HOME ABOUT GROUNDWORK LATEST UPDATES RESOURCES APPLY FOR A GRANT CYMRAEG SEARCH PROJECTS PARTNER WITH US JOIN IN GROUNDWORK NEAR ME About Us Groundwork is a federation of charities mobilising practical community action on poverty and the environment across the UK. We’re 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. HOME About Us In this section Our history Our strategy Our impact Federation structure and governance Research and reports Careers Across Groundwork Groundwork Stories Our policy positions Contact us <span style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" data-mce-type="bookmark" class="mce_SELRES_start">﻿</span><span style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" data-mce-type="bookmark" class="mce_SELRES_start">﻿</span> We believe that working with local communities to build their resilience is vital in facing up to the challenges of a globalised economy and a changing climate. We know that the negative effects of climate change and environmental breakdown impact first and worst on those who have the least power in society, and who contribute least to the cause of the crisis. A ‘just transition’ to an inclusive, net-zero economy must tackle, rather than entrench, this inequality and provide a springboard for better work and healthier, happier lives in the places that need it most. This means creating green jobs that build wealth in local communities, changing behaviour to reduce wasted food, energy and water, providing biodiverse, accessible green spaces, supporting businesses to be more responsible and empowering communities to lead activities that improve their quality of life and promote health and wellbeing. Why our work is important 89% of community groups say their work is needed more than ever, but more than half say it has got harder for them to operate in the last ten years. 75% of people say they feel unable to influence decisions about what happens in their local area. Nearly half of young people say they feel they don’t belong to their neighbourhood. 2.69 million people do not live within a ten minute walk of a green space. Those who are at greatest risk of poor physical and mental health are more likely to miss out on the benefits of green space. Around half a million young people were ‘economically inactive’ – not in learning or employment and not looking for work. One in ten households in England is experiencing fuel poverty, rising to almost one in five for ethnic minority households. 76% of adults say they are concerned about climate change. 40% of young people admit to feeling ‘overwhelmed’ by the climate crisis. 90% of SMEs said being sustainable was important for their business but more than half said they were finding it difficult to take action. The change we deliver We know that many people face multiple challenges – living in isolation or with significant health issues in communities with few facilities and limited employment prospects. We work with partners to address these challenges in three ways. We create better places By making communities greener, safer and healthier and by enabling people to work together to bring about change in their local area. We improve people’s prospects By increasing the confidence, skills, wellbeing and employability of those struggling in education or out of work. We promote greener choices To help people and businesses reduce their environmental impact, improve their health, cut waste and save money. Twitter Facebook Linkedin Youtube Select your region Cheshire and Merseyside East Midlands East of England Greater Manchester Lancashire and Cumbria London North East North Wales Northern Ireland Scotland South East of England South Wales South West of England West Midlands Yorkshire and the Humber UK Office GO PROJECTS PARTNER WITH US JOIN IN GROUNDWORK NEAR ME Careers Resources Apply for a grant Terms and conditions of use Privacy Accessibility Sitemap The Federation of Groundwork Trusts. Suite B2, The Walker Building, 58 Oxford Street, Birmingham, B5 5NR Tel: 0121 236 8565. Email info@groundwork.org.uk Copyright © 2021 Groundwork. All Rights Reserved. Registered charity in England and Wales (No. 291558) Company reg 1900511