Here is a selection of pictures from the Wigan Today archive showing some of that work and the heroes involved in it.
29. The Groundwork Green Team and NEAT Team at Shevington Park's memorial garden. They are Ian Fillingham, Groundwork Green Team, Bob Allen, Executive Director Groundwork Wigan and Chorley, Chris Dyson, Senior Community Projects Officer and Gareth Dickinson, representing Shevington Parish Council
. Photo: FRANK ORRELL
30. Wigan Prince's Trust Team 33, along with team leaders, are pictured at The Orwell, Wigan Pier, after they were presented with certificates for completing a 12-week long personal development programme by Finlay Galloway, acting head of operations and support for the Prince's Trust North West
. Photo: NICK FAIRHURST
31. Groundwork Chorley and Wigan held an awards ceremony for children who recently completed their Youth Development Programme. Certificates were handed to the three participants by former Warriors star Adrian Lam. Pictured with Adrian are, left to right: John Bentley, Meg Rigby and Scott Sharples.
. Photo: PG
32. Making Groundwork plans for the summer are Jane Sephton and Douglas Edmondson Community Link Officer for Wigan and Chorley at their then headquarters on King street, Wigan, in 1996
. Photo: JL