Introduction to, Applying for and Planning ERDF or ESF Funded Projects (WS5673)

Wednesday, 5th December 2012, Birmingham City Centre

Overview

This one day workshop provides an overview of the European Regional Development Fund in the new Programmes of Convergence and Competitiveness and the European Social Fund focusing on the main areas of Commission regulations, co-financing, and EU Regulations affecting planning and delivery of projects. We will take a look at funding available Nationally and Regionally, application best practice and the management of risk in the context of planning Structural Fund projects. The workshop will be an invaluable reference source for anyone involved in ERDF/ESF project bidding and planning.

Content

The workshop has been specifically designed to help new and existing project managers understand the issues affecting the application and planning of projects funded through the European Regional Development Fund and The European Social Fund and will provide an important contribution to successful project delivery.

The workshop will cover:

• ERDF/ESF background and overview, including implications for planning projects
• Compliance and the European Regional Fund
• Funding available and  funding application best practice
• Procurement and Tendering Processes
• Planning ERDF/ESF projects and the management of risk

What delegates have said about this topic:

"Very informative and well delivered training event"
Partnership & Programmes Officer, Worcestershire County Council

"Useful programme - thank you"
External Funding, Neath Port Talbot College

Who Should Attend?

This event is suitable for all members of staff whose work roles incorporate applying for funds and the planning and delivery of activities that might use ERDF/ESF grants. Project/Funding Managers from: Training Providers, HE & FE institutions, Universities, Chambers of Commerce, European Officers in Local Authorities, Business Links, staff from Connexions, Regional Development Agencies Government Offices, NHS Trusts, Voluntary and Charitable organisations and others with the responsibility for managing ERDF or ESF projects.

All European Funding Training Courses

NTRL deliver training on a large amount of European Funding issues, please follow the links below to view the overviews and scheduled dates for all our EU Funding related topics:

Accessing Funding for Adult Education (GRUNDTVIG)
Accessing Funding for Vocational Training - The Leonardo da Vinci Programme
ERDF Project Management including State Aid Rules
ESF Project Management including State Aid Rules
EU - Best Practice in Evaluation Techniques, including Exit and Sustainability Strategies
Funding for Youth Development through the Youth in Action Programme
Introduction to, Applying for and Planning ERDF or ESF Funded Projects
Management Systems & Record Keeping for ERDF Projects
Management Systems & Record Keeping for ESF Projects
Managing ERDF Finances
Monitoring & Auditing ERDF Projects
Monitoring & Auditing ESF Projects
Preparing for an Article 13 Progress & Verification Visit
Sources of EU Funding - for Education, Training, Community & Regeneration Projects
Transnational Projects - Management & Administration

Programme

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Facilitator

Our Facilitator has been able to combine her practical experience of business and her experience as a project manager/consultant with in–depth knowledge of European funding and its technicalities gained over the last 15 years through FE, HE, Job Centre Plus, DWP and Local and National government sectors. During this time she has been involved with project development, research, management, delivery, evaluation and consultation.

She has a varied background of project management in the education, public , voluntary and private sector. Working  in FE, HE, Chamber of Commerce, and  Local and National government on high profile projects out of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Through this work, she has collaborated with many partners on project design and delivery, including Government Offices, Transnational Partners, DWP, Local Authorities, Learning and Skills Councils and the local Regional Development Agencies. Recently she developed a Learning Consortium for the Voluntary and Community sector, put together Commissioning documents and contracting for the 2007-2013 ESF and ERDF programmes and has worked as an auditor for Government Office on European Funded programmes. Her specialism is in developing strategies for different bodies in helping the long-term unemployed. She continues to work with Local Councils, SFA, JCP, RDA’s and project applicants in consultation and application of European work.

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.