Groundwork Five Counties

⏰ Last chance to apply - vacancy closing next Tuesday 30th June! ⏰

Join our team as a Green Doctor, an energy advisor to help households be better off financially, become more energy efficient, and more comfortable at home.

We help people to find better tariffs, encourage energy-saving behaviours, advise on energy debt, benefits and grants, tackle damp and mould, install small measures (radiator foil, LED bulbs, etc) and more – no two days are the same!

We welcome passionate people of all ages and backgrounds. Knowledge or qualifications of energy efficiency would be useful but not vital, we will provide full training.

📍 Applicants must live in East Lincolnshire with a valid driving license and own car.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://ow.ly/fcV150Ze6Y7

🌡️ These temperatures can be dangerous to health, make sure to stay safe with our Green Doctor top tips!

☀️ Close all windows and curtains during the day and open all up after sundown
🥵 Use fans to create a cross breeze or put a frozen bottle of water in front of it
🐶 Don't let pets outside, have plenty of water and shaded places inside for them

And of course, look after yourself and others. Check in with vulnerable neighbours, friends and family ♥️

🤝 Communities come in many forms, from neighbourhoods and people joined by similar interests to workplaces and faith groups. We all need to look after each other.

Do you know how to support your community in an emergency? What if there was a quickly spreading flooding or sudden loss of utilities?

Our FREE Community Response Plan webinars are here so you can be prepared for such risks. Learn what a plan entails, the importance of having one, and how to start developing yours.

The events are run twice with the same content, so you can choose your preferred day and time to attend:

🗓️ Wednesday 1st July 2pm - 3:30pm
🗓️ Thursday 2nd July 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open to community and faith groups, organisations, and local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Find out more and register 👇
https://ow.ly/IMk550Z9QZk

Local Resilience Forum for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland / Communities Prepared

📣 Calling all community groups in the East Midlands! Could you benefit from up to £2,000?

Groundwork is working with Postcode Lottery to deliver Grassroots Grants – unrestricted funding to small organisations across England doing vital work in their local communities.

The funding is flexible. Use it for rent, utilities, staff time, equipment or community activities. You decide where it goes.

Priority is given to organisations supporting communities in the most deprived areas and those working with marginalised or vulnerable people.

If your annual turnover is under £25,000, you could be eligible.

Applications are open until September 2026 and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Find out more and apply 👇
https://ow.ly/8vrH50Zc9fF

Groundwork / Postcode Lottery UK

🌳 We are very saddened by the news this week that the Major Oak in Sherwood Forest has died.

This magnificent tree plays a huge part in the legend of Robin Hood, and is thought to be between 800 and 1,000 years old.

As a charity that has advocated for the environment in Nottinghamshire for over 35 years (a sliver of time in comparison!), we know the tree will be missed by many.

📸 Photo credit: Visit Notts

🦋 FREE guided walk all about butterflies on Sunday 5th July in Normanton le Heath!

This will be a slow walk for all ages, led by Richard Jeffery (County Butterfly Recorder at East Midlands Butterfly Conservation) to spot and identify butterflies and other wildlife.

Come along to enjoy a mid-day amble and learn something new about these wonderful creatures.

🗓️ Sunday 5th July, 11am – 1pm
📍Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood, Normanton le Heath, Coalville, LE67 2TD
🚗 Free parking

Limited spaces available, book yours here 👇
https://ow.ly/3mj650Ze4qM

The National Forest / The Woodland Trust

💡 VACANCY: Green Doctor Energy Advisor in East Lincolnshire 💡

Are you a confident communicator? Do you want to help vulnerable people to be better off? Then you’re what we’re looking for!

We help people to find better tariffs, encourage energy-saving behaviours, advise on energy debt, benefits and grants, tackle damp and mould, install small measures (radiator foil, LED bulbs, etc) and more – no two days are the same!

We welcome passionate people of all ages and backgrounds. Knowledge or qualifications of energy efficiency would be useful but not vital, we will provide full training.

⏰ Application closing date: 5pm 30th June 2026

Find out more and apply 👇
https://ow.ly/TSF350Zakn1

💚 Volunteer with us at the Cheapside Green Community Hub in Worksop!

Since 2024, this outdoor space has hosted dozens of events and workshops for local people. To make it even better, we need volunteers to help us with:

🔨 Building polytunnels, raised beds, and seating
🪴 Planting native species, weeding, and other gardening
🐦 Creating wildlife habitats
🦋 Improving local biodiversity.. and other tasks!

🗓️ We’ll be here every other Friday 9:30am – 2:30pm. You can still sign up even if you can’t attend every time or all day. Every hour you spent with us is greatly appreciated!

People of all ages and abilities are welcome. You’ll receive full training, all PPE, refreshments and reimbursement of transport costs.

Find out more and sign up 👇
https://ow.ly/fjbx50Z9Qse

Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service - BCVS / Bassetlaw District Council

📣 Our Impact Report 2025/26 is out!

We are so proud of all that we've achieved this year, including:

😊 Supporting 5,102 people across all projects
💡 Saving households a total of £729,612 through our energy advice
📋 Helped 231 people into work, education or training
🚗 Saving 1,492 tonnes of CO2 - the same as driving over 4.4 million miles
🌳 Restoring 415,964 m² of landscape - that's 58 football fields

💚 And a special shout-out to the 367 volunteers who helped us to look after green spaces this year!

All this and much more can be found in our Impact Report. Enjoy reading it here 👇
https://ow.ly/SiFe50Z9MlJ

📋 Do you have a Community Response Plan, so you know what actions to take in case of an emergency? If not, these FREE webinars are for you!

You will gain understanding of what a Community Response Plan is, the importance of having one, and how to start developing yours.

It is run twice with the same content, so you can choose your preferred day and time to attend:

🗓️ Wednesday 1st July 2pm - 3:30pm
🗓️ Thursday 2nd July 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Open to community and faith groups, organisations, and local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Find out more and register 👇
https://ow.ly/IMk550Z9QZk

Local Resilience Forum for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland / Communities Prepared