HOME ABOUT GROUNDWORK LATEST UPDATES RESOURCES APPLY FOR A GRANT SEARCH PROJECTS PARTNER WITH US JOIN IN GROUNDWORK NEAR ME The Groundwork Movement: Its Role In Neighbourhood Renewal A 2002 evaluation of Groundwork's contribution to neighbourhood renewal by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation HOME About Us Research and Reports The Groundwork movement: its role in neighbourhood renewal Groundwork Trusts have been working in the country’s most excluded communities since 1981. This study, published in 2002, reviewed the activities of eight local trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to explore the nature of Groundwork’s contribution to neighbourhood renewal and identify lessons for current policy. The report: Reviews the policy context Describes the variety of work undertaken locally Assesses Trusts’ ability to work with and influence a wide range of partners Analyses Groundwork’s contribution to policy development Sets out lessons for policy-makers from the Groundwork experience. The study concludes that intensive, patient and above all long-term activity, rooted in the needs and aspirations of local communities, can help rebuild confidence and trust, and lay the foundations for renewal, even in the most disconnected neighbourhoods. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL REPORT 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