Our aims and objectives, impact on the ground and how we operate within a federation of charities.
The main themes of our work and some of our most important initiatives
What we can do for the wide range of people and organisations that we work with.
Find out the latest about how we're changing places and lives.
Further your career or help us make a difference.
How to get in touch with our team
Groundwork helps people become active citizens and improve the places they live.
We inspire communities to become involved in their local area by giving them a voice and supporting them to turn their ideas into real changes - from regenerating a neglected green space to tackling anti-social behaviour.
We develop projects that bring together people from different backgrounds and age groups, helping nurture a sense of community. We help people to adopt healthier lifestyles by becoming more active or growing their own food.
We help people gain new skills and experience to help them into training and employment. We can also signpost people towards groups or other support services in their neighbourhoods.
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For more information, please see examples of previous projects below, plus you can download our Community Work leaflet.
CONTACT:
John Cummins, Communities Team Leader 0113 238 0601jcummins@groundwork.org.uk
Location: Marlborough Street Estate, Central Leeds Residents of the Marlborough Street estate can now relax as well as get involved in food growing and gardening activities on their doorstep thanks to the development of two brand new garden areas on land once dominated by concrete paving slabs.
Location: Leeds The Junior Wardens project has given young people from Halton Moor the chance to get involved with environmental issues in their local area, as well as build confidence and team-working skills.
Location: Tynwald Woods Tynwald Woods was transformed from being an overgrown, unusable space to an urban oasis which can be enjoyed by all members of the community.
Location: Tinshill Garth This community space was transformed from overgrown area with unusable play equipment to a green space where nature could thrive and local people could relax.
Location: Leeds Woodland Mount was a neglected pocket park which we transformed into an useful community area, full of clean green space and trees.
Location: Leeds Groundwork worked with People Matters to deliver a three-year programme of green volunteering opportunities for young people in Leeds and Bradford.
