CRT Strategy 2024-2029
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust strategy for 2024-29 sets out our Community Wealth Building vision for Britain’s coalfields.
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Reports
By collaborating with a variety of influential partners, we have put together a diverse portfolio of informative research and reports that demonstrate why coalfield communities across the UK continue to need our support.
State of the Scottish Coalfields 2024
The CRT commissioned research from Sheffield Hallam University’s Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research to examine the state of the Scottish coalfields.
The State Of The Coalfields 2024
The State of the Coalfields 2024 is the third report commissioned by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) from the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research at Sheffield Hallam University, following studies in 2014 and 2019.
Engaging and Regenerating Left Behind Communities
An independent evaluation of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s work in Scotland carried out by Social Value Lab.
Next Steps in Levelling Up the Former Coalfields
The Next Steps in Levelling Up the Former Coalfields report was produced by the Coalfield Communities APPG and released in June 2023.
Our Strategy 2019-2024
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust strategy for 2019-24 sets out how we plan to deliver change for former coalfield communities across Britain.
Building Resilient Communities – Covid19
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust decided to reach out to our communities and share the good work that was going on during these unprecedented times.
Understanding the Impact of Benefit Changes in Scotland’s Mining Communities
This report provides an assessment of recent changes to benefits including Universal Credit, and their potential impact on Scotland’s former coalmining communities.
The State of former Scottish Coalfields
This report provides an updated socio-economic and deprivation assessment for Scotland’s former coal mining communities based on open public data.
The State of the Coalfields 2019 Report
The State of the Coalfields Report reiterates that coalfield communities sit below the national average against almost every indices; particularly employment, skills and health.
Coalfields Investment Fund (ASK)
An outline of our proposal to create a new £40m investment fund for the coalfields to invest in new industrial and commercial properties suitable for growing SMEs.
Ten priorities for former coalfields
The Ten Priorities for the former coalfields report emphasises the importance of replacing EU funding, support for industry, higher quality jobs and further investment.
The Places with Purpose Report
The Places with Purpose report illustrates industrial towns’ strong identities, their distinct business opportunities, and the policies desperately needed to make a difference.
Legal Structures for Community Energy Projects
The first-ever legal roadmap to support the creation of community owned renewable energy projects, to help communities harness environmental and socio-economic benefits.
Regenerating Towns – A well-being economy approach
A case study on regenerating towns via a well-being economy approach.
Celebrating 20 Years Of Progress
A Celebration of 20 Years Working in the Coalfield Communities in Scotland.