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# Chance for Chasetown community projects to apply for coronavirus crisis funding
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/chance-for-chasetown-community-projects-to-apply-for-coronavirus-crisis-funding/
- Published: 2020-05-12T20:32:33.000Z
- Updated: 2020-05-12T20:33:35.000Z
- Description: Community projects in Chasetown are being invited to apply for funding to support them during the coronavirus crisis.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Community, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

Community projects in Chasetown are being invited to apply for funding to support them during the coronavirus crisis.

The money is from the Coalfields Regeneration Trust’s COVID-19 Recovery and Resilience Fund.

Andy Lock, from the trust, said grants would help those who are tackling issues around employment, skills, and health and wellbeing in the Chasetown community.

> “We recognise the incredible response our coalfield communities have had to the COVID-19 crisis and have altered our funding support so that we can address local needs during this difficult time.  
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> “As part of the fund, we will continue to offer grants of up to £10,000 to eligible community-based organisations and our focus will remain on employment, skills and health and wellbeing.   
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> “However, priority will be given to applicants that are delivering support, or who are having to significantly adapt their services, to respond to the pandemic and still assist vulnerable groups.   
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> “Applications will also be reviewed more frequently so that these funds can be used when and where they are needed the most.”  
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> Andy Lock, Coalfields Regeneration Trust

Over the past five years, more than £2million has been handed out to community groups in former coalfield areas by the trust.

Andy added:

> “Our community-based organisations are in crisis.  
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> Despite the fact that demand for their services and support is at an all-time high, many have had to close temporarily, furlough team members or significantly reduce their services to protect reserves and cash flow so that they can survive longer-term.  
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> “In other instances, diversifying to deliver services in different ways is the only option. This requires much-needed skills, support and additional funding.  
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> “This is why our new fund and practical support is more important than ever before.”  
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> Andy Lock, Coalfields Regeneration Trust

For further details about the programme and the application process, visit [the Coalfields Regeneration Trust website](https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/england/covid19-ccip-funding-support/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk). The deadline for applications is 22nd May.