Groundwork Northern Ireland
Groundwork Northern Ireland empowering the communities of Northern Ireland to grow from the ground up.

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.

Current Vacancies
We are recruiting for several roles. We are looking for two passionate and dynamic individuals to deliver and support our new “Goals for Climate” initiative and a Horticultural Lead for our Northern Allotments project.
The “Goals for Climate” initiative an exciting three year programme, funded by TNL Community Climate Action Fund delivered in partnership with the Irish Football Association Foundation and The Queen’s University, aims to harness the unifying power of sport to mobilise communities in climate action across Northern Ireland.



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.



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.