Manchester Salford Stockport Tameside & TraffordGROUNDWORK

Corporate Partnership with

Introduction

Groundwork Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford (MSSTT) is an

independent not-for-profit organisation that has an aim of Changing Places, Changing Lives through a wide range of initiatives, often with an environmental or

sustainability focus. Groundwork MSSTT works hard 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.

Contact us for further information:

W: www.groundwork.org.uk/msstt T: 0161 220 1000 E: msstt@groundwork.org.uk

Helping you achieve your business goals: Our Environmental Business Services (EBS) team

provide environmental, quality and health and safety business support. We have a track record of achieving bottom line

cost savings, supporting business improvement and growth, whilst helping companies to stay compliant and ahead of the

competition. Additionally we can help companies achieve their corporate social responsibility (CSR) aspirations through our

corporate volunteering programmes.

Creating a better environment: Our award winning team of Landscape Architects provide a full design,

consultation, client management and contract administration service. We offer everything from ideas for a neglected piece

of land through to major environmental improvement programmes to transform business parks, housing estates and other

areas of private and public land.

Blue Sky: Our in-house grounds maintenance company that supports ex-offenders through training and real work

experience. Blue Sky helps to reduce re-offending rates and offers ex-offenders new routes to progression whilst delivering

the highest quality grounds maintenance service.

Skills, training and employment: We deliver accredited, vocational and personal development training

programmes; including courses that ensure employers meet statutory obligations around health and safety, environmental

management and other work place requirements.

Corporate Social Responsibility: We work with communities in some of the most deprived areas of

Greater Manchester to help them build capacity, improve their environment and learn new skills. We welcome the support

from businesses to help us deliver these activites. Support can range from donations and sponsorship through to supported

delivery and volunteering.

We can support businesses in the following ways:

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All our services are priced competitively and any surplus we generate is channelled back into our

work with local communties

How Can You Work With Us?

There are a range of levels of involvement. We will

work with you to devise a programme of activity

which meets the needs and objectives of your

business:

1. Full corporate partnership

2. Donations and sponsorship

3. Involving your employees

4. Service procurement/delivery

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During 2012 Groundwork

trusts supported 220,000 days of social action by young people

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Why Partner With Us?

We can support you to embed your organisation in your local area and build relationships

with your local community.

We have a proven track record of working with local, national and multinational businesses.

Our approach is engaging, practical and motivational; by working with us your staff will see the immediate

and long lasting impact of their efforts.

A strong community based CSR approach helps you recruit and retain staff, build morale, strengthen

teams and enhance productivity.

You will enhance your sustainability credentials; building reputation and brand

awareness. We have dedicated staff members who can support promotion and marketing of your activities at local,

regional and national level.

We will help you turn your ideas into practical action.

Our commercial services will help you meet your statutory requirements and help your business

to operate more effectively.

Companies we’ve recently worked with:

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A corporate partnership with Groundwork MSSTT sends out a clear message

about your environmental and social credentials.

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“There is no better delivery partner in this field than

Groundwork. They have a first class

network of people on the ground.

That’s been hugely beneficial to M&S”

Mike Barry,

Head of Sustainable Development,

Marks & Spencer

Groundwork Corporate Partnership Scheme

Working together for mutual benefit

Does your organisation share our vision of improving the quality of life

for people in neighbourhoods most in need? If so, our Corporate Partner

Scheme has been designed with you and your business in mind.

For over 30 years, the principle of creating dynamic, innovative and mutually beneficial partnerships has been at the

heart of our approach to changing places, changing lives. We work with our partners to build stronger and

more prosperous local communities, overcome challenges and develop activities which cut across economic, social and

environmental issues.

Whether you are a large or small company, we can help you to deliver on your social and environmental goals while building

better and more prosperous local communities. Whatever your size or sector, we can help to bring your corporate social

responsibility agenda to life.

With our extensive experience of resource efficiency and environmental management, our advisors will support your business

to improve its operating efficiency and business practices whilst reducing costs, reducing risk and increasing competitiveness

- a win-win situation.

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“It’s a great experience

being able to work with

people you don’t get to

work with in a normal

day to day environment.

It’s good to get back to

my roots and do a bit for

my local community”

participant,

Corporate Volunteering

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Groundwork Corporate Partnership Scheme

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Partnership benefits:

Our basic Partnership

Free subscription to our Green Business Membership

Access to a dedicated Environmental Advisor

Brand and activity promotion

Use of Groundwork logo to promote partnership

1 day of corporate volunteering activity

Opportunities for involvement with local community projects through Groundwork

10% discount on subsequent CSR activities

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CSR or resource efficiency review, report and action plan

Support to implement resource efficiency recommendations

Management systems development and implementation

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Bolt-on services

As a Groundwork Corporate Partner you will receive the core services ticked below, basic partnership starts at £1,500

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“The CSR engagement tool

is a great way to make the

employees realise that the

company cares about the

workers’ general interests and

social commitment as well”

The Financial Times

Donations & Sponsorship

Making a donation or sponsoring a local good cause can help you:

Promote your organisation and position your brand

Enhance your environmental and community credibility

Demonstrate impact in your local community.

How much will it cost?

It’s up to you! Groundwork MSSTT welcomes donations or sponsorship to support specific projects or

themes of activity. These could be existing programmes or bespoke activities designed to meet the objectives

of your organisation. You could support habitat creation and protection, educational

initiatives in and out of school, community grants schemes, disadvantaged

young people and more! Sponsorship and donations help us lever in additional investment from

funders and local partners, increasing the value of your contribution. If your idea has a community and/or

environmental slant then we’d love to hear from you and to help you turn it into reality.

Benefits to you

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Participation ideas

Trafford Ecology Park – Owned by Groundwork MSSTT, this ecological haven in

the middle of Trafford Park requires regular maintenance and development. By sponsoring our

work in the park you will help support its upkeep, protect the rare habitats and species which

are found there and help us continue to keep the park functioning as an educational centre and

local resource. A few hundred pounds would cover regular, small scale maintenance; a more

substantial donation could pay for improvements or the creation of new facilities. Please contact

us if you are interested in sponsoring the Ecology Park or, alternatively, an open space which is

more local to you.

Princes Trust Team programme – A 12 week programme for disadvantaged

young people (aged 16-24). Groundwork delivers the Team programme on behalf of

Prince’s Trust and in partnership with local colleges. Participants undertake an outward bound

residential, a community project, a community challenge and work experience to gain a

Level 1 Certificate in Team Work, Employability and Community Skills. Sponsorship could

support a community project, fund enrichment activities to add value to the learning or provide

motivational rewards and incentives for the young people. Great Places Housing Association

have funded community projects in Levenshulme and Salix Housing Association gave bikes to

their tenants participating on the Team programme. Local and national businesses offer two

week work placements with mentoring, job shadowing and support. The nature of the Team

programme is such that your business can choose a variety of ways to support the programme.

Community grants schemes – Would you like to support community groups

in your area? At Groundwork, we are experienced in managing grant schemes and delivering

capacity building support to community and tenants groups. Our Eco Streets grants scheme

supports collective community action against climate change in the local area. Groups are

trained in developing their project idea, applying for funding, managing cash flow and involving

others. Projects have included re-use and recycling schemes, community gardens, grow your

own and local education initiatives. Cargill, City South, Great Places and Partington Housing

Associations have financially supported the grants pot. Or we could work with you to design a

bespoke grants programme tailored to your own CSR objectives.

School links – You could chose to support our projects in local schools. A number of our

projects focus on improving local school environments through the redesign of school grounds, the

delivery of outdoor education and providing environmental support. Through funding and support,

schools in deprived areas or local to your offices could be offered the opportunity to create an

engaging and inspiring climate for positive learning, which raises the profile of their school and the

achievements of the pupils

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Involving Your Employees

Benefits to you

Involving your employees in your CSR programme, typically through volunteering and fundraising, has been

proven to have the following benefits:

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

“It’s good to get

back to my roots

again and do a

bit more for my

community”

Participant

Corporate Volunteering

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We’ll work with you to get to know your business, your CSR objectives and to understand how you and your employees

want to make a positive difference. From there we tailor a programme which exactly meets your needs.

We offer a range of levels of involvement:

How can you get your employees involved?

There are no financial costs attached to this approach; the brokering service is included in our [basic] corporate partner

package (page 7). We recognise the value of your employees’ time, any support provided to our funded projects will be

received with thanks and make a genuine improvement to the outcome of the project.

How much will it cost?

Individual volunteering Supported by our professional team of community development workers, your staff can get hands on in their local community, on a cause relevant to them.

Brokering opportunities

We are involved in hundreds of community projects across Greater Manchester and we will provide you with a list

of current projects, putting individual employees in touch with groups they are interested in.

Using your business skills We work with disadvantaged young people and adults on learning and employment programmes. Your employees

could make a big difference to these programmes – either by providing support in programme design or

mentoring participants to improve their chances of progression and their understanding of the business world.

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This Groundwork project in

Stockport offers next steps

support for in-betweeners;

young people who miss out

on the support targeted at

the most disadvantaged

young people who lack the

family support, personal

knowledge and skills to help

them achieve their goals. The

project is funded by

Stockport Business Challenge

and many local businesses,

who have offered their

support through mentoring,

CV and interview advice, tours

of their premises, workshops

for young people and work

experience.

Supporters include:Man Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd, Adidas, SAS Daniels, Stockport Homes and Benchmark Building Supplies.

Case Study

Pass It On

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Group Volunteering

Employee Team Challenge

We can arrange a team challenge day or longer event for up to 20 employees at a time. Groups of employees will be supported to choose, design, problem solve and complete tasks during the event. You can choose to undertake the task at an existing Groundwork facility or project, such as Trafford Ecology Park. Alternatively you

might want to create a new project in your area to maximise your profile and underline your commitment to the local community.

Example tasks of different scales include:

Environmental management at Trafford Ecology Park – clearing pathways, cutting back vegetation, planting,

habitat surveys, repairing and painting handrails, replacing boardwalks and developing the buildings.

River clean ups and environmental management of nearby open spaces in the Medlock or Irk Valleys

Clean ups, maintenance and/or planting days at a local greenspace, park or community building

Make-over of a community garden or building

Design and implementation of a new facility for your local community eg. a play space or vegetable garden

How much will it cost?

Costs are dependent upon the activity and whether funding a new project is already in existence.

Indicative costs:

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Employee Challenge Day at a Groundwork or community project; approximate contribution

of £35 per participant for a minimum of 10 employees for 1 day plus cost of design and materials

Design and planning £300-£2,500 depending on the nature and scale of the project eg. a

very small scale project would require limited support, where as a major physical improvement project

would require professional services support

Equipment and materials as a guide £5,000-£10,000 would be sufficient for a small to

medium scheme

Outdoor classroom £7,000

Goal and ball hoop area for school grounds approximate cost of £5,000

Fruit trees £50 per standard tree

Large planters £200

Hardwood benches £260

Greenhouse £1000

NB. All costs are approximate and depend on specification and project.

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Group Volunteering

Team building days

Use Trafford Ecology Park for your team building needs. Based in the centre of Trafford Industrial Estate, the Eco Park is 11 hectares of tranquil open space. Categorised as a Site of Biological Importance, it is home to nationally protected species such as Great Crested Newts and Bee Orchids. Bring your staff and get away from it all in the heart of industrial South Manchester.

The Ecology Park is available to hire for meetings, conferences, training, team building and induction events. We have dedicated and

experienced staff who can help you plan, run and lead your events; including the delivery of Team Challenge activities. Our staff can

build in opportunities for employee fundraising challenges; an excellent way of financing your day or to raise sponsorship for a local

project or good cause. Motivate and inspire your employees, whilst developing core business and personal skills.

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Service Procurement and Delivery

Trafford Ecology Park

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How much will it cost?

Hire of Eco Park centre £350 per day

Staff support for day dependent on nature of activities

All our Employee Challenges and other activities are fully risk assessed and comply with Health and Safety Legislation

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Feasibility studies

Design and costing

Obtaining competitive tenders

Appointing and managing a contractor

Further grounds maintenance

Our community engagement specialists can also

consult and involve your employees and the local

community in your plans; enabling you to demonstrate

your commitment to your staff and the local area,

whilst ensuring your employees feel engaged in the

changes to their working environment.

Service Procurement and Delivery

Employ our Landscape Architects to improve your working environment; it might be an area for rest and relaxation, an outdoor gym or a simple planting scheme. By working with us you will be assured of a low maintenance, practical, visually stunning and environmentally sustainable scheme.

The Landscape Team can manage your project through:

Landscape Design

What services do we offer?

Benefits to you?Groundwork offers a range of business services which we are happy to quote for on a competitive basis. Choosing to procure your

services from a socially responsible, charitable organisation like ours helps you:

Demonstrate your commitment to social responsibility and sustainability whilst raising your brand profile

Deliver social return on investment through your business operations

Learn from our expertise to improve the environmental and social sustainability of your business operations

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In 2012/13 we improved 819,572m2 of land in local communities

Our Blue Sky Grounds Maintenance Team offer competitive quotes to meet all your grounds maintenance needs. Blue Sky is an employment rehabilitation programme for ex-offenders. Employees receive a six month supported contract

with the organisation as a step towards permanent employment. Due to our commitment to training, support and fair wages, a

number of our employees have stayed with us and progressed towards supervisory roles.

Grounds Maintenance

Groundwork can help you undertake issue based consultation with your employees and local communities. Our experienced Community Development Team will bring additional capacity and advise you on the

most appropriate engagement tools. If you want to ensure your results are independent and objective, we can

run the consultation and analyse the results on your behalf.

Resource Efficiency

Groundwork Environmental Advisors deliver detailed Resource Efficiency Audits that can help businesses identify and achieve cost, carbon, water and material savings. By identifying your savings through a Resource Efficiency Audit your business will benefit from reduced costs, a

reduced carbon footprint and by working with Groundwork you are contributing to your CSR activity as all surplus

made goes back into our work in your local community.

Employee and Community Engagement

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Statistics show that

only 15% of Blue Sky

employees re-offend,

compared to the

national re-offending

rate of 60%

Contact us for further information:

W: www.groundwork.org.uk/msstt T:0161 220 1000 E: msstt@groundwork.org.uk