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: New initiative launched to bring nature to more children in England
Groundwork has launched a new programme to increase connection with nature and outdoor learning for children needing additional support in towns and cities across England. Reaching Communities: Wellies in the Woods will support asylum seeker and migrant children and their families to access and learn more about nature through storybook inspired sessions in local green…
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BLOG: Brendan Cassin’s Story: From Froghopper to Groundwork Leader
From Froghopper to Groundwork Leader: Brendan’s 25-Year Journey For Brendan Cassin, Groundwork was never just a place to work. It was a journey that began when he was a child, helping improve his local environment as a member of the original Froghoppers, Operation Groundwork’s junior friends of Groundwork (FROGs). More than four decades later, the…
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NEWS: Groundwork offers energy saving advice ahead of Energy Price cap hike
With energy bills set to rise again, Groundwork is encouraging households to take control of their energy bills to help stay warm and well. The latest increase comes after a 13% rise in average household energy bills in July. To help, Groundwork’s Green Doctors are offering free advice and support through the Stay Warm, Stay…
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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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