Facts and Figures

Here are some facts and figures to show Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire’s impact in your neighbourhood during 2011/12:

  • We planted 1,240 trees, improved 550,000 sq metres of land and maintained 733,400 sq metres of land.
  • In person days, we actively involved 1,920 young people3,083 adults and 8 partners in projects.
  • 24 schools were involved with Groundwork providing Education for Sustainable Development.
  • Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire has worked with 30 businesses. There were 12 new jobs created and 31 safeguarded.
  • Our mission to avoid and reduce CO2 emissions resulted in 47 tonnes saved and 10 tonnes of waste diverted from local landfill sites.