What We Do

Groundwork helps people and organisations across Wales to create better neighbourhoods.

• We work with people to help them improve where they live and their quality of life, creating or improving community gardens, parks, play areas and natural spaces.
• We develop projects that bring together people from different backgrounds, and we help people to adopt healthier lifestyles by becoming more active or being involved in local food growing.
• We believe that young people are part of the solution to improving disadvantaged areas, we help them to participate in their communities, providing a range of positive activities, building confidence and self-esteem.

Groundwork helps people and organisations across Wales to build skills and job prospects.

• We help people to retrain, gain confidence and obtain valuable work experience through structured volunteering to formal placements with employers, we help people move on a journey towards employment.
• We operate different programmes in different places, but they are all about motivation and changing lives.
• Often our programmes are linked to improving the local environment or developing new skills for a greener economy.
• We work with our partners to develop programmes that will deliver social, economic and environmental benefits that in turn create more confident and resilient communities.

Groundwork helps people and organisations across Wales to live and work in a greener way.

• We help and support practical action to tackle climate change and we recognise that by doing so we can also reduce fuel poverty and help business be more efficient.
• We provide training, advice and support to companies and organisations on environmental business issues, saving them money, improving their performance and cutting their carbon.
• We help to change behaviours and limit the environmental impacts of people and communities, we encourage walking and cycling, help improve the energy efficiency of homes and encourage the use of renewable energy technologies.