Managing ERDF Finances (3103)

Tuesday, 23rd March 2010, London, Euston

Overview

The rules covering ERDF finances are many and complex but that’s no excuse when it comes to audit and repayments.  This one day workshop covers the fundamental rules relating to eligibility of ERDF expenditure, project match funding and management of revenue and provides a basis for applicants to manage budgets through to claim preparation.

Content

The Regulations relating to the financial management of European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) projects is formidable!  Precise definitions cover what is and is not deemed eligible for inclusion in project budgets and claims and similar constraints are placed on what can be used as match funding within projects.  Against this complex background, applicants are then advised that it is they who are at risk if subsequent audits show errors!

This one-day workshop will be of value to all organisations involved in ERDF project delivery from the planning stage at application preparation; delivery and resource management for budget profiling and preparation for claims. 

The workshop will cover:

• ERDF expenditure and EU Regulations on eligibility
• Direct costing and apportionment methodologies
• Managing match funding including project revenue
• Preparing claims through transaction listings and managing risk

Who Should Attend?

Project/Funding Managers from; Training Providers, LSC’s, FE Colleges, Universities, Chambers of Commerce, European Officers in Local Authorities, Business Links, Connexions, the Employment Service and Regional Development Agency staff, particularly audit teams. Also staff from WEFO and the Scottish Government together with others who have the responsibility for managing Structural Fund projects.

Programme

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Facilitator

Over the past 15 years Our Facilitator has been involved in all aspects of regeneration and economic development investment.

From small project bidding, delivery and completion to regional scrutiny of RDA programmes for Regional Assemblies, Article 4 audits for Government Offices and sectoral representation on national consultations.

He has run Structural Funds projects for groups of Universities, social enterprises, Local Authorities, Charities and through RDAs. He has managed complex partnerships and transnational projects as well as being the representative on a regional Sustainability Commission and Regional Objective 3 Committee.

He now works as a consultant to Universities and regional strategic bodies.

Venue and Travel

Venue details and travel information will be included in your confirmation email. If the venue has not been confirmed at the time of booking, then the information will be emailed to you closer to the event.

Booking & Confirmation

Bookings will only be accepted on receipt of full payment PRIOR to the event via cheque, BACS or credit card.  Cheques to be made payable to ‘National Training Resources Limited’.

All reservations will be confirmed by email within two days of receipt of your completed booking form and payment in full and will include venue details and times.

Please direct all conference queries to the Conference Team.
Tel:  0845 130 6152 or 01827 63919.
Fax:  01827 60836 or 01827 61428. 
Email: conferences@national-training.co.uk

Terms & Conditions

Please read our full terms and conditions. Completion and return of the Booking Form constitutes a contract between yourselves and National Training Resources Limited.  Delegate cancellations/transfers are only accepted up to 3 weeks prior to the event and are subject to a small administration charge. Delegate substitutions can be made at any time.  We reserve the right to cancel or alter the event at any time.