Stronger Communities: One Person At A Time
Groundswell works to prevent hate, extremism, and polarisation by strengthening the ties that bring communities together. We believe real and lasting national cohesion starts at the local level, built on trusted relationships, shared understanding, and communities that can meet people’s social and emotional needs before harm takes hold.
Through this approach, Groundswell helps create safer, more connected communities where people can thrive together, as the short film below explains.
Hadiya Masieh founded Groundswell in 2019, with the mission of building stronger, more resilient communities where people feel supported, connected, and protected from harm. Read more about her life and legacy here.
Testimonials
Our Work
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.
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Focus on Phoenix Rising
One of the big successes of the Black History Month event we ran on 30 October was Phoenix Rising, a group of young steel pan drummers.
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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
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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
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