Upcoming Webinars

If you are a business interested in adding social value, supporting environmental sustainability, and contributing to meaningful social change then our upcoming webinars will give you an inside look at our projects, impact, and partnership opportunities.

Don’t miss this chance to explore how your business can drive positive impact while aligning with key environmental and social objectives!

WHY PARTNER WITH GROUNDWORK NE & CUMBRIA

PARTNER WITH GROUNDWORK, Business volunteering day

Sponsorship plays a vital role in supporting Groundwork North East & Cumbria (GNEC), an environmental charity on a mission to transform local communities and create a greener, more sustainable future.  

Developing a partnership with us will drive impactful environmental and social change, supporting essential projects that: 

Protect and enhance green and blue spaces– Biodiversity is boosted and ecosystems are strengthened through nature-based solution programmes which aim to tackle climate change. 

Deliver Green Skills and Jobs– Our training and support programmes help people into employment. 

Promote greener living– Green Doctor and Home Energy Advice teams provide impartial home energy and retrofit advice. 

Empower communities– Young people are empowered to engage in their communities; breaking the cycle of disadvantage and making positive life choices. 

Together, we can create greener, stronger, and more inclusive communities. 


For you as a business, sponsorship offers more than just brand visibility—it demonstrates a commitment to environmental social governance (ESG) and corporate social responsibility (CSR). 

Partner with Groundwork NE & Cumbria to create a greener, fairer future in which people, places, and nature thrive! 

Green block background for partner with us page

Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK benefits both businesses and the communities they serve. It helps companies build a positive reputation, attract and keep talent, and manage risks more effectively. At the same time, it contributes to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the wider community. When businesses make CSR part of their core strategies, they create lasting value—not just for themselves, but for society as a whole.”

The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility in the UK – True Ambassadors 


Benefits for Business
Contribute towards the health and wellbeing of your staff 
Enhance brand reputation 
Strengthen teamwork and collaboration 
Drive financial returns and future-proof your business 
Demonstrate a genuine commitment to social value 
What You Get in Return
A dedicated, named main point of contact to strengthen the partnership 
Access to our newsletter and marketing toolkit 
A comprehensive impact report to support ESG reporting 
Enhanced employee engagement, including workplace visits, staff talks, and interactive activities 
Volunteer days (available with a minimum sponsorship amount) 
Exclusive opportunities throughout the year
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 “Partnering with environmental charities like Groundwork NE & Cumbria forms a key part of our five-year strategy here at BeaconHouse Events. The work that Groundwork NE & Cumbria is doing is inspirational and aligns completely with our values and vision for the region.” – Sarah Thackray, co-founder and director of BeaconHouse Events

HOW YOUR PARTNERSHIP CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Energy Efficiency 

Fund our Green Doctor programme which helps residents to stay warm and save on their bills. Green Doctor’s provide impartial advice on energy saving, improving water efficiency and cutting costs; as well as connecting individuals with specialist services for mental health and energy hardship funds. Click here to see the impact on John Green Doctors- Johns Story 

During 2023/2024 4,600 households, across Tyne, Wear and across Cumbria were supported. 

Green Doctors, johns home visit

Health and Wellbeing  

Help local people access vital health and wellbeing services through our projects such as Men’s Shed, Green Social Prescribing and Green Community Hubs. Click here to read about Pauline’s experience

During 2023/2024 the Green Social Prescribing Network Supported 13 projects to gain funding through the NHS Green Social Prescribing Development Fund. 

Green hub community image, partnership work

Youth  

Support our Green Influencers project where we work with young people in areas of high anti-social behaviour, who are often disengaged from nature. Participants take part in traditional youth work sessions and environmental social action.  

During 2023/2024 163 young people engaged with the Green Influencer project. 

Youth green influence work, litter picking on beach for groundwork north east & cumbria

Employment  

Contribute to Northern Directions a comprehensive employability and personal development programme helping young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) aged 16-24 progress towards or into the labour market. 

During 2023/2024 562 young people were supported overall, with 217 young people supported into employment and/or further education and training. 

Northern directions employability, two groundwork employees talking to younger individuals about employment

Land Management

Maintain Pegswood Community Park which serves as an accessible green space for the local community, contributing to their health, wellbeing and physical activity.  

During 2023/2024 2,300 woodland and wood-edge plants were put into the meadows and 1,000 saplings were planted around the lake. 

Pegswood Community Park, groundwork land management

Nature Based Solutions 

Revitalise our river estuaries across the northeast of England for local people and businesses, as well as the rare and iconic wildlife that our rivers are home to.  The Revitalising our Estuaries project addressed disturbances, erosion, and invasive species, enhancing habitats and fostering community involvement. 

During 2023/2024 30 hectares of woodland were improved, featuring 5 sections of boardwalk for better access and 25 trees were planted. 

PARTNER WITH GROUNDWORK NE & CUMBRIA with nature based solutions.

 “By prioritizing CSR, your company can not only contribute to a better world but also position itself for sustained success. In a world where doing good is increasingly synonymous with doing well, CSR can be a win-win proposition for everyone involved.” – Forbes