Groundwork South and North Tyneside

Who we are

The Groundwork movement began 40 years ago at a time of political, social and economic challenge, as an experiment to help communities cope with change and work together to make their lives and neighbourhoods better. That experience and that spirit of enterprise and innovation have never been more needed than now. What drives us is the recognition that in every community - however disadvantaged - there are deep reserves of pride in the local area and people with the passion and ideas to improve their circumstances and surroundings. Groundwork South and North Tyneside exists to harness that pride and unlock that passion through services, projects and programmes that change people’s lives now but also make our communities across our region more resilient for the future.

We know that many people face multiple challenges - living in isolation or with significant health issues in communities with few facilities and limited employment prospects. We work with partners to address these challenges in three ways: we create better places, we improve people’s prospects, and we promote greener choices.

Our culture and values

Wherever and however we deliver, our approach will always be informed by our commitments:

- We will invest in the places and people that need us most
Prioritising our resources to bring about lasting change by building skills and capacity within local communities where we can make most difference.

- We will grow a culture of equity and inclusion
Operating transparently and with integrity and seeking out a diversity of viewpoints, both in the work we do and the people we employ.

- We will be committed to collaboration
Forging strong partnerships, contributing to a thriving community sector and helping others lead where this will achieve greater impact

- We will act as environmental exemplars
Championing practical action to combat the climate and nature emergency and measuring and reducing our own environmental impact

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We are fully committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality and diversity in our workforce and employment practices, in the work we undertake, and in the provision of all our services. 

 Groundwork South and North Tyneside strives to be an equal opportunities employer and operates an Equal Opportunities policy. It also recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and welcomes this