Groundwork UK is the central body of the Groundwork federation, managing programmes and relationships that help create greener, stronger, healthier communities, support responsible business and improve people's prospects across the UK.
Changing places, changing lives
Groundwork UK is the central body of the Groundwork federation, managing programmes and relationships that help create greener, stronger, healthier communities, support responsible business and improve people's prospects across the UK.
Watch Dan's story
“I’m not going to stop, even if it gets hard. I know if I put my mind to it I can do whatever I want to.”
- Dan, trainee on Groundwork's Green Team employment project
Watch Tamanna's story
“We only have one Earth. If we don’t look after it then who will?”
- Tamanna, Groundwork young ambassador
Watch Tom's story
“They always ask me: when are you coming back, because we need you. It’s a positive to me that I’m a part of the team.”
- Tom, Groundwork volunteer
Latest updates
NEWS: Groundwork launches three-year vision for communities
Groundwork to help communities across the UK to tackle climate and nature emergency, improve health and wellbeing and gain access learning and work
NEWS: Young people have been affected by lockdown – but with the right support they can prosper
Research report to find out more about how young people enrolled on youth employment programme, Progress have coped during lockdown.
NEWS: Groundwork launches Comic Relief Covid-19 community grants
New community grants scheme launched thanks to The Big Night In
Get involved
My Community
My Community is a simple way to find all the latest tools, tips and ideas to make your community a brilliant place to live.
Groundwork Youth
Groundwork Youth is an online network of 16 – 24 year olds passionate about promoting positive environmental behaviours in their communities.
Corporate volunteering
Our corporate volunteer days can help you have a lasting impact in the community, by helping to tackle environmental and social issues hand in hand.
National partnerships
Read a selection of case studies about our national partnerships
Future Proof Parks
Involving young people in preserving their local park and greenspace heritage
Avison Young
Avison Young have been working with us since 2013 to transform outdoor spaces
Green Leaders
Supporting young people to lead the conversation around local green spaces
Fundraise for us
Help us to make a bigger impact in communities that need it the most
Find an Event
Join Team Groundwork in one of our 2020 Challenge Events! From half marathons to epic cycling events - sign up today.
Plan an Event
Plan your own fundraising event with friends or colleagues. We've got ideas and materials to help make your event a huge success!
Collecting Donations
Find out how to set up your online fundraising page or pay in funds you've already collected.