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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.

We jointly commissioned with the Industrial Communities Alliance this Sheffield Hallam University report to evidence the impact of the coronavirus crisis on the health, economy and labour market of 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 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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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 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.

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.

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

We're pleased that through awarding a grant of £9,136 we’ve supported @ApexTrust set up a women's hub for the wider adult female community residing in #StHelens, who are at risk of offending, are ex-offenders or have been victims of offending. @ConorMcGinn

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It was fantastic to support @ALfoodbank with a grant of £10,000. This funding will support core project costs, enabling the project to remain sustainable and keep delivering it’s vital service in the community of #Leigh.

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We’re supporting @sthelensmind provide counselling services for the community of #StHelens through a qualified counsellor, working with appropriately qualified and supported volunteers with a grant of £9,600. @MarieRimmer
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We’re supporting @WTComFoundation to deliver introductory football sessions for 120 girls at 3 primary schools in #Hemsworth with a grant of £2,545, increasing access to physical activity and sports opportunities out of school. @jon_trickett
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Using our grant of £5,000, @Societyinc17 are delivering food, care and activity parcels to 34 people with mental and physical health issues in #Salford that the organisation currently supports and works with. @KeeleyMP
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Thanks to our funding of £9,618 @NEDerbyshireCAB are now offering targeted debt advice to people facing financial difficulty as a result of Covid-19 across North East Derbyshire. @Lee4NED
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Our grant of £1,895 will enable #HeadwayArts to deliver weekly dance sessions in the Old Church, Waterloo Road, #Blyth for adults who are learning disabled, have special needs or enduring health issues.
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