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
Find out the latest about how we're changing places and lives.
What we can do for the wide range of people and organisations that we work with.
Further your career or help us make a difference.
How to get in touch with our team
Without people in meaningful work, communities cannot function. We help people to retrain, build confidence and gain valuable work experience. From structured volunteering to formal placements with employers, we help people move on a journey towards employment.
Our high quality training programmes are designed for both adults and young people, to gain new skills and qualifications, while learning how our actions can make a difference to our immediate surroundings and the wider, global environment.
Comprehensive skills programmes are delivered through practical projects and subjects include:
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: Shirebrook, Derbyshire A former railway station at Shirebrook, close to the town centre, has been fully renovated and restored by Groundwork/Crestra to house six business units. The units will provide an economic boost to the area.
Location: Clowne Raising Aspirations is a construction training and employment skills project carried out by Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield.
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: Bolsover & Bassetlaw The refurbishment of properties in the Bassetlaw and Bolsover districts exceeded building standards by using renewable technologies to reduce energy outputs and carbon emissions.
