Groundwork Yorkshire
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At Groundwork Yorkshire we are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green and able to shape its own destiny, where every community is strong and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.
How community pantry's help www.linkedin.com/posts/ground...
From Warmth to Resilience: How Groundwork Yorkshire’s Community Pantry is Empowering Local People This Winter | Groundwork Yorkshire
Providing some security this festive period.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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We are approaching the final week to apply for the Tesco #strongerstarts funding!
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
For West Yorkshire email:
Mandi.Reeve@groundwork.org.uk
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
For West Yorkshire email:
Mandi.Reeve@groundwork.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We are approaching the final week to apply for the Tesco #strongerstarts funding!
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
For West Yorkshire email:
Mandi.Reeve@groundwork.org.uk
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
For West Yorkshire email:
Mandi.Reeve@groundwork.org.uk
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💡 More #TechEvents are lighting up Leeds this November! 💡
There’s no shortage of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired in Leeds this month.
Discover the latest additions to the Leeds Digital What’s On page and find your next must-attend event 👇
There’s no shortage of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired in Leeds this month.
Discover the latest additions to the Leeds Digital What’s On page and find your next must-attend event 👇
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
💡 More #TechEvents are lighting up Leeds this November! 💡
There’s no shortage of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired in Leeds this month.
Discover the latest additions to the Leeds Digital What’s On page and find your next must-attend event 👇
There’s no shortage of opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired in Leeds this month.
Discover the latest additions to the Leeds Digital What’s On page and find your next must-attend event 👇
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Do you want to give something back to your community and support vulnerable people in your area?
We’re looking for new trustees across England and Wales. Find out more ⤵️
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/forms/volunteering/opportunities/
We’re looking for new trustees across England and Wales. Find out more ⤵️
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/forms/volunteering/opportunities/
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Do you want to give something back to your community and support vulnerable people in your area?
We’re looking for new trustees across England and Wales. Find out more ⤵️
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/forms/volunteering/opportunities/
We’re looking for new trustees across England and Wales. Find out more ⤵️
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/forms/volunteering/opportunities/
Festive Workshops #Morley #AdultEducation
November 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Festive Workshops #Morley #AdultEducation
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Interested in learning more about the work YCE is doing to support the green transition in York?
In our annual report we outline our work from York Energy Advice and home assessments, to Solar for Schools, to our upcoming Solar City York project.
You can read more here:
In our annual report we outline our work from York Energy Advice and home assessments, to Solar for Schools, to our upcoming Solar City York project.
You can read more here:
yorkcommunityenergy.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Interested in learning more about the work YCE is doing to support the green transition in York?
In our annual report we outline our work from York Energy Advice and home assessments, to Solar for Schools, to our upcoming Solar City York project.
You can read more here:
In our annual report we outline our work from York Energy Advice and home assessments, to Solar for Schools, to our upcoming Solar City York project.
You can read more here:
Launching our brand new podcast The Ground Up by @groundworkyorkshire
Keep an eye out for episode 1: Indoor Air Quality
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Keep an eye out for episode 1: Indoor Air Quality
fb.watch/D9Nqv0S8_w/
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November 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Launching our brand new podcast The Ground Up by @groundworkyorkshire
Keep an eye out for episode 1: Indoor Air Quality
fb.watch/D9Nqv0S8_w/
Keep an eye out for episode 1: Indoor Air Quality
fb.watch/D9Nqv0S8_w/
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We measured the pre & post retrofit building fabric performance for Skipton Building Society's "The Big Retrofit" project. It's nice to see what can be achieved with a great team and some diligence.
www.skipton.co.uk/mortgages/ex...
www.skipton.co.uk/mortgages/ex...
Retrofitting Regent Road
Learn more about what retrofitting involves, the options available, how they work, and what you might need to consider for transitioning your home for net zero.
www.skipton.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We measured the pre & post retrofit building fabric performance for Skipton Building Society's "The Big Retrofit" project. It's nice to see what can be achieved with a great team and some diligence.
www.skipton.co.uk/mortgages/ex...
www.skipton.co.uk/mortgages/ex...
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🚀 113 homes in Essex now have zero energy bills for 5+ years!
The UK’s 1st zero-bill microgrid, led by @octopus.energy and others integrates solar, heat pumps & a 1MW/2MWh BESS ⚡
A major leap for sustainable living 🤝
The UK’s 1st zero-bill microgrid, led by @octopus.energy and others integrates solar, heat pumps & a 1MW/2MWh BESS ⚡
A major leap for sustainable living 🤝
Eclipse Power launches UK's largest zero-bill microgrid
Microgrids and private networks company Eclipse Power Optimise has launched the UK’s first microgrid community with no energy bills.
www.solarpowerportal.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🚀 113 homes in Essex now have zero energy bills for 5+ years!
The UK’s 1st zero-bill microgrid, led by @octopus.energy and others integrates solar, heat pumps & a 1MW/2MWh BESS ⚡
A major leap for sustainable living 🤝
The UK’s 1st zero-bill microgrid, led by @octopus.energy and others integrates solar, heat pumps & a 1MW/2MWh BESS ⚡
A major leap for sustainable living 🤝
It's Damp and Mould Awareness Week and Awaab’s Law coming into effect this Monday, 27th October - we encourage you to SAVE this post and keep it for reference - either for yourselves or for those more vulnerable in our society that might benefit.
October 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's Damp and Mould Awareness Week and Awaab’s Law coming into effect this Monday, 27th October - we encourage you to SAVE this post and keep it for reference - either for yourselves or for those more vulnerable in our society that might benefit.
Pumpkin carving can create big food waste if the innards and seeds aren't used so we've created a pumpkin cookbook with some top tips, example attached:
Incredible Edible- Richmond Hill
The Northern Network
#greencommunityhubs
Incredible Edible- Richmond Hill
The Northern Network
#greencommunityhubs
October 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Pumpkin carving can create big food waste if the innards and seeds aren't used so we've created a pumpkin cookbook with some top tips, example attached:
Incredible Edible- Richmond Hill
The Northern Network
#greencommunityhubs
Incredible Edible- Richmond Hill
The Northern Network
#greencommunityhubs
Groundwork Yorkshire has integrated a fully funded gas appliance servicing scheme into some of our key initiatives, such as Warm Homes Healthy Futures, which we deliver in partnership with National Energy Action (NEA).
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October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Groundwork Yorkshire has integrated a fully funded gas appliance servicing scheme into some of our key initiatives, such as Warm Homes Healthy Futures, which we deliver in partnership with National Energy Action (NEA).
www.linkedin.com/posts/ground...
www.linkedin.com/posts/ground...
We are approaching the final couple of weeks to apply for the Tesco #strongerstarts funding!
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
#CommunityGrants #Yorkshire
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
#CommunityGrants #Yorkshire
October 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We are approaching the final couple of weeks to apply for the Tesco #strongerstarts funding!
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
#CommunityGrants #Yorkshire
If you are a charity, school or community organisation that supports young people then we encourage you to apply.
#CommunityGrants #Yorkshire
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It's not long ago that most of us never even asked the question where the rubber on our tyres went when we realise we have to replace the worn ones. The obvious answer is: directly into nature.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
Opptil tre prosent av Oslofjordens lause massar består av bildekk: – Alvorleg
Ein ny rapport konkluderer med alarmerande mengder mikroplast i norsk natur. Blåskjel er hardt ramma.
www.nrk.no
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It's not long ago that most of us never even asked the question where the rubber on our tyres went when we realise we have to replace the worn ones. The obvious answer is: directly into nature.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
South Yorkshire’s Blue & Green Revolution: Empowering Young People to Build Community and Environmental Resilience
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October 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
South Yorkshire’s Blue & Green Revolution: Empowering Young People to Build Community and Environmental Resilience
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Churwell Primary Academy with help from Media Works, spent their CSR day rolling up their sleeves and clearing dense undergrowth.
To find out more about our CSR days, visit our website or contact; luke.humphrys@groundwork.org.uk
To find out more about our CSR days, visit our website or contact; luke.humphrys@groundwork.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Churwell Primary Academy with help from Media Works, spent their CSR day rolling up their sleeves and clearing dense undergrowth.
To find out more about our CSR days, visit our website or contact; luke.humphrys@groundwork.org.uk
To find out more about our CSR days, visit our website or contact; luke.humphrys@groundwork.org.uk
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We've heard that scammers are targeting vulnerable households who are waiting to hear about the Warm Home Discount. Please be #ScamAware and don't click on any links that claim to provide more information about the scheme.
October 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We've heard that scammers are targeting vulnerable households who are waiting to hear about the Warm Home Discount. Please be #ScamAware and don't click on any links that claim to provide more information about the scheme.
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Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system. Excellent new visual story on batteries in FT today shows just how far this technology has evolved.
Fasten your seatbelts, this is just the beginning.
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Fasten your seatbelts, this is just the beginning.
ig.ft.com/mega-batteri...
October 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system. Excellent new visual story on batteries in FT today shows just how far this technology has evolved.
Fasten your seatbelts, this is just the beginning.
ig.ft.com/mega-batteri...
Fasten your seatbelts, this is just the beginning.
ig.ft.com/mega-batteri...
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An excellent #MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) by #GuardIAS offering rich, accessible content on preventing #aquatic #InvasiveSpecies. Ideal for #students, #educators, professionals, and anyone interested in protecting our waters.
👉https://www.ecmunipv.it/login/index.php
🧪🌍🌐 #bioinvasions
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🧪🌍🌐 #bioinvasions
Help protect our waters! 🌊
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
An excellent #MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) by #GuardIAS offering rich, accessible content on preventing #aquatic #InvasiveSpecies. Ideal for #students, #educators, professionals, and anyone interested in protecting our waters.
👉https://www.ecmunipv.it/login/index.php
🧪🌍🌐 #bioinvasions
👉https://www.ecmunipv.it/login/index.php
🧪🌍🌐 #bioinvasions
Our Festive Workshops 2025 at the Learning Centre, in Morley, are coming soon! This year, we’re offering a lovely mix of creative workshops — from Chinese Brush Painting and Christmas Wreath Making to Digital Art and Festive Table Decorations. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! Don’t miss out.
October 14, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Our Festive Workshops 2025 at the Learning Centre, in Morley, are coming soon! This year, we’re offering a lovely mix of creative workshops — from Chinese Brush Painting and Christmas Wreath Making to Digital Art and Festive Table Decorations. There’s something for everyone to enjoy! Don’t miss out.
Groundwork Yorkshire Landscape Design Portfolio
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Design Portfolio film
YouTube video by Groundwork In The North
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October 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Groundwork Yorkshire Landscape Design Portfolio
youtu.be/fqskKlZPdkY
youtu.be/fqskKlZPdkY
The Welcome Spaces 2025/26 fund is now live, and open for applications from VCSE Organisations who meet the criteria.
If you would like to apply, visit the live link application form in our stories or type;
Welcome Spaces application form 2025/26
If you would like to apply, visit the live link application form in our stories or type;
Welcome Spaces application form 2025/26
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Welcome Spaces 2025/26 fund is now live, and open for applications from VCSE Organisations who meet the criteria.
If you would like to apply, visit the live link application form in our stories or type;
Welcome Spaces application form 2025/26
If you would like to apply, visit the live link application form in our stories or type;
Welcome Spaces application form 2025/26
Overall London and Yorkshire and the Humber collectively represent more than half of the top 20 constituencies affected by river and coastal flooding, highlighting that the east of England could be most negatively affected.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk
Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Overall London and Yorkshire and the Humber collectively represent more than half of the top 20 constituencies affected by river and coastal flooding, highlighting that the east of England could be most negatively affected.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
We have a range of free #SelfAdvocacy and planning resources, made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven.
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
They include daily and weekly planners, a self-care plan and services profile. To see them, visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl... #AAW25 #SelfAdvocacyWorks
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5) This is NOT because insulation does not work. It is a failure of design and delivery.
October 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
5) This is NOT because insulation does not work. It is a failure of design and delivery.