Case Studies

Bringing communities together through film

Groundswell partnered with Orange Picture Club to host a special Refugee Week screening of Dreamers at Luton Central Library, creating a space for local residents to come together through film, conversation and shared experiences.

Supporting underrepresented groups' right to access sport

Our Community Connector in Lewisham Sokhara Goodall worked throughout 2024 with others in the community to develop the campaign group Equal Playing Fields, aimed at gaining greater access for women's and non-binary football teams to community pitches in the south London area.

The ancient sport of Kabaddi is bringing communities together

The ancient sport of Kabaddi is making a comeback in Glasgow! And our Community Connector Adeel is at the centre of a new way of bringing communities together

Inclusive sauna sessions

Groundswell helped create inclusive community sauna sessions in Lewisham, giving people of colour a welcoming space to connect and support their wellbeing.

The Longsight Festival

Groundswell has helped support the growth of the Longsight Festival, a community-led event that brings residents, organisations and local artists together to celebrate the neighbourhood.

Supporting inclusive football in South London

Our Community Connector in Lewisham, Sokhara Goodall, has helped support the growth of A League of Our Own, the first trans-inclusive women's football league in South London.

How boxing is helping tackle loneliness in Luton

Our Community Connector in Luton, Leela, started up a club for young men that is helping tackle loneliness while also building physical prowess