Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Get free impartial advice on energy-saving home improvements, including ways to make your home comfortable and affordable to run. Our advisers can help you understand your options and available support. 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Free energy advice before the price cap increases: www.groundwork.org.uk/groundwork-o...groundwork.org.ukNEWS: Groundwork offers energy saving advice ahead of Energy Price cap hike - GroundworkWith energy bills set to rise again, Groundwork is encouraging households to take control of their energy bills to help stay warm and well. The latest 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Last week we worked with Centrica colleagues to improve a patch of overgrown grassland at Whitehall Pocket Park. We started by removing the existing grass from the area, and then we sowed wildflower seeds. Additionally, we planted UK native flowers along the site, including bluebells and snowdrops. 010
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026News that we have won yet another award to be announced soon. It's proving a good year for the recognition. 001
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026COMMUNITY CANVAS IS BACK! 🎨 Come and join us for another round of Community Canvas! A fun, friendly group where you can relax, get creative and try something new! 🖌️✨ 010
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireVoluntary Action Leeds @volactionleeds.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Voluntary Action Leeds Recruitment Team is excited to be partnering with Better Action For Families on an exciting opportunity. They’re looking for a Charity Manager to join their organisation 💚 👉https://ow.ly/zuPT50ZKwEZ #LeedsJobs #RecruitmentLeeds #CharityJob 001
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireLeeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 24/09/2026There is an opportunity to join an advisory group for autistic adults, focusing on the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. The group's aim is to help improve mental health care. Find out more about how to take part here: thepsc.co.uk/page/mental-...thepsc.co.ukMental Health Act Code of Practice Lived Experience Advisory Groups - People with a Learning Disability and Autistic People - The PSCTake part to share your views and experiences - to help improve mental health care in England 011
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireChild Poverty Action Group @cpaguk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We've published new research today on how the cost-of-living crisis is damaging family life and the quality of childhood itself. Some key stats: - 79% of parents polled are finding it harder to raise children because of the cost of living compared with two years ago 1/5 11815
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It just reminds that it has been difficult for households to get retrofits for very unsuitable housing stock for decades! 000
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireLeeds Sustainability Institute @leeds-lsi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The LSI's latest publication shows that a pragmatic approach to improving the thermal performance of new-build housing, without disruptive design and technological dependency, is achievable. url6649.tandfonline.com/ls/click?upn...url6649.tandfonline.comFortifying fabric energy performance: embedding resilience in conventional new-build masonry housing using enhanced design targetsImproving the thermal performance of new-build homes is central to many decarbonisation strategies, yet progress remains constrained by regulatory requirements, performance gaps, and entrenched con... 001
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireDr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 23/09/2026this looks great and EXTREMELY USEFUL 03710
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Come along to Warm Works Todmorden Learning Centre bringing together practical advice, local expertise and community support to help people in and around Todmorden make their homes warmer, healthier and more energy efficient. 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026What happens when healthcare goes beyond the clinic and meets people where they are? www.groundwork.org.uk/yorkshire/ne...groundwork.org.ukIn This Together: Reaching the Communities Most Often Missed - GroundworkWhat happens when healthcare goes beyond the clinic and meets people where they are? Our latest video showcases the first year of the In This Together 000
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireThe Bureau of Investigative Journalism @tbij.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We are looking for a Climate and Environment Editor to lead our award-winning team investigating the governments, companies and people exacerbating the climate crisis. Contract: Full-time Salary: £59-£62k Location: London office – hybrid working 11518
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Our West Yorkshire Communities Team were thrilled to win the Social Enterprise Award 2026 at the Morgan Sindall Construction Supply Chain Awards. The team have facilitated social value projects at Bedford Fields Community Forest Garden in Leeds and St Mary's Community Centre in Pontefract. 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I've taken a fair few up there, mono, but hadn't seen this one, unless a long time ago. 030
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireThe Conservation Volunteers @tcvnational.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Citizen science is a fantastic way to explore your local environment while contributing to valuable scientific research. From monitoring wildlife & trees to recording environmental data, there are numerous ways for people of all ages to get involved in conservation projects. buff.ly/ZKD97a2 051
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026145g of CO₂ per km as high as small petrol and higher than many small diesel! 010
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Fab day at RHS Harlow Carr -thanks to all the staff there for making it special and for giving us a kitchen garden tour which was very interesting, with Appletree Community Garden group, which is a #greencommunityhubs with The Northern Network 011
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Our Mission: Practical Action To Create A Fair And Green Future In Which People, Places And Nature Thrive. Help us. Become a Trustee. Help shape Yorkshire's future. A pack will be available soon, meantime you can apply. www.groundwork.org.uk/yorkshire/ab...groundwork.org.ukYorkshire Board - GroundworkWe are governed by a Board of Trustees who along with our Executive Director and Senior Management Team, determine policy and the strategic direction of 001
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Officially, the water industry in England is regulated. Practically, it's unregulated. There's no difference between what it does under the eye of the Environment Agency and what it would do if the EA did not exist. The EA is completely useless, by design. www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comDry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutinyExclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026 9824421018
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026We cooked veg fajitas and went to the park to burn off some energy after a game of hide and seek then back for more clay creations and uno Wakefield Families #haf 010
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireNational Energy Action @nea.org.uk · 18/08/2026Join us at our Wales Fuel Poverty Conference on Thursday 8 October. We'll have sessions on the future of retrofit, advice-focused workshops and working with the new Welsh government. See our programme and register today: www.nea.org.uk/what-we-do/e... 001
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireVegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner @vegplotter.com · 13/08/2026Growing food is key to health, wellbeing, and the environment. That’s why we created the free VegPlotter Schools portal! Teachers can help pupils plan gardens & learn to grow. Let’s inspire kids (and families) to embrace gardening and make a greener future. 🌱 vegplotter #vegplotter #gardenplanner 2259
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireProf. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Hottest month on record on Earth. yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/08/july...yaleclimateconnections.orgJuly 2026 ties with July 2024 as Earth's hottest month on record » Yale Climate ConnectionsNorth America, Africa, and Asia all experienced their hottest month on record. 2255113
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireThe Conservation Volunteers @tcvnational.bsky.social · 11/08/2026#Careers with TCV! 🌱 Senior Project Officer – Sale Water Park, with work across #GreaterManchester 🌱 Senior Project Officer - #London Find more information about these roles here: buff.ly/PMoyoIf #BetterNatureForAll #JoinInFeelGood #hiring #recruitment #recruiting #environment 011
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026The Met Issued an 'Extreme Heat' warning for this Thursday. It's not just for the South of England, it's expected to reach up to #Sheffield #Yorkshire. #BeatTheHeat take simple measures to ensure you remain cool. 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Groundwork Yorkshire’s landscape architecture team is celebrating a major milestone as the Shipley Health and Wellbeing Centre project reaches the shortlist for the prestigious Landscape Institute (LI) Awards, taking place in London this November. gwkydesign.org.uk/flagship-gro...gwkydesign.org.ukFlagship Groundwork Yorkshire Project Shortlisted for National Landscape Institute Awards – Groundwork Yorkshire Landscape Architecture 000
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 10/08/2026The BAMS State of the Climate report for 2025, published today, shows that the global climate set several new records, including atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide, the loss of glacial ice from mountain regions, and the dryness of global soils. Read more ⬇️ buff.ly/tkbuQdS 25453
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireDr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 10/08/2026European summers aren't what they used to be! Grey curve is the climate of 1950-90. Every coloured line is a summer since 1991. Every one since 2005 sits beyond the 95th percentile of the curve. This isn't a shifting #climate. It's already a new one! 🤯🥵 Plot inspired by Barriopedro et al. 2011 4228146
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Kids summer holiday fun Thurs and Fri in August, free and includes free lunch. No need to book, just turn up at St Vincents, LS9 011
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 30/07/2026It's Love Parks Week, a week hosted by Keep Britain Tidy to celebrate the incredible parks and green spaces on your doorstep. Looking for somewhere to walk, play, relax or reconnect with nature? 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026We're working with The King's Trust to deliver a Green Skills programme for 16-30 year olds in Leeds. Join us in the Groundwork Learning Centre and hear all about roles in the sector while gaining valuable skills and experience. Join us on 4th August for a taster day. 001
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026 Summary: Salary: £25,400 – £28,000 FTE per annum (0.5 FTE initially) Location: Based in Riccall (YO19 6PW), delivering across Yorkshire 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Job: Lead Bushcraft Facilitator at Project: WILD C.I.C. At Project: WILD C.I.C., we help people build real, lasting connections with the nature on their doorstep. We’re currently recruiting an experienced Lead Bushcraft Facilitator to deliver our expanding range of outdoor bushcraft programmes. 100
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireLeeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 28/07/2026There are just a few days left to apply for our Deputy Manager #JobVacancy! This role involves leading our projects, working across our and @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social 's service. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/07/09/a... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs 032
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Great day today, working with staff from Miller Homes Ltd at Rabbit Ings Country Park. We cleared areas of grass to allow wildflowers to be able to flourish in the future. 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 28/07/2026We are recruiting for a: Sessional Digital Skills Learning Support Assistant We are seeking a patient, enthusiastic, and digitally savvy Sessional Learning Support Assistant to join our team. 000
Reposted by Groundwork Yorkshireforumcentral.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social · 23/07/2026It was great to be part of the Disability Pride event hosted by Scope at their Leeds base. A brilliant turnout, with talks, badge-making, and even BBC Radio Leeds dropping by to cover it. 121
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Only a week to go until the next Health & Wellbeing Event for Morley and District. We'll be there with our Green Doctors, Morley Shed, Communities team and Learning centre colleagues. Hope to see you there 000
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Groundwork went foraging at Appletree for elderflower to make cordial in early June. They also looked at fruit and veg from the supermarket to see where seeds come from so they can grow more. 001
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 09/07/2026#BeatTheHeat Just a few of many tips to keep cool 000
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireThe Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Our 2026 #BrokenPlate report shows the price gap between healthier and less healthy food is now at its widest level in over a decade. We've identified four ways the government can reverse this trend and ensure everyone has access healthy and sustainable food: foodfoundation.org.uk/publication/... 195
Groundwork Yorkshire @groundworkyorks.bsky.social · 07/07/2026The Ground Up Podcast, Episode 13, youtu.be/byn4HLnmu4gyoutu.beThe Ground Up, Episode 13, Adrian's Podcast FinalYouTube video by Groundwork In The North 000
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireLeo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 22/06/2026After 18 months of R&D with a team of specialist academics, I'm VERY excited to say that @carbonbrief.org has just launched 'Project Cosmos'... ...the world's largest database of climate research Our hope is this becomes a major new resource interactive.carbonbrief.org/cosmos/index...interactive.carbonbrief.orgProject Cosmos – the world’s largest database of climate change research 8296126
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireLeeds Autism Services @leedsautism.bsky.social · 23/06/2026⚠️AMBER WEATHER WARNING⚠️ A heatwave is predicted throughout this week, so we have put together an easy-read guide to help you manage the hot weather 😎 >> www.leedsautism.org.uk/beat-the-hea 112
Reposted by Groundwork YorkshireDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 23/06/2026The ‘silent killer’: what you need to know about heatwaves How spells of hot weather put us in danger and what measures we can take to protect ourselves #climatecrisis #heatwave www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comThe ‘silent killer’: what you need to know about heatwavesHow spells of hot weather put us in danger and what measures we can take to protect ourselves 56136