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  • NEWS: Groundwork announces new partnership with Froneri to support community initiatives

    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

    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

    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

    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,…

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  • NEWS: ‘The energy crisis is far from over’ – Groundwork releases the results of Green Doctor survey

    NEWS: ‘The energy crisis is far from over’ – Groundwork releases the results of Green Doctor survey

    Groundwork has released the results of their annual survey of Green Doctors – energy efficiency advisers working for the charity – which paints a troubling picture of the realities for people trapped in fuel poverty across the UK. Key findings include: One Green Doctor commented: “We’re seeing people choosing between which bills to pay and…

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    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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