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Groundwork
Pennine Lancashire
Groundwork
Pennine Lancashire
•The biggest environmental charity in Lancashire •Our purpose is to build sustainable communities •We operate as a social business which means:
•No shareholders to distribute profits to•We offer social dividends to support the local community
•We work with local communities to improve their quality of life
•We use the local environment as a tool to help people make healthier choices
•We help people gain improved social and economic prospects
Environment for……People…Places…Business
Offshoots
Offshoots•Offshoots is Lancashire’s most successful Permaculture project
•The site is based in the walled garden of Towneley Hall in Burnley
•It has been in existence since 1997
•The project develops and promotes sustainable and environmentally-friendly ways of living
•We work with schools, colleges, public bodies, industry, visitors and volunteers of all ages and abilities
It started with a derelict Council Compound and a caravan
By 2007 it had achieved its current layout
In November 2011 it won Bronze in the International Green Awards hosted at the Natural History Museum
Offshoots
OffshootsCommunity engagement
Health related
Local communities
Businesses – CSR opportunities
OffshootsCommunity engagement
Communities of interest; • Art,• herbal remedies, • renewable energy, • sustainable construction
Cool Climate / It’s Our Planet
Different backgrounds
Different backgrounds
Hard to engage groups
“Joe is a regular truant from school; however over the past couple of weeks we have started to notice a steady improvement in his attendance. He has never missed a session at SMART and we can see his confidence growing.” Unity College
OffshootsMorning Session Outcomes Achieved
Getting to know you....IcebreakersTeam Building Tour of the siteLearning the art of illustration
Improved communication skills Young people encouraged to participate in decision making Social skills improved
Wood carving – making a sycamore dinner plate Developing and raising confidence and self esteem Increasing numeracy, IT and literacy skills
Bushcraft- Shelter Building and survival skills Young people given the opportunity to develop relationships and have fun Social skills improved Increase in motivation
Horticulture – Grow your own...Build planters and explore using everyday objects for growing fruit and vegetables in.
Increase employability skills and chances giving improved opportunities to seek employment, training or further education
Increasing numeracy, IT and literacy skills Promoting healthier lifestyles both at the project and at home
OffshootsAfternoon Session Outcomes Achieved
Mixed Media Session Young people have the opportunity to develop socially in a safe environment Increased ICT skills and knowledge
Employability – CV writing employment opportunities in relation to morning sessions
Increase employability skills and chances Individual learning needs met and supported Increased knowledge of life skills
Raising Aspirations – allowing young people to explore the world beyond the one they life in
Increase in aspiration self confidence and esteem Individual learning needs met and supported
Mixed MediaDrugs and Alcohol Session
Challenging issues relevant to young people i.e. risk taking behaviour
Offshoots
www.gwpl.co.uk
