Scotland Office

Congratulations to our property team on getting the green light for our latest development at the former Kellingley Colliery site. This was the UK's last deep coal mine and we are proud to bring jobs and new business to the former coalfields. https://www.insidermedia.com/news/yorkshire/green-light-for-colliery-regeneration-scheme

The Coalfields Recovery & Resilience Fund eligibility survey is now OPEN for a July decision. Follow link for more information ⬇️ https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/england/ccip-funding-support/

Our grant of £14,491 to @RHUBARBFARM1 will enable the organisation to continue delivering their activities tackling food poverty in #Bolsover, as well as expand their capacity to offer training programmes in the community.

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We were delighted to award @DurhamCP with £30,000 to expand their vital foodbank service, providing support to residents in #Chester-le-Street and surrounding coalfield communities. @marykfoy
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We awarded #EasingtonLaneCommunityAccessPoint a £30,000 contribution towards a new minibus in response to the current pandemic, as they experience unprecedented requests and referrals for their door-to-door shopping bus. @bphillipsonMP
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Our award of £11,985 will fund the purchase of IT equipment for @STChurches having identified a rise in mental health, dementia and social isolation cases since the pandemic began, using virtual engagement to reduce these issues. @EmmaLewellBuck
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