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.
Projects
We support thousands of projects every year, providing the practical help people need to improve their communities and their own circumstances.
Browse the projects below or use the filters to explore how our services are making a difference near you or on issues you care about.
Energyworks: Tackling Fuel Poverty in Greater Manchester
Helping Greater Manchester residents become warmer, healthier and better off in their homes by providing energy saving advice and home improvements to put an end to cold homes.
At The Grange
A fantastic community hub in Blackpool where people of all ages and abilities can meet, learn and have fun together.
The Vench
Play and learning collide at 'The Vench' in Bristol
Schools Shed
Creating a shared learning space in Belfast for pupils and their teachers.
Beacons
Providing a safe, environmentally clean alternative to bonfires for celebration events.
West Midlands | Let’s Play
Let's Play Sandwell offers environmental activities aimed at children aged between 6-12 years old, and any children up to the age of 16 with additional needs.
Kick the Dust: 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.
West Midlands | Cook Together, Eat Together
Cook Together Eat Together is a project delivered in Coventry by Groundwork West Midlands. The project is funded by the National Lottery Community fund, and was developed to tackle social isolation and poor nutrition amongst residents aged 55 and over.