United Futures is the name for a partnership which combines Groundwork's regeneration and community liaison expertise with United Utilities' local presence and commitment to making a positive difference.
The overall aim of the partnership is to improve neighbourhoods following United Utilities' network improvement work.
Groundwork supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people's lives, their prospects and the places where they live, work and play.
From community clean-up to public space improvements, the United Futures team will work with communities to develop a sustainable, tailored projects which enhances the work of United Utilities for the benefit of local people
The key benefits of the United Futures partnership are:
- Expertise in developing and delivering bespoke, sustainable projects
- Financial leverage - every £1 invested by United Utilities can usually be converted into at least £3 spend on the project
- Community consultation leading to best fit solutions
- Access to the entire network of Groundwork Trusts who are the leading experts in the physical delivery of sustainable community projects
- Full end to end project management.
- Support United Utilities' existing customer liaison and customer management planning
- Accelerate resolution of third-party issues that can impact on projects
- Improve community attitude to, and willingness to accommodate, contractors
- Enhance relations with key external stakeholders
For more information about the United Utilities partnership with Groundwork, visit http://www.unitedfutures.org.uk/