Our Work
- We provide information, advice and practical help to encourage
individuals and organisations to take practical steps towards a
more sustainable future.
- We act as a catalyst for change by inspiring and supporting
individuals and organisations to take local action to care for the
local and global environment and improve our communities.
- We champion the concept of sustainable development and
particularly the inclusion of environmental factors in all
decision-making to find sustainable solutions to society's
needs.
Our work provides local sustainable solutions that
deliver concurrent environmental, social and economic
benefits. Examples include:
Environmental
- Tackling climate change, including energy saving and renewable
energy generation
- Education for sustainable development
- Waste reduction and recycling
- Managing and improving biodiversity
- Supporting cycling and sustainable transport
- Supporting the sustainable use of natural resources such as
food, water, timber, and aggregates
- Managing and improving parks and open spaces
- Creating cleaner and greener neighbourhoods
Social
- Enhancing community cohesion and engaging excluded groups
- Improving health and well-being
- Contributing to citizenship and promoting positive community
action
- Developing public open space
- Helping young people to achieve their potential
Economic
- Helping build sustainable local economies
- Creating local employment opportunities
- Providing environmental services to businesses and other
organisations
- Delivering skills training and work experience
- Facilitating new social enterprise
- Supporting local business networking and inward investment
Groundwork Leicester
& Leicestershire
Parkfield, Western Park
Leicester, LE3 6HX
T 0116 222 0222
F 0116 255 2343
E
info@gwll.org.uk
