Groundwork to Receive £121,291 for Natural Neighbourhoods Scheme

Strategic Insights -

Groundwork's Natural Neighbourhoods scheme, a program aimed at enhancing local environments and supporting community development, has been awarded £121,291 from the government's £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund. In addition to this grant, Groundwork will receive a total of £2.2 million for its operations across the UK. The funding will be utilized to support work on four woodland areas in South Tyneside, including Monkton Community Woodland, Tilesheds, the Green Man Plantation, and West Boldon Lodge. This project will create jobs for young people, help unemployed individuals develop new skills, and assist in nature recovery and combating climate change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Groundwork's Natural Neighbourhoods scheme has been awarded £121,291 from the government's £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
  • The total funding received by Groundwork for its UK operations is £2.2 million.
  • The funding will be used to support work on four woodland areas in South Tyneside.
  • The project will create jobs for 15 young people and engage 80 volunteers.
  • The project will focus on supporting environmental education and connecting people with green spaces.
  • Groundwork will be working in partnership with South Tyneside Council, National Grid, and the Land Trust.
  • The project aims to improve local woodland areas for wildlife and the community, as well as contribute to the wellbeing of the local community.
  • The funding is part of the government's 10-point plan to kick-start nature recovery and tackle climate change.
  • The Green Recovery Challenge Fund is being delivered by the National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Statistics:

  • £121,291: The amount of funding received by Groundwork for its Natural Neighbourhoods scheme.
  • £2.2 million: The total amount of funding received by Groundwork for its UK operations.
  • 4: The number of woodland areas in South Tyneside that will benefit from the funding.
  • 15: The number of jobs that will be created for young people through the project.
  • 80: The number of volunteers that will be engaged with the project.
  • 30 hectares: The combined coverage area of the four woodland areas.

Sources:

  • Byline: Tony Gillan
  • Groundwork website: (https://www.groundwork.org.uk/)
  • South Tyneside Council
  • National Grid
  • The Land Trust
  • Natural England
  • Environment Agency
  • National Lottery Heritage Fund
  • Shield Gazette: (https://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/politics/council/work-underway-to-restore-mudflat-and-saltmarsh-habitats-to-the-river-tyne-at-hebburn-3174021)