What We Do

We create real change by encouraging local people, local businesses and other organisations to become involved in practical projects that improve their quality of life, bring about regeneration and lay the foundations for sustainable development.

Each year, we deliver hundreds of projects in neighbourhoods which are affected by high unemployment and crime levels, poor public health, run down housing and public spaces, waste ground and struggling businesses.

We work alongside other organisations – ranging from the smallest community group to multinational businesses. We're all about helping others create change through working together and solving problems.

  • Natural Play

    Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire offer an innovative range of natural play services to schools and local authorities across the county, including playgrounds and education programmes.

  • Grounds Maintenance

    Our grounds maintenance packages are customised especially to your school or organisation's individual needs and requirements.

  • Green Businesses

    We help people and organisations tackle climate change.

  • Digital Media

    The only digital creative media studio in Derbyshire dedicated to working with and supporting the local community and economy.

  • Community Work

    We help to create safer, stronger communities

  • Youth Development

    We motivate and develop young people

  • Improving Open Spaces

    We help people make the most of their open spaces

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

In 2008/2009 we completed 220 projects including: 74 physical environmental improvements, 94 education and community involvement schemes and 52 economy and environments projects