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Find out the latest about how we're changing places and lives.
We aim to ensure that what we learn on the ground influences the development of public policy in the future
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We work with people to help them improve both where they live and their quality of life. This includes helping them to have meaningful involvement in the development of their local area.
Our teams of specialists are experienced in getting people to speak out, taking on-board their views and translating these into positive changes.
We also develop projects that bring together people from different backgrounds and age groups – reducing conflict and boosting neighbourliness. And we help people to adopt healthier lifestyles by becoming more active or being involved in food growing.
Location: Torbay In January 2008 Groundwork ran a 4 month pilot programme, working with local residents from the Foxhole area in Torbay to produce and trial a range of natural hand made soap and body products with the aim of developing a business model for a social enterp
Location: Newquay, Cornwall Groundwork’s landscape architect designed the ‘Trenance Valley Action Park’ with input from pupils from nearby Treviglas School. The final design for the park contains a range of exciting and challenging equipment.
Location: Larkhall, London This project helped residents of Stewarts Road, Larkhall to deliver sustainable Healthy Lifestyle Projects for young people and children in the area.
Location: Dearne Valley Our community bike enterprise that gets people cycling and re-uses unwanted bikes
Location: Leeds We've been building strong partnerships with Arms Length Management Organisations to improve the lives of their tenants
Location: Sheffield A perfect day out - and healthy celebration of Sheffield's riverside paths
Location: Wakefield Students take part in a real life regeneration project
Location: Wakefield We helped the community on Aysgarth Estate to change where they live
Location: Melton Mowbray The whole community got involved to revamp a park in Mowbray with funding from Mars.
Location: Sharrow, Sheffield Environmental fun day for local families
