About Us

The Coal Authority is a non-departmental public body and partner organisation of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). We use our skills to provide services to other government departments and agencies, local governments and commercial partners.

We contribute to the delivery of the environmental, social and economic priorities of the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments. By sharing our knowledge and expertise we support them, and our partners, to create cleaner, greener nations for us all.

We’ve an independent board responsible for setting our strategic direction and holding us to account. The board ensures that our statutory duties are carried out effectively and that we bring our mission, purpose and values to life.

Non-executive directors are recruited and appointed to the board by the Secretary of State for BEIS. Executive directors are recruited to their posts by the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Board and some of them are then appointed to the board, also by the Secretary of State for BEIS.

Our Mission is:

Making a better future for people and the environment in mining areas

 Our Purpose:

  • we keep people safe and provide peace of mind
  • we protect and enhance the environment
  • we use our information and expertise to help people make informed decisions
  • we create value and minimise cost to the taxpayer

Our Values:

  • Trusted
    • We act with integrity
    • We’re open and transparent
    • We deliver on our commitments
  • Inclusive
    • We promote a culture of mutual respect
    • We recognise that our differences make us stronger
    • We work with others to achieve our mission
  • Progressive
    • We’re open minded and innovative
    • We recognise that the past can help us shape the future
    • We listen and learn