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The main themes of our work and some of our most important initiatives.
What we can do for the wide range of people and organisations that we work with.
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Through our work we improve people’s health both directly and indirectly. We run specific initiatives such as walking schemes, but much of our work helping to improve lives in disadvantaged communities affects the wider determinants of health.
We’ve found that encouraging people to value, use and improve open spaces is one of the most effective ways of kick-starting a revival in the fortunes of damaged communities and also helping people adopt healthier lifestyles.
Our Bikes 4 All scheme provides disadvantaged children and adults with bikes, training and activities to encourage them to get fit and protect the environment by cycling to work or school. We also run thriving allotment sites across the county to encourage people of all ages to get outdoors and grow their own food.
Improving mental wellbeing is a major outcome of many of our youth and employment programmes.
Our connections within communities and our ability to work holistically across sectors means we’re an important partner for many Primary Care Trusts and other NHS organisations.
Location: Leicester In May 2010, Groundwork were approached by Leicester Bikeability for the second year in a row to organise an event rewarding children for completing their Bikeability training. The resulting partnership between Groundwork, Cyclemagic and Leicester City Council delivered a fantastically fun, well organised day out for all.
Location: Groby Community College Leicester school children were rewarded for their outstanding behaviour when Groundwork added a BMX skills course to their college’s cycling event.
Location: Leicester Access to allotments was provided for isolated and disadvantaged communities to support healthy eating and open space development.
Location: Young people designed and created their own outdoor space so they could relax and grow their own food.
