Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.

We support local communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience as this is vital if we are to tackle hardship, achieve a just transition to net-zero and help nature recover in a way that reduces inequality and leads to better work and healthier, happier lives.

Here at Groundwork Northern Ireland we have 3 key themes:

  • Community Hubs and Green Spaces
  • Young People, Skills and Employment
  • Sustainable Communities and Climate Change

In our work we use a community development approach, allowing us to build positive relations with the people and communities we work with.

GWNI Beacons
GWNI Mens Shed
GWNI Corp Volunteering

Beacons

A safe, clean alternative to bonfires. Beacons have become a popular attraction for community and cultural festivals.

Men’s Sheds

Men’s Sheds are places where individuals meet to share hobbies, practice skills, make connections and build friendships.

Corporate Volunteering

We help businesses large and small put their corporate responsibility
strategies into action.

GWNI Community Garden
Tesco Stronger Starts

Community Spaces

Groundwork NI transforms and supports unused spaces into green spaces for all.

Wellies in the Woods

Wellies in the Woods is a  free 6-week family learning programme for parents & children under 5! 

Grants

Our grants funding programme empowers community groups by providing small grant funding opportunities.

Our work in the community would not be possible without our funders

PHA GWNI
Heritage Fund GWNI
Dormant Acc GWNI
Aughrim logo
Depart Communities GWNI
ARC logo
William Cadbury GWNI
Garfield Weston GWNI
age NI logo
Fightng Words GWNI