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.
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We work with people to help them improve both 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.
Local projects like Shirebrook Dreamscheme bring together people from different backgrounds and age groups to reduce conflict and boost community spirit through activities, events and schemes to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Location: Creswell, Derbyshire The area local to the Groundwork head officesis rich in natural and historic assets. Over the years it has been involved in the transformation of a variety of open spaces from the gardens and parks to one of its largest projects at Creswell Crags.
Location: High Hazels, Huthwaite Residents of the High Hazels estate in Huthwaite have been instrumental in plans to redevelop an unused patch of land into a community resource.
Location: Shirebrook Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield joined forces with Guinness Northern Counties Housing Association to bring together different age groups and cultures for community events on the Shirebook estate.
