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.
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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 both where they live and their quality of life. The interests of local people are always our first priority, to build stronger and sustainable neighbourhoods. We work closely with traditionally excluded groups, and encourage people to be actively involved in our projects.
Our teams of specialists are experienced in getting people to speak out, taking on-board their views and translating these into positive changes.
We also develop projects that bring together people from different backgrounds and age groups – reducing conflict and boosting neighbourliness.
And we help people to adopt healthier lifestyles by becoming more active or being involved in food growing.
Location: Bispham, Blackpool The North Blackpool Pond Trail links together a historic but little-known network of ponds and wetlands
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: Shaw, Oldham Equipping learners aged 16+ with a range of conservation skills in addition to an accredited qualification.
Location: Kirkby, Merseyside We helped to make this overgrown site into a useful asset for people and wildlife.
Location: Wallasey, Merseyside From vandalised grassy area to pleasant communal garden for 200 residents.
Location: Runcorn The run-down play area at Caesar's Close needed a thorough makeover - and we did just that by working with the local community and Plus Dane Housing.
Location: Oldham We trained a group of local volunteers to help people in their homes with the aim of combating fuel poverty.
Location: Middleton Helping people in Middleton to get online
Location: Heywood Our award winning Housing Retrofit scheme transformed an old council house property into a beacon of sustainable living
Location: Moston Brook, Failsworth A series of fun environmental events organised by young people at Moston Brook, Failsworth
