Groundwork MSSTT: Changing Places Changing Lives Formed in 2008 but over 25 years history in area Part of the National Federation of Groundwork Trusts Financially and operationally independent Charitable status, Not for Profit Work to deliver, inspire and improve local areas,

businesses and the lives of local people, many of whom live in some of our most challenging neighbourhoods.

Our Impact

Between 2011 and 2012 we… Improved 713,311 M2 of land Actively involved 3,302 young people in projects Helped people gain 359 formal qualifications Supported 321 businesses Created 31 jobs Helped avoid or save 43,135 Tonnes of C02 emmissions Actively involved 24 Schools

Working with Local Communities

Our Vision:

To improve the quality of life for people in neighbourhoods most in need in Manchester, Stockport,

Salford, Tameside & Trafford

Key areas of Community Activity

Sustainable living Community engagement and cohesion Creating better places to live and work Health & well-being Young people Employment and economic activity

Current projects in Stockport

Pass It On: Next Steps Support

Funded through Stockport Business Challenge

Youth project with 2 core outcomes: Get young people into

sustained employment, training and education

Improve aspirations and confidence

How is Pass It On different?

Targets “in-betweeners” Develops and rewards a peer

mentoring support network Works closely with local

businesses and delivery partners

Designed to “fill the gaps” in current 15-19 provision

Sustainable StockportPositioning Stockport to be a Sustainable Living exemplar town, showcasing locally delivered, sustainable solutions

Target Outcomes:

3 new Sustainable Living groupsGroups trained to ensure longevityEstablishment of “Sustainable Living” Stockport networkDemonstrable carbon savings and behaviour changeTransferable learning

Sustainable Stockport Working in…

Offerton Woodley / Bredbury Romiley Bramhall Cheadle

Blue Sky

Nationally employed more than 700 people with a criminal record since 2005

48% employees progressing into permanent employment

Re-offending rates are 15% - around one quarter of national average.

Blue Sky in Stockport

Stockport Homes & Stockport MBC – Environmental Improvement Service in Priority 1 Areas Contract value £263K over 18 months (2010-12)19 people with criminal records provided with employment16 people stayed for 13 weeks or more and achieved at least 1 qualification 52% secured onward employmentLed to 3 new contracts with Stockport Homes and Equity Housing

“This job has given me the self-belief that there is hope after prison. The satisfaction I get after we have

completed a big job and see the improvement to peoples properties and how it affects their families is second to

none” Anthony, Stockport Team Operative

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Working in Partnership with Local Businesses

Supporting our work through CSR

Commissioning Sponsorship Volunteering

CommissioningWhy? Deliver social return on investment through your business operationsStrengthen community relations

Services…Landscape DesignEmployee and Community engagementBlue Sky

SponsorshipWhy? Promote your organisation and position your brand Enhance your environmental and community credibility Demonstrate impact in your local community

How? Sponsor an existing project Design and deliver a bespoke project Financially support a community grants scheme

Volunteering

Why? Improve team working and relationships Build confidence and communication skills Increase motivation and engagement Improve performance and productivity Achieve better recruitment and retention Build a positive company atmosphere Make a positive impact on your local community

Volunteering

How? Signpost your employees to local projects Use your business skills to support our projects e.g mentoring and

advising young people Hold an Employee Team Challenge Day

At an existing venue e.g Trafford Ecology Park Work on a local Stockport project – Groundwork project or one

of your choice Develop and deliver a bespoke project

Corporate Volunteering in Action….

Contact Details

Deborah Murray

Sustainable Communities Manager

0161 220 1056

07792 186 074

deborah.murray@groundwork.org.uk