Our Reports and Publications

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.

Our strategy sets out our strategic direction for 2019-2024. A key part is to lobby the UK Government for the coalfields to receive a multi-million pound boost over the next four years.

Jointly commissioned with the Industrial Communities Alliance this Sheffield Hallam University report follows on from the January 2021 report on the impact of the coronavirus crisis on older industrial Britain.

This prospectus showcases our activities and explores how we want to tackle the challenges, develop new opportunities and ensure our communities reach their full potential.

Jointly commissioned with the Industrial Communities Alliance this Sheffield Hallam University report evidences the impact of the coronavirus crisis on older industrial Britain.

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust decided to reach out to our communities and share the good work that was going on during these unprecedented times.

This report provides an assessment of recent changes to benefits including Universal Credit, and their potential impact on Scotland’s former coalmining communities.

This report provides an updated socio-economic and deprivation assessment for Scotland’s former coal mining communities based on open public data.

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The State of the Coalfields Report reiterates that coalfield communities sit below the national average against almost every indices; particularly employment, skills and health.

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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.

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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 illustrates industrial towns’ strong identities, their distinct business opportunities, and the policies desperately needed to make a difference.

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The first-ever legal roadmap to support the creation of community owned renewable energy projects, to help communities harness environmental and socio-economic benefits.

A case study on regenerating towns via a well-being economy approach.

A Celebration of 20 Years Working in the Coalfield Communities in Scotland.

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Week2⃣“I feel good again”

We're talking #WalkingFootball.
Through @GameOnEngland sessions Mark is now active twice a week and part of a bustling social group.

For more info get in touch; gameonengland@coalfields-regen.org.uk

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Member Spotlight: January is a month of focusing on our #health so why not head down to @ManversLake for a leisurely walk, paddle boarding, model boating or even try your hand at dragon boat racing with @TeamManvers - they’ve got it all #workingwithyou #coalfields

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Week1⃣ Session Spotlight: Kendray 5ives

A FREE turn up and play football session for 11-18 year olds which since the pandemic has help over 120 young people socialise and reap the benefits of being physically active in a safe environment.

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For the next 6 weeks we will be looking at the work @GameOnEngland has been doing, and celebrating the positive impact sport can have in coalfield communities!

For more info get in touch; gameonengland@coalfields-regen.org.uk

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Seasons Greetings from the Trust to you all #coalfields

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Hundreds of families set to benefit thanks to our support of Community Shop in Knottingley @YvetteCooperMP

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Great to hear our Coalfields Food Insecurity Fund is making a difference in Stoke @jogideon https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/fifty-stoke-trent-families-need-6302226?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

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