About Groundwork Northern Ireland
Empowering the communities of Northern Ireland to grow from the ground up.
We work with local people and communities to help deliver improved outcomes and we have a track record of over 30 years working in Northern Ireland with a range of community / voluntary / statutory sector organisation and government departments to achieve this.
Our vision is to see;
Empowered communities grown from the ground up, that are sustainable, happy and healthy places to live work and play.
A future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny while living in harmony with other communities and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.
These include other community and voluntary organisations, partners in the statutory sector, cross-border and local government departments, schools and businesses.
Through our partnerships, people, volunteers and communities, Groundwork NI want to grow, create green spaces, contribute positive change and support communities.
Our Values:
Committed | Ambitious | Respectful | Effective
Established in 1991, Groundwork Northern Ireland is a charity that is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.
We help people gain skills, get into training and work; we work with communities to protect and improve green spaces; lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.
We have distributed over £6 million in grants to community projects; provided nearly 100 beacons for community celebrations; support over 100 Men’s Sheds across NI and transformed 4 spaces into Meanwhile Gardens.