Groundwork
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.
Charity registration number 291558
Groundwork near me
Groundwork Trusts are supporting communities and creating a green future across the UK.
Find out how we’re changing places and lives in your area.
The change we deliver
We work with people who are facing multiple challenges and in places that are lacking social infrastructure and economic opportunities. Many of the places we prioritise are also increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events.
We have four decades’ experience of building partnerships to address these challenges in three connected ways.
We help people create better places…
By making communities greener, healthier and better prepared for the future and enabling people to work together to bring about change in their local area.
We help people improve their prospects…
By increasing confidence, skills, wellbeing and employability and helping those out of work find jobs in the green economy.
We help people protect the planet…
By supporting people and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, cut waste and take practical action to combat the climate and nature emergencies.
News updates
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NEWS: Groundwork and Bupa Foundation Release Green Community Grants Impact Report 2025/26
Groundwork and the Bupa Foundation have published a report highlighting the community impact of the third round of Bupa Foundation Green Community Grants programme. From sensory gardens and forest schools to urban allotments and wellbeing initiatives, Green Community Grants have improved people’s health and local environment through transformative green space projects, allowing communities to thrive. The report celebrates…
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NEWS: Groundwork launches three-year charity partnership with WPS to help more people and places thrive
Groundwork has announced a three-year partnership with WPS, the specialist property services business owned by the Wates Family, who aim to raise £150,000 for community causes. As a provider of social housing maintenance, WPS looks after around one in seven social homes nationally, as well as providing facilities management support to thousands of public sector…
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STATEMENT: Groundwork’s response to the Alan Milburn interim review into young people and work
Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive, Graham Duxbury, shares his response to the publication of the Alan Milburn interim review into young people and work. Also hear from members of Groundwork UK’s Youth Advisory Board. Graham Duxbury, Groundwork UK’s Chief Executive said: “We welcome the publication of Alan Milburn’s interim review into young people and work. With…
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Whether you’re looking for a grant to turn your community project into a reality, want to partner with us to change lives or simply want to give a few hours a week to a cause that benefits your community, Groundwork can help you do something special.
Our impact
16,053
Local organisations supported
£101m
Invested in communities
156,504
Hours of volunteering mobilised
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