The Coal Mining Charity
Enabling former coal miners and mining communities to reduce disadvantage.
Improving lives
We’re here to improve the lives of former coal miners and their families. We understand the struggles faced by those in former coal mining communities. We help you overcome some of the barriers you come up against and support you to lead a better quality life.
Supporting mining charities
We help more than 200 independent mining charities to continue delivering essential recreational and social facilities in local communities. Through providing guidance and governance support for coal mining charities to help them succeed.
Supporting recreational and community spaces
As one of the UK’s largest custodians of recreational land, we work to preserve facilities like football, rugby, and cricket pitches, as well as open recreation spaces, ensuring they remain accessible for former mining communities and future generations to enjoy.
What we delivered in 2023
2437
people received our support.
229
local mining charities provided with support and guidance
£ 3.45 m
worth of additional income for beneficiaries
£ 168 k+
in grants given away to individuals
£ 98 k
in funds invested in other charities
Latest News
CISWO supports Cwm and Llantwit Miners’ Welfare to secure vital funding for future of community hall
Read more…Our community welfare team is working closely with trustees at Cwm and Llantwit Welfare, Pontypridd as they seek funding to […]
CISWO provides grant of £11,800 to Kinneil Miners’ Charitable Society for vital upgrades to their bowling green
Read more…We are pleased to have supported Kinneil Miners’ Charitable Society, Lanarkshire with a grant of £11,800 to fund upgrades to […]
CISWO supports Mexborough Miners’ Welfare to secure £41,000
Read more…CISWO has supported Mexborough Miners’ Welfare Institute and Recreation Ground charity to secure a much needed grant of £41,000. The […]
