England
Communities across the North of England will benefit from a £1.2m funding boost to create Green Community Hubs – spaces where local people can use their interests and skills to support sustainable, environmental action. The exciting three-year project, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, is a collaboration of five Groundwork Trusts covering the North…