Our Research

Research and 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.

Legal Structures for Community Owned Renewable Energy Projects - English_Page_01

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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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 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 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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We're thrilled to have been able to support #coalfieldcommunities by providing #Sunderland Community Action Group CIC with almost £9,000 in funding.

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@JulieElliottMP

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6 months ago our @GameOnEngland programmes delivery was stopped due to COVID-19....tonight their first session re-started 🙌

To find out what the team have put in place for COVID and to see what sessions are back up and running, follow the link below 👉
http://ow.ly/LDOR50BpNl3

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Great news in @Sotlive about how the Coalfields Food Insecurity Fund will help feed thousands of families in #StokeOnTrent.

https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/foodbanks-10k-grant-help-thousands-4495892

@Company_Shop @AaronBell4NUL @NewcStaffsFB

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Vouchers from our Coalfields Food Insecurity Fund have been used by @Autism_Able to make food parcels and activity packs for young adults with learning difficulties, as well as their families.

Apply for the fund here: https://bit.ly/31pL8ls

@Company_Shop @EmmaLewellBuck

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We've been working with @Company_Shop to help support organisations like this tackling #foodpoverty.

Oasis gave food care packages to hundreds of carers, nurses and front line workers nominated by the local community for their heroics.

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We've managed to support one community project in #Wigan's former #mining areas through our Coalfields Food Insecurity Fund so far, but we still have thousands of @Company_Shop food vouchers for organisations tackling #foodpoverty.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/31pL8ls @lisanandy

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We've provided community projects in #Stoke's former coalfield areas with £8600 in food vouchers so far with help from @Company_Shop!

Applications for our Coalfields Food Insecurity Fund are still open: https://bit.ly/3j9uk8p @jogideon

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