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
We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.
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
New research: Community action is becoming more important but harder to sustain
Our survey of UK community groups has found grassroots groups are increasingly at the forefront of tackling many challenges but are lacking support and finding it harder to sustain their activities.
My Home My Park winners announced
Groundwork has announced the winners of the ‘My Home My Park’ photography competition, which encouraged young people across the UK to share their views on what they love about their local park.
The Comic Relief Community Fund Now Open
The Comic Relief Community Fund Is Now Open to offer grants of up to £4,000 to support community projects across England.
Get involved
Community Awards
The Groundwork Community Awards honour those small groups making a big difference to the quality of life in their local area.
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
Groundwork has partnered with Fields in Trust and National Youth Agency to deliver 'Future Proof Parks', a National Lottery Heritage Fund programme - part of the £10m 'Kick the Dust' initiative - that aims to get more young people interested and involved in preserving their local park and greenspace heritage.
Avison Young
Avison Young have been working with us since 2013 to transform outdoor spaces
Education & Skills Agency
We have worked with the Education & Skills Agency on a programme of learning to engage adults and provide the skills and learning they need to equip them for work, an apprenticeship or education