Log in Sign up Groundwork Work with us Business Schools Housing associations Local authorities Home About us Get involved Donate Contact us Working with social housing providers Our focus on changing places and changing lives in the most disadvantaged parts of the country means that we are frequently working in areas with high levels of social housing. Working strategically with housing associations to design and deliver a range of projects and services in an area ensures that we can add maximum value and deliver greater impact in the communities that need it most. Here's a quick summary the ways we can work together: Our focus on changing places and changing lives in the most disadvantaged parts of the country means that we are frequently working in areas with high levels of social housing. Working strategically with housing associations to design and deliver a range of projects and services in an area ensures that we can add maximum value and deliver greater impact in the communities that need it most. We know that the quality of the home people live in is inextricably bound up with the quality of the neighbourhood around it and with people’s own personal health, wealth and social networks. As housing associations continue to develop their focus on neighbourhood services, and as local authorities make difficult spending decisions, we are increasingly working together to maintain and improve quality of life for local communities, irrespective of tenure. We work with thousands of tenants and residents groups each year and with individuals and families in every part of the UK, helping them to make healthier and greener lifestyle choices and work with each other – and with their landlords – to improve the physical and social fabric of their neighbourhood. This work ranges from supporting major regeneration or development projects through to enlisting volunteers to run community cafés or look after communal gardens. Helping people to maximise their personal income and live more affordably in their homes is a top priority for many of our housing partners. We run a wide variety of back-to-work programmes, offering opportunities for tenants to improve their confidence, develop new skills and find employment. In many places this takes the form of ‘Green Teams’ – supervised groups of jobseekers undertaking valuable estate improvement activities in their area. We also employ Green Doctors, specialist community workers trained in helping people reduce their fuel bills, maximise their income and change their behaviour to ensure they feel the benefit from schemes such as Green Deal and ECO. To find out more, contact Sarah-Reece-Mills, Head of Partnerships 0121 237 5843 or email sarah.reece-mills@groundwork.org.uk Green Doctor for Social Landlords and Local Authorities Green Doctors help your residents stay safe, warm and in control of their energy use and bills Read more Green Teams Our green teams improve neighbourhoods at the same time as offering skills and experience to help people into work. Read more Youth work How we are helping to change young lives Read more Landscape design Our expertise in creating and improving landscapes Read more Reduce waste, cut carbon and reduce costs Want to cut your carbon footprint, reduce waste and save money? Read more Home About us Get involved Donate Contact us About us We'll keep working until everywhere is vibrant and green, every community is strong enough to shape its own destiny and everyone can reach their potential. Find out more Share the Story Inspired? Please share the story. Facebook Twitter Mail Beneficiaries I'm under 25, what can Groundwork do for me? How can I reduce waste and lower my bills? How do we create our own community project? How can my organisation work with Groundwork? SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS Find out how we're changing places and lives FRIENDS OF GROUNDWORK Join our alumni network for former Groundworkers DONATE Help us to change places and lives @groundworkuk RT @EuanFilm: Latest film for @groundworkuk about Antony. Amazing young guy with a tale to tell. https://t.co/N5USclLivz 22/12/2014 13:26 Careers Media Enquiries News LinkedIn Facebook Youtube Twitter The Federation of Groundwork Trusts. Lockside, 5 Scotland Street, Birmingham, B1 2RR. Tel: 0121 236 8565. Email info@groundwork.org.uk Charity registration number 291558 | Company reg 1900511