Who We Are

Groundwork in the Northwest helps people and organisations make changes in order to create better neighbourhoods, to build skills and job prospects, and to live and work in a greener way.

We know that the important issues are all connected – so our work  can’t easily be placed in boxes marked 'environmental issues’, 'regeneration', 'employment' or 'health'. We create projects and services that benefit both people and the wider environment.

With seven local Trusts, we operate across the region, and work on dozens of individual projects each year. We focus our activity on disadvantaged communities where we can make most difference.

  • Our Vision

    We work towards a vision of sustainable communities

  • Our Impact

    We really make a difference on the ground.

  • Structure & Governance

    Groundwork is a federation of charities. Find out how we work together and how we're governed.

  • Our People & Our Skills

    We carry out our work through the passion and dedication of key groups of professional staff.

How we can help you

We work alongside communities, public bodies, private companies and voluntary sector organisations.

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We make a difference

“Without the help of Groundwork, we would not – and I want to stipulate NOT – have been able to do this”
Local resident, CHARISMA, Oldham