Groundwork Thames Valley is an independent charity that works to create social, economic and environmental improvements.
We work with local people in projects that strengthen communities and improve the environment. Every year we deliver hundreds of practical improvement projects across the West London, Heathrow and Thames Valley area, focusing on those communities in greatest need.
To see what we did in 2007, download a copy of our 2007 Annual Review [1.8 MB PDF].
Groundwork Thames Valley has over 20 years experience of community engagement, landscape architecture, partnership building and project management. Our work helps to improve the natural and built environment; create stronger neighbourhoods; provide opportunities for learning new skills; realise young people's potential, and engage the local business community.
Blue Sky employs only ex-offenders and offers them a real
job with work-based training in the grounds maintenance sector. It
provides the social and employment skills necessary to help its
employees to (re-)enter the workplace. Find out more at:
http://www.blueskydevelopment.co.uk/
WLFC operates an electric wide-beam canal boat, the Elsdale II, along the Grand Union Canal in Hillingdon, Hounslow and Ealing. The boat was especially designed and constructed to offer community groups and schools the opportunity to discover the local canal environment and heritage. The boat is also available for private hire. Find out more at: http://www.elsdale.co.uk/
The Reading Motor
Education Project works with young people in the Reading area from
the age of 12, offering practical training in motor
mechanics. Our particular emphasis is on working with less
advantaged young people and those at risk of not moving onto
employment, education or training.
The project is part of the group of SKIDZ projects, all of which
are registered charities. They each work in partnership with
different agencies to offer young people the chance to participate
in challenging activities that develop skills and build a sense of
achievement and self-esteem.
Everything we do contributes to our vision of a society made up of sustainable communities which are vibrant, healthy and safe, which respect the local and global environment and where individuals and enterprise prosper.