Community organisations based in an eligible coalfield community or able to show clear and immediate benefits for an eligible coalfield community across four key themes.
Activities supported
Grassroots organisations tackling issues in their communities.
Themes
Job creation and employment support
Skills & training
Health & wellbeing
Community action
Inclusions
Eligible project costs include (this list is not exhaustive):
purchasing equipment
training
rent/venue hire for the project
promotion and marketing costs
staff costs
insurance for the project
new activities, services or products for social businesses
Other information
Coalfields approach involves mentoring, coaching and hands-on support, seeking at every point to transfer knowledge and skills to the coalfield organisation.
Eligible coalfield communities only.
How to apply
Read the eligibility guidance notes and contact the team on 01259 230 910 for an informal discussion..
Deadline
Ongoing. The Trust takes approx 12 weeks to make a decision on an application.
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