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      • NEWS – Groundwork Greater Manchester named winner of the CLAD Catalyst Award 2024!
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        • “After so long in a hospital ward, being out in nature felt like a new lease on life” – James’ Story
        • “Don’t be ashamed to volunteer, it’s very relieving because of the self-worth it gives you.” – Travis’ Story
        • “Everyone is knowledgeable and they don’t mind showing us how it’s done” – Jenson’s Story
        • “Having friendly people to chat with gives your day a bit of structure” – Karen’s Story
        • “I can’t imagine any circumstances where we wouldn’t have it done again” – Paul & Sue’s Story
        • “I feel much more comfortable in my home” – Emma’s Story
        • “I like volunteering at the garden because I get to see things blossom” – Lottie’s Story
        • “I now feel more confident managing my energy bills” – Claire’s Story
        • “I wanted to be outdoors and giving something back to my local community” – Nick’s Story
        • “I was at turning point in my life, but I couldn’t do it on my own” – Alice’s Story
        • “I would recommend the Groundwork Job Club to other people” – Miles’ Story
        • “I’m going on weekly walks to stay connected with nature” – Michael’s Story
        • “If you’re thinking of volunteering, go for it, dip your toes in!” – Josh’s Story
        • “It’s the best thing since sliced bread. If you’ve got a chance to have it done, do it” – Edward’s Story
        • “Knowing that someone hasn’t given up on you is HUGE” – Lana’s Story
        • “Now I feel motivated and courageous enough to take on new tasks” – Lee’s Story
        • “Thank you for pushing me, I’m so happy I got the job!” – Olivia’s Story
        • “The house feels lovely and cosy now” – Monica’s Story
        • “When more people come together with different backgrounds and skills, one plus one is greater than three” – Karen’s Story
        • “Energyworks go above and beyond to support people” – Brenda’s Story
        • “Groundwork has played a crucial role in shaping my skills and knowledge” – Amy’s Story
        • “Groundwork helped me set my mind to get into employment” – Gulshan’s Story
        • “He helped me build my confidence and supported me when I doubted myself” – Marie’s Story
        • “He made me realise I had the potential to achieve my goals” – Annie’s Story
        • “He’s made positive changes in such a short period of time” – Jethroe’s Story
        • “I definitely feel more confident in myself and more equipped to finally start work” – Ellie’s story
        • “I discovered how much I enjoy being outdoors” – Lucy’s Story
        • “I don’t know what I would have done without Rob’s help” – Joan’s Story
        • “I have anxiety and can be nervous in new places and with new people” – Amanda’s Story
        • “I now enjoy engaging with people and making them feel welcome” – Katie’s Story
        • “I really value the opportunities, guidance, and practical skills the programme provided” – Chelsea’s Story
        • “I recommend this programme for women looking to build skills, confidence, and community” – Jelena’s Story
        • “I’ve had the opportunity to learn about lots of new things” – Carole’s Story
        • “I’ve started to believe in myself again” – Dom’s Story
        • “I’m extremely grateful for all the support and advice during these difficult cost of living times.” – Frances’ Story
        • “I’m grateful for someone helping me with my mock exams” – Eskinder’s Story
        • “I’m more in control of my emotions now” – Declan’s Story
        • “I’m now working my way up to become a supervisor” – Carly & Dan’s Story
        • “I’m really happy with my current position” – Robert’s story
        • “I’ve grown in confidence and really come out of my shell” – Will’s Story
        • “It’s given me a much better understanding of retrofit and where the industry is heading.” – James’ Story
        • “It’s good to help people keep on top of their energy bills” – Rob’s Story
        • “My condensing boiler was broken, and I couldn’t get help” – Joan’s Story
        • “My home was very damp and now it is nice and warm and dry” – Margaret’s Story
        • “My mental health was deteriorating” – Angela’s Story
        • “My self-esteem has improved and my anxiety has reduced” – Theo’s Story
        • “She listens to you and doesn’t make you awkward or feel like you shouldn’t be saying how you feel” – Adela’s story
        • “Thanks so much for all your help” – Jane’s story
        • “The atmosphere was always welcoming, accepting and gently encouraging” – Sarah’s Story
        • “The help I have received has taken some stress away” – Gabriella’s Story
        • “The programme has helped me realise I am worth so much more than people tell me” – Minaal’s story
        • “The programme helped me with my confidence” – Marilyn’s Story
        • “The service helped me gain the confidence to get the help that I needed & get me back into work” – Ruby’s Story
        • “We always understood what we had to do and how we would progress.” – Fiona’s story
        • “Work to me means being independent & being part of something” – Pat’s Story
        • “You’re improving your local community and can see the differences day-to-day” – Finn’s Story
        • Building a career in a new country – Diana and Oscar’s Story
        • Building Climate Emergency Resilience in Rochdale
          • Conversations with the Kashmiri Community on Energy & Climate Resilience
          • Preparing for heatwaves with Greater Manchester residents
          • Strengthening Digital Inclusion and Community Resilience in Rochdale
          • Weathering Well – Older residents insights on extreme weather
        • Building Confidence, One Skill at a Time: Women in Construction
        • Canal Improvements through the Medlock Valley Project
        • Connecting Communities with Nature and Opportunity: Green Connections Trafford
        • Creating a Community Green Space at Sir Robert Thomas Court in Harpurhey
        • Creating Safe Spaces where Young Women can Grow
        • Demonstrating How to Reduce The Environmental Impact of The Food We Buy
        • Designing the Brinnington Memorial Garden with the local community
        • Dillon’s Story
        • Empowering Young People to Save Water in Wythenshawe
        • From Confidence to Careers: Supporting People into Work Through St Peter’s Job Club
        • Greening Together: The Postcode Gardener Project in West Gorton & Belle Vue
        • Growing Confidence Outdoors: The Medlock Valley Project at the Oasis Community Hub
        • Improving Accessibility at Crumpsall and Cheetham Model Allotments
        • Improving Water Efficiency at Rochdale AFC
        • Investment-Ready Natural Flood Management in the Irwell Catchment
        • Laying the Foundations for Inclusive Horticultural Therapy
        • Learning About Low Carbon Cooking at Gorton Youth Zone
        • Learning Beyond the Classroom: How Nature is Transforming Alternative Education
        • Maddie’s Story
        • Making Oldham town centre greener & more resilient to climate change
        • Our work in Tameside
        • Ponds for Farms
        • Preparing Salford residents who are furthest from the job market to pursue their dreams
        • Reclaiming Overgrown Alleyways in Tameside
        • Redesigning Assisted Living Green Spaces in Oldham
        • Restoring garden access for Rochdale Boroughwide Housing tenants
        • Retrofitting Homes to Reduce Fuel Poverty – A One Street at a Time Approach
        • Revitalizing An Unused Outdoor Space at Colne Health Centre
        • Rewilding Stockport Town Centre
        • Supporting a Community Centre in Wythenshawe to Create their own Community Garden
        • Supporting Crompton Bowling Club to save money on their water bills
        • Supporting Friends Groups Across the Medlock Valley
        • Supporting people who are out of work due to health reasons to restart their career
        • Supporting Young People to Improve Community Accessibility in Cheetham
        • Sustainable Fashion Stop & Sew
        • Transforming a Hospital Courtyard in Stockport into a Therapeutic Garden
        • Transforming Residential Gardens in Cheapside, Middleton
        • Treating Invasive Species across the Medlock Valley
        • Using the Medlock Valley to Inspire the Next Generation of Nature Enthusiasts
        • Woven Together: Culture, Community and Climate
        • “I had no experience so it was a big change for me” – Leah’s Story
        • Supporting Farmers In The Irwell Catchment To Take Practical Actions For Climate & Nature
        • Empowering Farmers & Land Managers To Take Action For Climate Change
        • Coaching to Improve Young People’s Skills & Employability
        • Connecting People with Nature in The Medlock Valley
        • Developing Green Skills in the Medlock Valley
        • Restoring Habitats in The Medlock Valley
        • Using Forest School to Engage Young People With Additional Mental & Physical Health Needs
        • “I have got what I wanted out of the program which was confidence” – Danny’s Story
        • “I’m better at understanding other people’s views, and am able to lead projects” – Zainab’s Story
        • A green recovery for Outwood Park in Bury
        • Helping People Flourish – Green Thumbs Community Garden, Brinnington
        • Using Art To Connect More People In Burnage With Nature
        • Our work in Stockport
          • Brinnington
        • Our work in Manchester
        • Our work in Trafford
        • Our work in Rochdale
        • Supporting Young People at GM Youth Network to Revamp Their Garden Balcony
        • Creating Green Spaces Where They’re Needed The Most
        • Helping Make Homes More Resilient in Littleborough and Wardleworth, Rochdale
        • Helping People Start A Career As An Energy Advisor
        • A trip to Wales to help transform a local war memorial
        • Using a Catchment Based Approach to Manage Non-Native Invasive Species
        • Supporting Deeplish Community Association to Take Action For Climate & Nature
        • Supporting Community Food Growing Initiatives
        • Co-designing Centenary Gardens in Old Trafford
        • Supporting the Levenshulme Youth Project to Take Action In Their Community
        • Connecting School Children with Nature in Crumpsall
        • Connecting Young People in Manchester with the River Irk
        • Connecting Young People in Opensaw with Nature
        • Creating & Enhancing Habitats at Roch Valley in Rochdale
        • Connecting Young People With Additional Needs With Nature
        • Connecting People With Rivers & Greenspace in Manchester
        • Creating a New Outdoor Space at Moss Row Independent Living Scheme in Rochdale
        • Creating Spaces to Play at Seymour Park Primary School in Trafford
        • Delivering green social prescribing in Crumpsall
        • Demonstrating Partner Activity in the Irwell Catchment
        • Designing Fairfield Hospital Grounds in Bury
        • Designing Moorland Primary School’s Grounds To Be More Flood Resistant
        • Designing St Luke’s Garden in Salford
        • Embracing The Power of Partnerships To Create More Green Spaces In Greater Manchester
        • Empowering Young People To Become Active Members Of Their Community in Stockport
        • Engaging Stakeholders About The Future Of Manchester’s River Valleys
        • Engaging Stakeholders With Biodiversity Net Gain and Urban Greening in Manchester
        • Engaging The Local Community With Nature In Shaw, Oldham
        • Engaging Young People With Nature Through Sport
        • Enhancing Sale Circle Greenspace
        • Enhancing Understanding of Water Resources in the North West
        • Establishing a Green Community Hub in Brinnington
        • Establishing a Green Community Hub in Salford
        • Establishing a Green Community Hub in Hattersley
        • Establishing a Green Community Hub in Stoneyfield Park, Rochdale
        • Establishing a Green Community Hub in West Gorton
        • Exploring The Use Of Hydropower In The Irwell Catchment
        • Greening Swinton Square
        • Working with Farmers to Protect Water Quality in the Irwell Catchment
        • Helping Greater Manchester Charities Reduce Their Energy Costs
        • Helping Local People to Enhance Hattersley’s Greenspaces
        • Helping People Retrofit Their Homes
        • Helping People Who Are Experiencing Mental Health Challenges To Get Back To Work
        • Improving Accessibility at Coomassie Street in Rochdale
        • Improving biodiversity
        • Improving Biodiversity By Planting Over 8,000 Trees in Rochdale
        • Improving Moston Brook
        • Improving Water Efficiency in Manchester’s Schools
        • Increasing Community Capacity Through Coaching and Mentoring
        • Installing Nature Based Solutions at Roch Valley in Rochdale
        • Installing Nature-Based Solutions
          • Sustainable Urban Drainage (SuDS)
        • Keeping Residents in Rochdale Healthy & Well In Their Homes
        • Keeping Waterways Clear To Reduce Flood Risk
        • Kickstarting Green Careers, Enhancing the Natural Environment & Connecting People with Nature
        • Managing Environmental Improvements On The River Tonge in Bolton
        • Managing Woodlands in Wythenshawe For Nature And Local People
        • Providing training opportunities in HMP Forest Bank
        • Putting Local People in Manchester At The Heart of Climate Action
        • Re-developing Pitt Street Park With The Local Community
        • Reducing Social Isolation By Connecting People with Nature in West Gorton
        • Revitalizing Rhodes Ravine Greenspace in Rochdale
        • Scaling Up Wildflower Planting in Manchester
        • Streetscaping in Harpurhey and Clayton, Manchester
        • Supporting Care Leavers Into A Career In Construction
        • Supporting Communities in Manchester to Green Their Alleyways
        • Supporting People in Prisons into Green Careers
        • Supporting People To Start Low Carbon Careers
        • Supporting The Community To Create Firwood Community Wetland
        • Supporting Residents In Stockport And Tameside To Improve Their Wellbeing
        • Supporting The Community To Transform Pigeon Park to Slade Lane Community Gardens
        • Supporting the Local Community to Create Wildlife Corridors Across Miles Platting
        • Supporting Young People From Merseybank Youth Club to Become Green Influencers
        • Supporting Young People From The Care System To Achieve Their Potential
        • Supporting Young People in Crumpsall to Become Climate Leaders
        • Supporting Young People in Crumpsall to Deliver Environmental Social Action Projects
        • Supporting Young People To Start A Career In The Green Economy
        • Transforming Brown Edge Community Centre in Oldham
        • Understanding And Enhancing Biodiversity at NHS Properties
        • Understanding The Effects of Climate Change on Edgeley & Higher Folds Residents
        • Using Coaching & Mentoring To Reduce Youth Violence
        • Using Food As A Vehicle For Youth Social Action
        • Using Food Growing To Reduce Social Isolation In Veterans
        • Using Green Social Prescribing To Improve Wellbeing in Brinnington, Stockport
        • Working In Collaboration With Farmers To Improve Land Management Practices
        • Working with Bolton Libraries To Connect More People With Nature On Their Doorstep
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    • Celtic Harmony Camp, the outdoor Prehistory settlement in Brickendon, is working with Groundwork East to provide a fantastic opportunity to spend time outdoors and learn woodland conservation skills
    • Charity veg growing scheme inspires thousands to grow their own!
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    • Free activities running in Memorial Park, Luton to help people to get outside and learn about nature!
    • Free energy efficiency advice for small businesses and charities in Luton
    • Free environmental education training for childcare practitioners
    • Free family cooking courses for families across Bedford!
    • Free healthy lifestyle sessions for Ipswich residents launched by Groundwork East and Emmaus Suffolk
    • FREE multi-sports, outdoor gym and buggy fit sessions for adults in Yaxley
    • Fully funded training in Ely to become a citizen scientist
    • Fully-funded Water Literacy training available to first 2000 learners 
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    • Go Green For Groundwork this June and help us raise funds to support young people across the UK to take action for the planet!
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    • Groundwork calls for immediate action on green jobs to tackle nature decline across the UK
    • Groundwork East are excited to be supporting the Suffolk High Energy Users’ Network alongside Suffolk Chamber of Commerce and Suffolk University
    • Groundwork East is offering free support to help businesses understand their carbon footprint, reduce energy costs and emissions and access grant funding.
    • Groundwork East Project Officers interviewed by BBC Three Counties to talk about the FREE projects running in Memorial Park, Luton
    • Groundwork East’s Climate Commitment and Net Zero Journey
    • Groundwork expands outdoor learning programme to provide access to nature for more young children
    • Groundwork Green Doctor programme WINS at the 2024 SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards!
    • Groundwork’s energy saving Green Doctors are coming to Bedfordshire
    • Groundwork’s energy saving Green Doctors are coming to Norwich!
    • Groundwork’s Green Doctors can help Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire residents save on energy costs and keep homes warmer
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    • Groundwork’s Sustainable Business Consultants support over 700 businesses to progress towards Net Zero
    • Growing for Wellbeing, free course coming to Leiston
    • Healthy cooking sessions for families in Cambridgeshire!
    • How the Carbon Charter is tackling greenwashing and helping businesses on their sustainability journey
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    • It’s London River’s Week 22 June to 30 June 2024, find out about our FREE events in Luton and how you can be involved!
    • Jumping for joy at Bancroft in Hitchin! Groundwork East help renovate play area in Hitchin
    • Last chance to get free energy-saving advice in Cambridge!
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    • New course dates added for FREE Water Literacy training courses
    • New Green Recovery nature skills programme looking for recruits!
    • New table tennis tables available for community use in Yaxley
    • New Water Literacy accredited training. FREE to the first 2000 learners!
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    • Our Green Doctor service returns to Bedfordshire this year to help even more residents save on energy costs and keep homes warmer
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    • Power Tools and Tree ID, How environmental charity Groundwork is teaching volunteers new green skills in Huntingdon
    • Primary school children in Cambridgeshire recently celebrated the end of a huge project with a special event held at Little Paxton School in St Neots
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    • Single Use Sucks: Environment charity Groundwork launches disposable vape amnesty for students
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    • Small acts, big impact: Green Aiders volunteers make a difference in Hertfordshire
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    • Volunteers needed to help transform an area of unloved land near Luton’s River Bank Primary School
    • Volunteers take the plunge to celebrate a milestone in the 10-year ‘Rediscovering the River Colne’ project in Watford.
    • We are finalists for the EADT Business Awards 2026 – Environmental and Sustainability category!
    • We are marking our 40th anniversary with a school garden re-vamp!
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    • What we do
      • Carbon Literacy Training
      • Climate Awareness and Action – Groundwork East
      • Climate Champions
      • Climate clubs
      • Energy Champion Training – Groundwork East
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      • Family Gardening Sessions
      • Food Growing and Healthy Eating – Groundwork East
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          • Upcycling household objects – Home Grown
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          • How to attract pollinators – Groundwork East
          • How to collect seeds – Groundwork East
          • How to cultivate green manures – Groundwork East
          • How to garden ecologically and control pests – Groundwork East
          • How to grow in containers and grow bags Groundwork East
          • How to harvest – Groundwork East
          • How to keep your plants growing for longer – Groundwork East
          • How to know seasonal produce – Groundwork East
          • How to maintain growing spaces – Groundwork East
          • How to make compost – Groundwork East
          • How to make natural plant feed – Groundwork East
          • How to sow seeds – Groundwork East
          • How to support climbing plants and stake out – Groundwork East
          • How to transplant seedlings – Groundwork East
          • How to understand companion planting – Groundwork East
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          • How to understand soil – Groundwork East
          • How to water sustainably – Home Grown
          • To dig or not to dig – Groundwork East
        • Recipes – Home Grown
          • Breakfast – Home Grown
            • Cheesy spinach stuffed mushrooms on toast – Home Grown
            • Fluffy berry pancakes – Home Grown
            • Loaded scrambled eggs – Home Grown
            • Shakshuka – Home Grown
          • Main meals – Home Grown
            • Cheesy vegetable bake – Home Grown
            • Mushroom and broccoli stir fry – Home Grown
            • Pea and mint tagliatelle – Home Grown
            • Spinach and red lentil dahl – Home Grown
            • Vegetable curry – Home Grown
            • Vegetable quesadillas – Home Grown
          • Soups/Light meals – Home Grown
            • Broccoli and cheddar soup – Home grown
            • Butter beans and leeks on toast – Home Grown
            • Carrot and coriander soup – Home Grown
            • Loaded fajita wedges – Home Grown
            • Salad wraps and rolls – Home Grown
            • Tomato and basil soup with garlic bread – Home Grown
          • Sweet things – Home Grown
            • Beetroot chocolate loaf – Home Grown
            • Courgette cake – Home Grown
            • Strawberry, choc chip and yoghurt bark – Home Grown
        • Spring – Home Grown
        • Summer – Home Grown
        • Winter – Home Grown
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      • Household Water and Energy Saving Advice – Groundwork East
      • Improving Green Spaces – Groundwork East
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        • Lara Hall
        • Sally Wardi
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      • Project Groundwater
      • River Champions
      • Single Use Sucks
      • Sprouting out – Groundwork East
      • Supporting Young People – Groundwork East
      • Sustainable Business Service
      • Veg Fest
      • Volunteering for adults
      • Water Literacy
      • Wellies in the Woods
        • Autumn Activities WITW – Groundwork East
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          • Den building WITW – Groundwork East
          • Leaf King and Queen WITW – Groundwork East
          • Music maker WITW – Groundwork East
          • Picture this WITW – Groundwork East
          • Scavenger hunt WITW – Groundwork East
          • Seed hunt WITW – Groundwork East
          • Squirrel go nuts WITW – Groundwork East
          • Stick man WITW – Groundwork East
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          • Journey stick WITW – Groundwork East
          • Look high, look low WITW – Groundwork East
          • Make a nature bracelet WITW – Groundwork East
          • Meet a tree WITW – Groundwork East
          • Spring spotter WITW – Groundwork East
          • Tickling stick WITW – Groundwork East
          • Wildlife Detective WITW – Groundwork East
        • Summer Activities WITW – Groundwork East
          • Daisy detective WITW – Groundwork East
          • Mud prints WITW – Groundwork East
          • Muddy faces WITW – Groundwork East
          • Play dough pals WITW – Groundwork East
          • Sense-ation WITW – Groundwork East
          • Shuffle bottoms WITW – Groundwork East
          • Smelly cocktails WITW – Groundwork East
          • Stoney story WITW – Groundwork East
          • Water patterns WITW – Groundwork East
        • Winter Activities WITW – Groundwork East
          • Foggy day play WITW – Groundwork East
          • Frost finder WITW – Groundwork East
          • Ice bird feeder WITW – Groundwork East
          • Photo story WITW – Groundwork East
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          • Secret path WITW – Groundwork East
          • Shape finder WITW – Groundwork East
          • Shh shh grr WITW – Groundwork East
          • There and back again WITW – Groundwork East
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    • What’s On – Groundwork East
    • Wild spaces return to support nature across East Suffolk
    • Wondering what our Green Doctors do?! Find out here!
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      • “I can sleep again” How the Green Doctor erased years of energy debt
      • “My Employability Coach believed in me when I couldn’t”
      • “The Green Doctor is an actual lifesaver for me”
      • “We were dreading the cold and the cost of heating”
      • “Winter would be very bleak if it wasn’t for the Green Doctor”
      • £1,000 energy debt wiped thanks to Green Doctor
      • £30k UKSPF grant to help with energy and cost-saving measures
      • Annual Walking Festival returns with 24 guided walks
      • Broken boiler repaired for free by Green Doctor
      • Celebratory Lunar New Year event in West Bridgford on February 10
      • Charity employability programme ends with 200 people supported
      • Charity Groundwork Five Counties appoints new Trustees
      • Charity helps man with brain injury set up own business
      • Cheapside Green Community Hub in Worksop gets financial support
      • Communities get support to be ‘risk ready’
      • Dyslexic woman becomes Literacy Champion for local children
      • East Midlands households set to benefit from retrofit partnership
      • Employer Academy with North Notts College and Bassetlaw District Council
      • Employment Coach Claire helps young nurse kickstart career
      • Energy advice fair provides Fuel for Thought
      • Energy debt and unfair charges resolved by Green Doctor
      • Family’s damp and mould problem solved by Green Doctor
      • Fighting damp homes with innovative technology
      • Four new Trustees appointed to our Board
      • Free employability support at Swadlincote event
      • Free employability support available in South Derbyshire
      • Free energy advice cuts bills by £150
      • Free energy saving advice in Amber Valley
      • Free skills courses in green community hub
      • Free support for people out of work in South Derbyshire
      • From E-bikes to heaters: Unsafe electrical items spark house fires
      • Gareth James appointed Interim CEO at Groundwork Five Counties
      • Green Doctor a hit at the Green Festival
      • Green Doctor helps beat the cold and cut energy bills
      • Green Doctor provides free electrical safety advice
      • Green Doctor saves Inam over £1,000 on bills
      • Green Doctor service launches in Lincolnshire
      • Green Doctor supports households affected by Energy Price Cap increase
      • Green Doctor Week spreads the word about saving energy
      • Green Doctor wipes John’s £1,300 energy debt
      • Green Doctors have a cure for high energy bills
      • Green Doctors help cure energy bill problems
      • Green Doctors work with Derby City Council to save money and energy
      • Groundwork employee supports Moroccan earthquake survivors
      • Hands-on student learning drives community renewal
      • Heatwaves, wildfires, storms and floods: Be prepared for summertime risks
      • Hedgerow Heroes celebrate nature restoration achievement
      • Hedgerow Heroes lay 2km of new hedgerows
      • Help shape community services in Worksop
      • Helping Brenda go from chilly to cosy while saving energy
      • How we helped Zoe set up her dog walking business
      • How we rectified disabled veteran’s £4,500 debt mistake
      • Hundreds of pounds saved with the Green Doctor
      • Last call for Swadlincote’s favourite pre-school nature playgroup
      • Learn free green skills in Bilborough, Nottingham
      • Maeve’s meter mix-up solved by Green Doctor
      • Meet Connie, Employability Coach supporting Hongkongers
      • Meet Ellie, a T-Level bricklaying student on work experience
      • Nat from Leicester’s experience with our Green Doctor
      • Penny Halewood appointed Executive Director
      • Pensioner receives free boiler after two freezing years
      • Preventing damp and mould in Broxtowe
      • Read our charity’s Impact Report 2023/24
      • Retired couple £6,500 better off thanks to Green Doctor Mike
      • Rushcliffe residents get free energy advice from Green Doctors
      • Snipe Park flood problems to be tackled
      • Stroke survivor supported into work by charity
      • Students help to improve Worksop neighbourhood
      • Tackling black mould in social housing in line with Awaab’s Law
      • Volunteers improve Snibston Grange Nature Reserve
      • Walking Festival returns with 16 free guided walks
      • Walking Festival returns with 18 free guided walks
      • Young refugee gains confidence through Green Doctor support
    • Free Events at Cheapside Hub
    • FREE Guided Walk: All about fungi
    • FREE Guided Walk: Dawn Chorus
    • FREE Guided Walk: Signs of Spring
    • FREE guided walks: All about Amphibians
    • Free workshop: Health impacts of fuel poverty and carbon monoxide
    • Grant Management
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    • Green Pathway to Skills & Employment in Bolsover
    • Groundwork is
    • Groundwork’s ‘Little Walled Garden’ will be opening soon
    • Habitat Management
    • Healthy Homes Analysis
    • Healthy Homes Analysis – Information and Consent
    • Hedgerow Heroes
    • Helping people into jobs and gain green skills
    • Hong Kong Privacy Policy
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    • Jobs for Hongkongers
    • Make an energy pledge
    • Our Services
      • Pledge 1: I pledge to turn appliances off at the socket
      • Pledge 2: I pledge to turn down my thermostat by 1 degree
      • Pledge 3: I pledge to take 5 minute showers
      • Pledge 4: I pledge to use a slow cooker instead of my hob
      • Pledge 5: I pledge to install LED light bulbs
    • Playzone sporting facilities coming to Nottingham City
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