Local Projects

Green Doctor

Green Doctor

Groundwork's Green Doctors are energy efficiency experts who visit people in their homes across the UK, helping vulnerable households to save money and stay warm and well. With 1 in 10 households in the UK experiencing fuel poverty, it's a crucial lifeline for many residents.

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre

Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre

The Land of Oak & Iron (LOI) focuses on the Derwent Valley and the surrounding area. It follows the River Derwent from: Derwent Reservoir to the River Tyne.

The West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership

The West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership

Groundwork lead the adult services partnership, part of the West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership in Allerdale and Copeland and we have 7 funded delivery partners. It is funded through Sellafield Ltd, as part of their 'Transforming West Cumbria' grants which are managed by Cumbria Community Foundation.

Routes to Low Carbon Jobs

Routes to Low Carbon Jobs

We will offer support to over 416 unemployed individuals (18+ years of age) in West Yorkshire to gain access to our 6 month employment program. This will provide work experience, opportunities and training in the Energy Efficiency sector.

Together For Change

Together For Change

Are you a Tees Valley based organisation? Do you support people experiencing multiple disadvantages such as mental ill health, drug/alcohol misuse, homelessness, domestic violence or offending? If so, this could be a great opportunity for your organisation to get involved in!

Be Tech Savvy

Be Tech Savvy

Be Tech Savvy programme for individuals aged 15-29 in Tees Valley, County Durham, and the North of Tyne area.

Northern Directions

Northern Directions

Northern Directions will be providing dedicated support from start to finish by assigning Youth Workers and Coaches to curate a package plan uniquely for each participant.

Better Place in Bradford

Better Place in Bradford

This unique project is about involving local people to develop safer and healthier access to outdoor spaces for expectant parents and families with children

Tyne Estuary Partnership, Environment

Tyne Estuary Partnership, Environment

The Tyne Estuary Partnership is invested in the long-term environmental and economic enhancement of the estuary; this strategic, partnership is making a meaningful and sustainable impact on the River Tyne

DurhamWorks Programme for Schools

DurhamWorks Programme for Schools

DurhamWorks Programme for Schools is a dedicated project for young people aged 15-16 years old, who need extra help when making decisions about education, training and employment opportunities after year 11.

Natural Neighbourhoods

Natural Neighbourhoods

Providing training and jobs for young people while improving parks and green spaces in the most deprived areas of the East, Midlands, and North.

Discover Brightwater Landscape Partnership

Discover Brightwater Landscape Partnership

The Discover Brightwater Landscape Partnership will be delivering over 19 individual projects between 2019 and 2022 along River Skerne in South West Country Durham and Darlington, in the North East

Wild Oysters Project

Wild Oysters Project

Native oyster numbers have declined by 95% since the mid-1800s due to over-harvesting, habitat loss, pollution and disease. This project seeks to reverse that decline.

Monkton Community Woodland

Monkton Community Woodland

Monkton Community Woodland provides a number of vital links between communities and a wonderful network of green spaces and wildlife

Moving On Tyne & Wear

Moving On Tyne & Wear

Moving On Tyne & Wear (MOTW) helps people who are out of work and have a health issue or additional learning need

NCS

NCS

THE EXPERIENCE THAT TURNS NO YOU CAN’T INTO NO WE CAN

Green Doctor On TV

Green Doctor On TV

If you or somebody you know may benefit from the Green Doctors services, please contact our Green Doctors team: - Phone: 0113 238 0601

Fryston Country Trails

Fryston Country Trails

Spanning 65-hectares and providing enticing meadow and woodland to walk, run and cycle, Fryston Country Trails offer a wonderful showcase of green space in Castleford

Barnsley allotments

Barnsley allotments

Groundwork manages 64 allotment sites across Barnsley on behalf of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Blue-Green Infrastructure

Blue-Green Infrastructure

We have designed, consulted upon and delivered a wide range of blue green infrastructure projects. From river restoration through to urban tree planting projects. 

Big Local Central Jarrow

Big Local Central Jarrow

Big Local Central Jarrow. AGM Reports and minutes. Community Grants scheme where community groups can apply for up to £400 for projects that support the community of Central Jarrow.

Winterton 2022 Project

Winterton 2022 Project

Winterton 2022 formed in 2012 following £1m funding grant allocated by the Big Lottery Fund. Groundwork organised a Planning for Real event and subsequently providing a series of designs for improvements to Winterton based on local views and needs.

Tees Valley Pathways

Tees Valley Pathways

Offering a range of innovative and interesting activities, courses and opportunities to support you into work, education or further training

Parks Play and Sport

Parks Play and Sport

We deliver programmes of park and play area improvements to cater for communities. Our experienced team strive to provide attractive and accessible design solutions.

Better Place In Bradford

Better Place In Bradford

Involving local people in developing safer and healthier places for expectant parents and families with children under four to play and walk, and increase access to outdoor spaces.

Links to Work North East

Links to Work North East

Our specialist employment consultants will work with you to identify your skills and match these to a job that is right for you. 

Groundwork Shop

Groundwork Shop

Based at the Middlefields Recycling Village in South Shields, recycles unwanted items including hoovers, three-piece suites, TVs and a range of children’s toys

Route2Work College

Route2Work College

Route2Work offers a wide selection of learning and skills programmes for young people in South Tyneside

Rabbit Ings

Rabbit Ings

Groundwork Yorkshire manages the park on behalf of the Land Trust. Rabbit Ings is a country park just outside of Royston, near Barnsley. Groundwork South Yorkshire manages the park on behalf of the Land Trust and provides Park Rangers and a bank of volunteers to manage the site

Tees Heritage Park

Tees Heritage Park

For the first time, this attractive stretch of green space in the heart of Tees Valley now has a clear identity and formal planning designation

Step Forward Tees Valley

Step Forward Tees Valley

We help people across the Tees Valley overcome barriers to work or training so they can move forward with their lives. Whatever is standing in your way, we can help.

DurhamWorks

DurhamWorks

We are a partnership programme between Durham County Council and 9 organisations working together to support young people and help them create their future.

Tyne Estuary Partnership

Tyne Estuary Partnership

Joining the partnership is easy. Simply read the short pledge and sign up here. It has support from over 60 organisations covering 7 sectors

Land of Oak & Iron Landscape Partnership

Land of Oak & Iron Landscape Partnership

The multi-agency partnership has brought together local communities with statutory and charitable partners. We cover an area of the Derwent Valley and its surroundings in North East England.

River Tees Initiative

River Tees Initiative

This Landscape Partnership brings landscape to life through conservation, engagement, learning and training. We share a vision to celebrate heritage and create opportunities along the River Tees

Selby Garden Enterprise

Selby Garden Enterprise

We offer work experience for adults with physical, mental health and learning needs. With supported training where needed.

Healthy Holidays

Healthy Holidays

Groundwork’s Go Wild project provides free school holiday activities for families.

Growing St Andrews

Growing St Andrews

sustainable quality green spaces for play socialising, learning, growing, cultural activities and celebrations

Groundwork Learning Centre

Groundwork Learning Centre

We strive for students to develop their skills and confidence whilst they learn on one of our diverse and creative courses.

The Greenhouse

The Greenhouse

Our offices provide high-quality meeting and conference facilities. Opened in 2006 at a cost of £4.3 million. The Greenhouse was designed as a sustainable development. We incorporated cutting edge eco-technology.

Warm & Well in North Yorkshire

Warm & Well in North Yorkshire

Are you worried about winter, concerned about your energy bills or in fuel debt? Is there damp or mould in your home? Are you anxious about falling ill from cold?

Groundwork Golf

Groundwork Golf

Groundwork Golf is proud to manage two courses in Yorkshire. Springhead Park Golf Club as originally a municipal golf course operated by Hull City Council. In July 2012, management of the Whitwood Golf Club was officially handed over to the Groundwork

Elba Park

Elba Park

Elba Park is an attractive Country Park in Sunderland. It is quickly establishing itself as a haven for wildlife. It's a popular place for people to enjoy the natural world.

The Eco Centre

The Eco Centre

Our Business Centre has 16 offices to let. Sizes range from 30sq m to 104sq m with flexible leasing arrangements.

West Boldon Lodge

West Boldon Lodge

West Boldon Lodge is part of the National Grid Environmental Education Centre Network. West Boldon Lodge, Education, environmental education centre, South Tyneside. The Lodge is a purpose built environmental education centre. Set in 13 hectares of habitats.

Eden Hill Peoples Centre

Eden Hill Peoples Centre

The drop in Centre in Eden Hill has by far been the main conduit for local residents to raise their concerns and issues

Jarrow Hall

Jarrow Hall

Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village and Bede Museum this unique and iconic venue offers a wide range of events and hands-on activities throughout the year and is available for weddings, corporate and private hires

Local Energy Advice Partnership

Local Energy Advice Partnership

Save Money On Energy Bills. Offering local residents a completely FREE OF CHARGE service. LEAP can help you to save money and keep your home warm and cosy.  Free for local residents.