Groundwork NE & Cumbria

Who we are

Our vision at Groundwork NE & Cumbria (Groundwork) is of a society of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment, and where individuals and enterprise prosper.

Our mission is to inspire people and deliver positive sustainable change in places of need across the North East and Cumbria. To achieve our aim, we work with passionate individuals, proactive public services and innovative businesses.

We work across the North East and Cumbria helping communities find practical sustainable solutions to the challenges they face. We provide training and create jobs, reduce energy and waste, reconnect people with nature and transform whole neighbourhoods.  We are passionate about changing places and lives for the better.  With over 200 staff across the North East, and over 30 years’ experience, we are always keen to hear from people with the drive and determination to make a difference and have lots of ways you can get involved.  Many of our senior managers and executive team began their careers as volunteers or entry level project staff.  By providing a range of training and continuous professional development opportunities at the local, regional and national level we are able to recruit and retain the very best.

Each year Groundwork makes an incredible difference to communities across the North East and Cumbria. We work on hundreds of individual projects each year, supporting disadvantaged communities but what’s most important is how we change people’s lives.  Our local programmes and services are tailored to the needs of Partners and communities in each locality.  When all that local activity is added together, it becomes a major force for regional change.  We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique.  We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work.  Groundwork is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.