A KNUTSFORD-based charity has received £10m from the Treasury – raised from Libor bank fines – so it can research ways to help people who have been severely injured by landmines.

Tatton MP and Chancellor George Osborne announced on Wednesday that H.M. Treasury would provide Booths Hall-based, Find A Better Way, with the money over the next five years.

The charity was founded in 2011 by Sir Bobby Charlton CBE and has already succeeded in raising in excess of £4.5 million prior to this new funding.

One of the charity’s key areas of focus is the world-leading regenerative medicine programme, RESOLVE, led by Imperial College London into the regeneration of limbs for survivors of landmine accidents.

This flagship programme was launched last October 2014, and the charity has received the funding from HM Treasury to spearhead key areas of the RESOLVE programme, specifically to attract and commit to the best research, academic and clinical leadership talent for delivery of the first five years of the programme.

Mr Osborne said: “Find a Better Way is a brilliant charity that researches ground breaking scientific technologies to clear landmines and support those tragically injured by them.

"I have met with Sir Bobby Charlton and the team, and have seen for myself the brilliant work they do.

"That’s why I’m delighted to be able to donate £10 million of Libor bank fines to help them continue their invaluable research into regenerating limbs, which will not only help the UK develop world leading technology, but importantly save and improve countless lives across the globe. The Libor fines are paid by those who’ve demonstrated the worst of values, and it’s right they go towards supporting those who demonstrate the best of values.”

Rob White, chief executive of FABW, added: “We are delighted with the commitment of this government funding today which represents a significant milestone for Find a Better Way in our ambition to deliver our five year vision.

"Our focus as a charity is on the impact of accidents from explosions but there is no doubt that this pioneering work will have the potential to support many who have, for example, lost limbs through road traffic accident or illness."

Established in 2011 by Sir Bobby following a visit to Cambodia during which the former midfielder saw first-hand the humanitarian damage that landmines continue to cause in war-torn countries, the charity's aim is to utilise modern technological advances to help tackle the problem of detecting landmines and improve the lives of those affected.

Sir Bobby Charlton added: "This funding from HM Treasury will help to achieve the aspirational goals we set out when we launched the charity over four years ago.

"It will play a pivotal role in improving the lives of thousands who live with the horrific trauma caused by landmines and help to ensure the success of these critical programmes."