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BLOG: Participating in a Groundwork Volunteer Day – helping each other, help out
Groundwork’s Communications and Partnerships Assistant, Anna Short, reflects on her first volunteering day – and why it most definitely won’t be her last. At the start of April, I attended my first Groundwork volunteering day at Annie Lennard Primary School in Smethwick, alongside Teacher Active. This was a chance to see the hard work of…
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NEWS: Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board 2024 set plans in motion for the year ahead
Groundwork’s Youth Advisory Board (YAB) class of 2024 convened for their first meeting to talk through their ambitious and exciting plans for the year ahead. The group – made up of 18 people aged 16-24 – were recruited to the YAB in January 2024, and is made up of young people from all walks of…
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NEWS: Groundwork announces new partnership with Froneri to support community initiatives
Groundwork will work alongside Rowntree’s ice lollies this summer to help people who are isolated or marginalised to get involved in community initiatives through the ‘Free the Fund’ programme. The initiative has been designed to help people come together and take part in activities that improve their wellbeing or quality of life. Funding is available…
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NEWS: Groundwork partners with Environmental Services & Solutions Expo to support more young people into green careers
Groundwork has today announced its new partnership with Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the leading event for the environmental services industry. The collaboration will focus on addressing the growing skills shortage in green jobs and encouraging more young people to pursue careers that protect the planet. Through events and outreach initiatives this year, ESS…
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NEWS: Groundwork announces new partnership with Morgan Sindall to help improve biodiversity across the UK
Groundwork has partnered with construction company Morgan Sindall to support biodiversity in urban and rural environments in communities across the UK. Working directly with Groundwork, Morgan Sindall is investing in a biodiversity improvement programme that communities across England, Scotland, and Wales will benefit from. Groundwork – who is sourcing proposals and managing the outcomes of…
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NEWS: New ‘Get Energy Help’ Resource Hub Provides Support Amidst Energy Crisis
Groundwork’s Get Energy Help website supports people to become more energy efficient at home. Designed to help people save energy, stay warm, and reduce bills, its resource hub offers cost-effective, habit-changing guidance and support to those in need. Groundwork has developed a section of their website, getenergyhelp.org.uk, to offer clear, simple advice on different ways to save energy,…