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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.

UK Community Ownership Fund now open for applications

27th July 2021

The UK Government has announced applications for the Community Ownership Fund are now open. £150 million is available to help community groups across the UK take ownership of local assets…

Guidance Update: EEA Nationals accessing ESF Programmes

1st July 2021

Following previous updates to immigration rules and guidance, to be eligible for European Social Fund (ESF) support European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals in the UK must hold settled status or…

Guidance Update: COVID-19 easements for ESF participant verification

1st July 2021

The Managing Authority has confirmed easements put in place for European Social Fund (ESF) participant verification due to COVID-19 will remain in place until the end of the ESF programme.…

Calls to run projects backed by European Structural & Investment Funds still live – apply for funding now

27th May 2021

A host of funding calls are still live and open for applications to run projects backed by the European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF), including money from the European Social…

Deadline Reminder: Funding call to provide digital interventions for existing ESF Participants closing soon

26th May 2021

If you run an existing European Structural Fund (ESF) project, apply by 4th June 2021 to deliver additional activity to support your existing ESF participants who face digital barriers. The…

The role of social enterprise in developing skills and creating employment opportunities in the UK.

26th May 2021

A new report offers fresh research on the positive impact of social enterprise interventions in developing skills and creating employment opportunities across the UK, especially within disadvantaged areas. Commissioned by…

UK Community Fund Update – Lead Authorities Open Application Process

23rd April 2021

In March 2021 the UK Government announced a new package of regional funding to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and in preparation for the transition to UK Shared Prosperity…

Unequal Britain: Attitudes to inequalities after Covid-19

8th April 2021

Leading research associates from the Policy Institute at King’s College London have released a new report exploring attitudes to inequality types in light of the Covid-19 crisis. The report states…

ESF Reserve Fund Open Call process is ending and will be replaced by funding ESF project extensions

1st April 2021

The ESF Managing authority has formally announced the end of the Calls process to commit the ESF Reserve Funds. The remaining ESF programme funds will be allocated to extending and…

New funding announced in preparation for UK Shared Prosperity Fund

11th March 2021

As part of the Spring 2021 Budget the UK Government has announced new investment programmes to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic across the whole of the UK, “level up”…

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