Introduction to ERDF Reach and Impact Project 2012-2015
Running from now until March 2015, One East Midlands’ Reach and Impact project, funded by ERDF and match funded by the Big Lottery Fund, will deliver a range of support activities, primarily focused on PA2 areas, to increase the understanding of, reach and impact of ERDF funding.
Activity will focus on:
- increasing awareness,
- increasing Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) engagement
- unlocking potential match funding
- Supporting the development of local collaborative programmes
- Improving PA2 impact and learning
The project will focus on PA2 areas but will also seek to ensure PA1 activities are linked with local economic priorities.
The project will deliver a range of support activities including:
- Case studies and publicity to increase awareness and understanding of practical applications of ERDF
- Focussed events and for, and work with VCS organisations to increase engagement
- Develop tools and resources for funding advisors to build capacity to advise on ERDF funding
- Identifying new potential sources of match with traditional VCS funders
- Support East Midlands Councils in the role of developing learning, and capacity within PA2 districts by:
- Supporting collaborative local partnerships in PA2 areas with VCS organisations and
- Supporting peer learning between PA2 districts
The beneficiaries and target audience are:
- Voluntary and Community Sector organisations across the East Midlands
- Voluntary and community sector support providers
- VCS funders and investors
- Providers of VCS funding advice
- Existing project managers delivering ERDF projects
- Local Authorities leads in PA2 districts
For further information visit www.oneeastmidlands.org.uk/reachandimpact, contact Chris Hill, Project Manager, at chill@one-em.org.uk or telephone 0115 934 8471.