Resources

The Resources section is a rich source of constantly updated information about how ESF funding supports providers in delivering successful European Social Fund projects. ESF-Works’ Resources are an indispensable source of learning and advice, including multimedia interviews, key policy documents, practical project materials, and useful toolkits to help you discover the keys to successful project delivery.

Interviews

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ESF Community Learning Grants now available

European Social Fund (ESF) Community Learning Grants are now available to groups supporting people back into work in the North West.

Nearly £2m of funding is to be split across small community and voluntary groups, registered charities and social enterprises. Grants will be given up to a maximum of £12,000 for successful applicants, with preference given to organisations with a turnover of no more than £300,000 per year in each of the last two years.

The grants can support a wide range of activities including:

Initial help with basic skills
Taster work experience including voluntary work
Training, advice and counselling
Job search assistance
Confidence building and personal development
Support to individuals to overcome barriers to learning or employment.

The programme is aimed at all people out of work, or those recently made redundant, but with particular priority given to support for:

people with disabilities or health conditions (including those with learning difficulties, mental health issues or drug and alcohol dependency problems)
people aged 50 or over and seeking employment
people from ethnic minorities
women
lone parents.

The programme is being managed by the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and the first of several rounds has just been launched. The closing date is 5pm on Friday 6 January 2012.

For more information and details of the programme, visit North West WEA, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (0161) 277 5411.

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The programme is being managed by the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) and the first of several rounds has just been launched. The closing date is 5pm on Friday 6 January 2012.

For more information and details of the programme, visit the North West WEA website, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0161 277 5411.

You can find out about previous projects that European Social Fund grants have supported on the ESF-Works project pages.