Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £20,000
- Where they fund
- former Nottinghamshire coalfield area
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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nmwtf.co.ukAbout Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme
The Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme supports former coal miners, their dependants, and the wider communities within the former Nottinghamshire coalfield. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for those living in former mining areas, offering financial assistance during times of hardship and funding community projects that foster wellbeing and social inclusion. They operate with a compassionate, community-driven approach, blending individual relief with broader organisational grants. The Trust provides two main programmes: Community Grants for registered charities, community groups, and clubs, and an Individual Grant Support Scheme for former miners and their partners or dependant children. Priorities include poverty relief, disability support, and assistance for older people, along with education and skills. Grants can fund equipment, capital works, and core costs, and are strictly limited to the former Nottinghamshire coalfield area.
What Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme funds
The Trust funds projects and services that improve the quality of life for those living in former mining communities across the former Nottinghamshire coalfield. Their Community Grants support registered charities, community groups, and clubs with initiatives that benefit the wider area. The Individual Grant Support Scheme provides financial assistance for specific items or services during times of hardship, covering equipment, capital works, and core costs. Priority cause areas include poverty relief, disability support, assistance for older people, and education and skills. All funded work must take place within the former Nottinghamshire coalfield area.
Who can apply
Organisations based and working in the former Nottinghamshire coalfield area can apply for Community Grants. Eligible applicants include registered charities, community groups, and clubs. The Individual Grant Support Scheme is for former employees in the Nottinghamshire coal mining industry, their partners, and any dependant children after the death of the former miner. Individual applicants may be asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the equipment or service. There is no religious restriction on applicants.
What Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund projects or activities outside the former Nottinghamshire coalfield area. Individual support is reserved exclusively for those with a direct connection to the Nottinghamshire coal mining industry, such as former miners, their partners, or dependant children. Organisational grants are limited to groups based and working within the former coalfield area.
How they like to fund
The Trust offers two distinct funding streams: Community Grants for organisations and an Individual Grant Support Scheme for former miners and their families. Grants can cover equipment, capital works, and core costs. Individual applicants may be required to contribute towards the cost of the equipment or service. The Trust welcomes unsolicited applications through a contact form, after which a community volunteer will get in touch.
How much does Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme give?
Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Expression of interest first
- Match funding required
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme funds — and what they won't
improve the quality of life of those living in former mining communities
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How to apply to Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme
Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: expression of interest first.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme provide?
Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme typically provides grants of £1,000 - £20,000.
Where does Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme fund charities?
Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme funds charities operating in former Nottinghamshire coalfield area.
Does Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme accept unsolicited applications?
Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme?
Nottinghamshire Miners Welfare Trust Fund Scheme takes applications via email application. Published programme route: expression of interest first.
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