Building sustainable communities in areas of need
through joint environmental action

Groundwork is a federation of Trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, each working with their partners to improve the quality of the local environment, the lives of local people and...
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Building sustainable communities in areas of need
through joint environmental action

Groundwork is a federation of Trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, each working with their partners to improve the quality of the local environment, the lives of local people and the success of local businesses in areas in need of investment and support.

Groundwork Lancashire West & Wigan works in partnership with local people and local organisations to change places and change lives.
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Groundwork Lancashire West & Wigan works in partnership to improve the quality of the local environment, the lives of local people and the success of local businesses.

We work in the areas of Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Lancaster, Preston, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wigan, and...
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Groundwork Lancashire West & Wigan works in partnership to improve the quality of the local environment, the lives of local people and the success of local businesses.

We work in the areas of Blackpool, Chorley, Fylde, Lancaster, Preston, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wigan, and Wyre.

We are part of a federation of nearly 50 Groundwork Trusts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, each working to meet the needs of local people. Groundwork Trusts are registered charities and each is a partnership between the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Groundwork’s purpose is to build sustainable communities in areas of need through joint environmental action. We deliver programmes of work that address three strategic priorities:

For people: creating opportunities for people to learn new skills and become more active citizens

For places: delivering environmental improvements that create cleaner, safer and greener neighbourhoods

For prosperity: helping businesses and individuals fulfill their potential
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Realising young people's potential
Many young people suffer from poverty – social, economic and environmental – and live in neighbourhoods with a lack of facilities. Groundwork aims to work with young people to change perceptions and improve the environment where they live. We also try...
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Realising young people's potential
Many young people suffer from poverty – social, economic and environmental – and live in neighbourhoods with a lack of facilities. Groundwork aims to work with young people to change perceptions and improve the environment where they live. We also try to involve them in local decision making as successful regeneration depends on seeing young people as part of the solution rather than part of the problem.

We encourage young people to take part in practical activities such as making videos about life in their neighbourhood or planning and designing their own play areas or youth shelters. The process aims to build confidence, increase citizenship, and bring together the different generations within neighbourhoods.

Groundwork also delivers highly targeted youth projects – such as the acclaimed Youth Works – which tackle social inclusion by focusing on those most at risk of becoming involved in crime in a particular area.
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