• In This Together: Breaking Down Barriers to Vital Health in Wakefield

    Imagine a conversation that could save your life, but you’ve been too afraid or unsure to have it. For many people across Wakefield and the Five Towns, essential health services like cervical screening feel out of reach, blocked by fear, misinformation, or past negative experiences. This is why Groundwork launched In This Together – Wakefield.…

  • In The Yorkshire News

    It’s always nice to be recognised in the press for the work you do, even better when it’s a ‘hidden gem’. The Yorkshire Evening Post recently covered the transformation that is taking place at Aysgarth Walk Park, an image of the article is included below.

  • Leeds Together Fund Report

    Unrest in Harehills in July last year marked the beginning of a series of incidents that sparked division and fear across communities in Britain and Northern Ireland. The horrific murder of three young girls in Southport later that month brought communities together in grief and solidarity—but also led to misinformation and unrest in several cities.…

  • Goole Youth Action and Groundwork Yorkshire

    Groundwork Yorkshire, in partnership with Goole Youth Action support young people across East Riding. They recently reported the following:  ‘The Groundwork project has come to an end for another year, with three schools participating across York and North Yorkshire. York High, Selby High and Graham School in Scarborough have all successfully completed a NOCN Level…

  • Energy Price Cap Update: What It Means for Your Bills and How Green Doctor Can Help

    Great news for households across Great Britain! The energy price cap, set by the industry watchdog Ofgem, is set to fall by 7% from 1st July this year. This means the typical annual dual-fuel bill will drop to £1,720, saving the average home around £129 a year due to a decrease in Europe’s gas market…

  • Press Release: Groundwork Yorkshire Secures Water Restoration Fund

    Grant to Revitalise Hornsea Mere, East Yorkshire Groundwork Yorkshire has secured a significant development grant from the Water Restoration Fund to protect and enhance Hornsea Mere, Yorkshire’s largest freshwater lake and one of the region’s most important wildlife habitats. The historic Mere, situated within the Wassand Hall estate, faces mounting environmental challenges including deteriorating water…

  • Join Us for the Groundwork Yorkshire Community Open Day!

    Mark your calendars! Groundwork Yorkshire is throwing open its doors for a Community Open Day on Saturday, 26th April 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Head over to the Environment & Business Centre on Merlyn-Rees Avenue in Morley (LS27 9SL) for a day of discovery and fun. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet…

  • How to make a jesmonite plant pot

    How to make a jesmonite plant pot as an alternative to plastic

  • Urban Forests: York’s Innovative Approach to Community Greening

    In the heart of Yorkshire, a quiet revolution is taking root—quite literally. Groundwork Yorkshire has been pioneering a transformative approach to urban landscaping that promises to reshape how we think about community green spaces, one micro-forest at a time. Recent collaborative efforts have seen two remarkable sites in York transformed through an innovative planting technique…

  • Doncaster Future Parks

    Written by Sarah Leeson, Principal Landscape Architect, Groundwork Yorkshire “Change Happens at the Speed of Trust” – Stephen M.R. Covey As a proud partner helping to deliver the Get Doncaster Moving (GDM) programme; this quote, used at the beginning of the GDM Annual Summit by Chris Boardman CBE, National Active Travel Commissioner and Chair of…

  • UK Energy Crisis: How Can Consumers Weather the Storm?

    As British households grapple with soaring energy costs, a closer look at the market reveals both systemic challenges and practical solutions. The current energy landscape presents a perfect storm of factors driving up consumer bills, but strategic interventions could offer significant relief. The Perfect Storm The UK’s heavy reliance on gas-fired power plants continues to…

  • Leeds Youth Service at the Morley Shed

    Over the February half term The Morley Shed welcomed two groups of young people aged 10-14 yo from Farnley, Farsley, and Pudsey areas via the Leeds Youth Service. The groups loved being surrounded by the buzz of the workshop and learning how to use power tools to create something with purpose: bug hotels. The end…