Groundwork Partnership

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The Best Connection x Groundwork Partnership 2026

A national charity partnership driving community impact, environmental improvement and support for people across the UK. 

In 2026, The Best Connection is proud to be working in partnership with Groundwork, supporting communities through environmental action, volunteering and fundraising initiatives delivered nationwide across our branch network. 

Through a year-long programme of activity, we’ll be working together to improve local spaces, support community-led projects and help create opportunities for people across the country.

This partnership brings together our colleagues, clients and temporary workforce to help create greener spaces, strengthen communities and deliver meaningful impact in the places where we live and work.

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1 National Partnership

80+ Branches

12 Months of Activity

About the Partnership 

A National Commitment to Communities 

The TBC x Groundwork partnership is built on shared values around people, community and the environment. As a national recruitment business with a strong local presence, The Best Connection is committed to supporting initiatives that deliver long-term social and environmental benefit. 

Through this partnership, we aim to: 

Support Community-Led Environmental Projects 

Encourage Volunteering Across Our Branch Network 

Improve Access to Skills, Employability and Opportunity 

Deliver Consistent Corporate Social Responsibility Activity Across the UK 

The partnership runs throughout 2026, with activity delivered locally by branches and nationally through coordinated campaigns. 

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Who Groundwork Is 

Groundwork is a leading environmental and community action charity working across the UK to create stronger, greener and more resilient communities. 

Their work includes: 

  • Environmental improvement and regeneration projects 
  • Youth and employability programmes 
  • Community gardens and green spaces 
  • Local neighbourhood improvement initiatives 
  • Groundwork works directly with communities, businesses and local partners to deliver practical, lasting change where it’s needed most. 
Learn More About Groundwork
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How to Get Involved

There are lots of ways to get involved in Groundwork initiatives throughout 2026. Whether you want to fundraise, volunteer or support projects locally, every contribution helps create real impact.

  • Fundraise: Take part in national campaigns and branch-led fundraising activity.
  • Volunteer: Join community projects such as gardening, clean-ups and local environmental improvements.
  • Partner: Businesses can sponsor projects, join activities or support campaigns as part of their CSR goals.
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16,053 Local Organisations Supported

£101m Invested in Communities

156,504 Volunteering Hours

Throughout 2026, the partnership will deliver a structured programme of activity supporting communities, the environment and local engagement across the UK. 

Our branches, colleagues and workers will take part in hands-on community action, including: 

  • Community gardening projects 
  • Litter picking and clean-up initiatives 
  • Local environmental improvements 
  • Branch-led volunteering days 

These activities help improve local spaces while encouraging teamwork and community pride. 

The partnership will also support programmes focused on: 

  • Skills development and employability 
  • Local youth initiatives 
  • Community resilience projects 

These initiatives aim to support people into opportunity, build confidence and strengthen local communities. 

A calendar of national fundraising and awareness campaigns will run throughout the year, including: 

  • Sunflower Campaign 
  • Go Green for Groundwork 
  • Back to School Recycling Drive 
  • Great North Run and Marathon Fundraising 
  • Advent Calendar 

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

We’re incredibly proud to partner with Groundwork for 2026. Their work supporting communities, improving local environments, and creating opportunities for people aligns perfectly with our values. This partnership gives our teams across the country the chance to get involved in projects that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to seeing the positive impact we can achieve together.

Andy Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer at The Best Connection

We are excited to launch this new charity partnership that will go a long way in helping Groundwork create greener, healthier communities across the UK throughout 2026 and beyond. Thank you to The Best Connection for your much-needed support in helping us to change places and lives.

Graham Duxbury, Groundwork’s UK Chief Executive

A national charity partnership focused on community, environmental and employability impact across the UK.

The partnership runs throughout 2026.

Communities can support projects, volunteer with teams or take part in fundraising activity.

Projects are delivered locally, supporting communities across the UK where The Best Connection operates.

Environmental improvements, youth initiatives, employability support and community resilience projects.

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