Our Reports and Publications

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

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

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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. 

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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.

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An independent evaluation of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s work in Scotland carried out by Social Value Lab. 

 

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

 

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

 

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