Our aims and objectives, impact on the ground and how we operate as 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.
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We work with people to help them improve where they live and their quality of life. This includes helping them to have meaningful involvement in the development of their local area. Our teams of specialists are experienced in getting people to speak out, taking on board their views and translating these into positive changes, sometimes including physical transformations. We also develop projects that bring together people from different backgrounds and age groups – reducing conflict and boosting social integration. We also help people to adopt healthier lifestyles by becoming more physically active, growing their own food or using horticulture to improve mental health.
Location: Newquay, Cornwall Groundwork’s landscape architect designed the ‘Trenance Valley Action Park’ with input from pupils from nearby Treviglas School. The final design for the park contains a range of exciting and challenging equipment.
Location: Torbay In January 2008 Groundwork ran a 4 month pilot programme, working with local residents from the Foxhole area in Torbay to produce and trial a range of natural hand made soap and body products with the aim of developing a business model for a social enterprise.
