Greenspace SOS - CIC

26/10/2026

Shoutout to these legends on passing their Emergency First Aid at work courses last week…. Their confidence really is beginning to show on site, even opting for a new uniform trial 🤦🏼‍♂️.

Congratulations both. Let’s hope nobody actually needs you though. 😅🩺👏💚

06/10/2026

From one generation to another 🫡 Greenworks

22/09/2026

🌱 Trainee Development Day at GreenspaceSOS 🌱

It was great to spend some time recently with a couple of our trainees for a hands on learning day, and even better to see the enthusiasm they’re bringing to learning alongside our team and getting involved in all aspects of the ground maintenance & community work we do.

The day included practical learning around:

🔋 Safely using our zero-emission garden & grounds maintenance equipment
🦺 Risk assessment, risk management and site observations
🌿 Getting familiar with some of the equipment and machinery used across our community garden installations
🛠️ Hands-on experience working on site and putting learning into practice.

One of the most rewarding parts of working with young people is seeing their confidence develop. It’s not just about becoming confident operating machinery, it’s about understanding the wider workplace, taking responsibility, working as part of a team.

We’re really proud to see our trainees developing these skills and becoming an important part of the wider GreenspaceSOS team.

Our work alongside Itec Skills is a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration. Creating opportunities for young people to gain practical experience, develop their skills and work towards meaningful careers in the green industry.

A big well done to our trainees we’re looking forward to seeing where the journey takes you! 💚

18/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that we’ve been nominated as a finalist for the Vale and Bridgend Business Awards 2026. 🏆

Whilst we never do the work we do for awards, recognition or status, it’s always a great feeling to see the hard work, determination and commitment of our team recognised.

Day in, day out, year round our team gets stuck in often in some pretty rough Welsh weather
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Their dedication to delivering the best work they can, whatever the conditions, is something we’re incredibly proud of.

But this nomination is about far more than just us.

It’s also a reflection of the people and organisations who choose to use our services and trust us as a contractor. By working with us, you help create the opportunities that allow us to contribute to and support projects within our local communities.

It’s a reflection of the volunteers who willingly give their time, energy and expertise, and the communities who get involved, lend a hand and help us make our projects happen.

Without that support, none of what we do would have the same impact.

So, whilst we’re very grateful to have been recognised as a finalist, we see this nomination as a reflection of everyone who plays a part in the work we do. Our team, our clients, our contractors, our volunteers and the communities we’re fortunate enough to work alongside.

And regardless of the outcome, a huge well done to all the local people, organisations and businesses nominated alongside us. It’s fantastic to see so much great work and community spirit being recognised across the Vale.

We’re proud to be part of it. 💚💚💚

15/09/2026

Earlier this month we completed another brand-new community garden, this time in Sarn, Bridgend 🌱

We transformed an unused, overgrown and fenced-off area at the heart of the community into a safe, accessible and welcoming space for local people to use and enjoy.

The transformation included:
🌱 Clearing the overgrowth and levelling the site to give us a blank canvas
🥕 Six new raised beds for community food growing
🪑 A sheltered gazebo with seating, creating opportunities for outdoor learning and activities
🌿 A brand-new polytunnel, complete with internal raised bed and potting bench
♻️ Two compost bins for recycling green waste
💧 An IBC water tank for rainwater collection and conservation
🛠️ A secure metal shed for storing hand tools and materials
🌳 Bark chippings throughout to create a softer, natural and practical surface
A big thank you again to Itec Skills for supporting us on this project. Coby and Rohan gained some brilliant hands-on experience and developed new skills along the way, including erecting a polytunnel, building raised planters and assembling the shed.

We'd also like to thank the local suppliers and contractors who supported the project: Litchard Tool Hire , Wern Wood Timber & Agricultural Merchants, Williams Supplies.

And finally, a big thank you to Valleys to Coast for making the space available and for their support with community engagement.

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09/09/2026

We’ve been so busy on the tools and project managing this summer that we’re a little behind on sharing all the amazing projects we’ve completed over the last few months — so it’s time to catch up!

One project we finished last month, and absolutely loved working on, was the design and build of a brand-new community garden for the wonderful KPC Youth & Community.

KPC is a very special charitable youth club and community centre that provides a safe and nurturing environment for young people, offering training, recreation, advice and support, while creating opportunities to improve wellbeing.

This project had a particularly special connection for us too. Gav used to visit KPC as a young teenager — playing pool, playing on their PlayStation 1 and practising with his band in the music room. So, many years later, the opportunity to return and help create something for the next generation of young people was one he was incredibly grateful for.

🌱 THE PROJECT

We started by clearing the space and removing old, rotten and unsafe features before transforming it into a safe, accessible and welcoming community growing garden.

The finished space includes:

🌿 Existing planters repaired and made safe
🌿 New raised planters with trellis for climbing plants
🌿 A sheltered gazebo for outdoor learning and activities
🌿 An IBC water tank for rainwater collection and conservation
🌿 A new polytunnel complete with potting benches
🌿 A new shed for tools and materials
🌿 A new perimeter picket fence
🌿 W**d membrane and bark chippings creating a softer, accessible surface
🌿 A diverse mix of sensory planting, including herbs, vegetables, strawberries, flowers and climbers
🌿 A new picnic bench for communal seating
🌿 A new Hotbin composting unit

We were also delighted to provide training and upskilling opportunities for Itec Skills students during the build, and to finish the project with an interactive community open day attended by Cllr. Heidi Bennett, Pen-y-fai and Court Colman and Cllr Huw David

A huge thank you to the local businesses and organisations who contributed to making the project possible: Nottage Timber Merchants, Litchard Tool Hire, Talbot Block LTD, Wern Wood Timber & Agricultural Merchants, Nolan Recycling Ltd, Williams Supplies 💚

And a massive thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund for generously funding the project and enabling us to create a space that can be used, enjoyed and grown by KPC and its young people for years to come.

Finally, thank you to Sam and the amazing team at KPC for your hospitality, enthusiasm and support throughout the project. It was a genuine pleasure to work with you 💚

03/09/2026

A little update from us 🌱

As Greenspace SOS has grown, so has the range of environmental and community work we're involved in.

We're currently updating our Articles of Association so that they better reflect what we actually do today – protecting and restoring habitats, creating nature-rich spaces, improving biodiversity, helping communities access and enjoy green spaces, and creating opportunities for volunteering, learning and employment.

It's really just about making sure what's written on paper properly reflects what Greenspace SOS has become and where we're heading.

As always, if you're involved with our work or one of the communities we work in and have any thoughts, we'd be really happy to hear them. Just drop us a message through the page or email [email protected].

Thanks for continuing to support what we're building 💚

01/08/2026

24/07/2026

Another garden transformation completed for one of our lovely customers.

Seven pleached trees planted to create a little more privacy while keeping the garden feeling open.

What do you think of the finished look? Would you choose pleached trees or a traditional hedge? 👇

17/07/2026

Great opening day yesterday. More pics to follow