Our Impact
Discover the impact of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust
On this page find out how we are making a difference in coalfield communities. You can also watch our most recent impact video to hear from some of the people we've helped.
Let's take a look at our impact in 2025/26…
366,946
people in coalfield communities benefited from CRT activities.
Each year the Coalfields Regeneration Trust and the organisations we support help thousands of people in coalfield communities change their lives for the better. The CRT supports over 1500+ organisations.
£5.5 million
funding secured by community organisations we have supported.
We support our community organisations working in the coalfields to access millions of pounds of funding by providing them with support, data and information to make their funding bids the strongest they can be.
9,504
people improved their health, skills or job opportunities by working with the CRT.
In coalfield communities, 370,000 people report living in bad or very bad health, and around one in six adults claim out-of-work benefits. Through our own direct delivery and the work of the organisations we support, we help people improve their health and wellbeing, develop skills and access new job opportunities.
Impact Across England, Scotland & Wales
Below is an overview of the impact we have made across the country.
Our Impact in England
- Over £15 million of social value achieved
- Secured £1.7 million of funding for coalfield communities
- 859 people helped to improve their skills
- 1,064 people now exercising regularly
- 204 adults supported with their mental health
Our Impact in Scotland
- Secured £3.7 million of funding for coalfield communities
- 489 people helped to live a healither lifestyle
- 488 people helped to improve their skills
- 22 assisted into work
- 203 people achieved accredited qualifications
Our Impact in Wales
- 1,768 people supported to lead a healthier life
- 67 people helped to improve their skills
- 61 community partners supported
- 56 new volunteers
- 32 community asset transfers supported
Case Studies
From Potential to Paid Coaching: How Partnership Working Helped Jimmy Take the Next Step
Protecting community assets in the South Wales Valleys
Drongan Family Hub: supporting children, families and community connection in Scotland’s coalfields
CRT Place: empowering communities through Local Place Plans in Scotland’s coalfields
Protecting community assets in the Welsh coalfields
Helping people affected by cancer in the Welsh Valleys
CRT Kincardine Hub: a space for community, connection and resilience in Scotland’s coalfields
Supporting young people in Knottingley and Ferrybridge through CRT Game On
Strengthening community through CRT Hwb Cana in the South Wales Valleys
Our story in Knottingley: a long-term commitment to people and place
Helping people affected by cancer in the Welsh Valleys
Coalfields Worx: delivering skills and work in Scottish coalfield communities
Delivering skills through volunteering in the Welsh coalfields
Delivering skills to coalfield communities in Fife
Stronger Together: Revitalising Ystradgynlais Community Centre
CRT Game On Home Internationals 2025
Fifteen Years On: A Community Anchor in Goldthorpe
Delivering Change in Drongan
Volunteers: The Core of Coalfield Communities
Lock Lane: A Lifesaving Grant
The CRT in Horden
BBC presenter visits CRT Horden Hub House
Home Internationals 2024
Mick's Story
Kat's Story
CRT Hwb Cana
Coalfields Regeneration Trust is committed to transparency and we work with 360Giving to publish information about our grants.
Using the 360Giving Data Standard, our awarded grants since 2016 are available as an Excel spreadsheet here.
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