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Each year we work on over 1000 projects and initiatives around the Northwest of England.
You can find out more about some of them by reading the case studies below. We want to share our learning and help others replicate our work.
You can also view our case studies via a google map.
Location: Bispham, Blackpool The North Blackpool Pond Trail links together a historic but little-known network of ponds and wetlands
Location: Wigan Our Sustainable Schools team helped this primary school to green their curriculum and cut energy usage.
Location: Wigan St. Mary & St. John Catholic Primary school embarked on Groundwork’s Sustainable Schools programme, saving over a third of their gas consumption.
Location: Bury and Bolton Groundwork is now delivering a very exciting Prince's Trust programme. The programme that involves several 12 week courses is aimed at young people aged 16 – 25.
Location: Manchester Manchester-based manufacturer, EOC UK Limited, has achieved cumulative savings of £95,100 to date, after improving its material efficiency and residual waste management, with support from Groundwork as part of the ENWORKS programme.
Location: Wigan Taking part in Groundwork's Sustainable Schools programme put Woodfield Primary School on the road to a recognised environmental standard - and saved money.
Location: Wigan Atherton Sacred Heart Primary School took part in our Sustainable Schools programme and had amazing results:
Location: Wigan Ashton St Thomas Primary School made huge strides with energy management thanks to working with Groundwork.
Location: Castlefield In-depth reviews on energy and gas issues identified numerous potential cost savings.Through measures that were recommended and fulfilled, the hotel was able to save over£27,500 per annum in energy consumption.
Location: Wigan Our Enterprise Coaching initiative helps Wigan’s potential entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams.
