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. The interests of local people are always our first priority, to build stronger and sustainable neighbourhoods. We work closely with traditionally excluded groups, and encourage people to be actively involved in our projects.
Our teams of specialists are experienced in getting people to speak out, taking on-board their views and translating these into positive changes.
We also develop projects that bring together people from different backgrounds and age groups – reducing conflict and boosting neighbourliness.
And we help people to adopt healthier lifestyles by becoming more active or being involved in food growing.
Location: Babington Community College, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester. Babington Community College is part of the EMAS in schools programme and are currently developing their
Location: Babington Community College, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester. Babington Community College is part of the EMAS in schools programme and are currently developing their woodlands into a teaching resource.
Location: Babington Community Technology College, Strasbourg Drive, Leicester. 2010 was a very successful year of environmental action at Babington Community Technology College. The student lead EMAS Council have worked closely with Groundwork EMAS Education Officers to deliver a variety of campaigns and projects making the school more sustainable. This work culminated during the summer term with a “Green Day”
Location: Crown Hills Community College, Gwendolen Road, Leicester. "Working with the pupils has been a real pleasure; seeing how they tackle the challenges we have set them head on and producing great results. Adam Clark, Environmental Education Officer
Location: Crown Hills Community College, Leicester. "Riding a bike has given me true freedom to be independent without the use of a car. A brilliant form of exercise". Rukhsana Bhatti
Location: Groundwork Leicester & Leicestershire “The bike will enable Atheana to have her own sense of purpose and a feeling of belonging when we go out together. We can now spend quality time together as a family. It will provide freedom that we all want for her.” Adam McCormack, Father
Location: Local area Homeowners and tenants can acheive great savings on their energy bills and help the environment by increasing insulation to the property and reducing carbon emissions.
Location: Beckingham The ‘Old Willow Works’ in Beckingham is being fully restored by Groundwork and Crestra Ltd to create a community heritage centre.
Location: Leicester With a growing number of bikes ending up in landfill Groundwork saw the perfect opportunity to relieve some of the pressure by reconditioning unwanted bikes and giving them new homes.
Location: Huthwaite The High Hazels Natural Play Area has turned what was an unused corner of a housing estate into an exciting play area and green space for people of all ages to enjoy.
