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Get the latest news, findings and research relating to the third sector from the Civil Society Involvement team here on our blog. We want to understand the key issues within the current European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) programme which are affecting the ability of third sector organisations to use European funds effectively.

Spending Review: UKSPF to reach £1.5bn a year

27th November 2020

In this week’s (25 November 2020) Annual Spending Review, the chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the value of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) will reach around £1.5bn a year…

Creating a Caring Economy: A Call to Action

26th November 2020

This report of the Commission on a Gender-Equal Economy lays out a roadmap to building a new economy. Laying out the what, the why and the how, this report is a call to action:…

The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2019 / 2020 GLOBAL REPORT

25th November 2020

Entrepreneurship is an essential driver of societal health and wealth, and a formidable engine of economic growth. It promotes the innovation required not just to exploit new opportunities, promote productivity…

The 2020 European Social Fund case study booklet is here!

25th November 2020

The European Social Fund (ESF) programme in England contributes to local growth by increasing labour market participation, promoting social inclusion and developing the skills of the potential and existing workforce.…

Joint Committee on Human Rights: Black people, racism and human rights

13th November 2020

In response to the awful killing of George Floyd in the US, Black Lives Matter protests in the UK have highlighted once again the racism and inequality that exists here.…

ERDF Case Study Booklet: Supporting Local Growth 2020

13th November 2020

The 2020 edition of ‘Supporting Local Growth’ has been released. Showcasing the success of projects and programmes receiving funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2014 to 2020 programme…

An Intergenerational Audit for the UK: 2020 Report

11th November 2020

The Resolution Foundation has released their 2nd comprehensive assessment of economic standards across different generations in Britain. The 2020 Intergenerational Audit focuses specifically on the impacts of the coronavirus crisis,…

FUNDING ALERT: New European Social Funding calls have been announced

11th November 2020

A series of new funding calls have been announced to run projects backed by the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), including money from the European Social Fund (ESF). These…

Measuring the Disability Pay Gap in London

11th November 2020

This report, commissioned by Peabody, provides insights into the lives of individuals living in social housing, focusing on the experiences of disabled Londoners in the labour market. Analysis in the…

Centre for Cities: Levelling up local government in England

11th November 2020

This report from Centre for Cities puts forward proposals to show how the Government should use its forthcoming devolution white paper to reorganise and simplify local government around the country…

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