The Building Better Opportunities programme is jointly funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the Big Lottery to deliver projects that promote social inclusion and tackle poverty in line with the Thames Valley Berkshire LEP priorities of:
- Overcoming barriers to employment
- Addressing root causes of poverty and improving financial confidence
- Promoting a dynamic and inclusive rural economy
- Troubled families
To find out more directly from the Big Lottery Fund and Thames Valley Berkshire LEP come along to the Building Better Opportunities Conference at Green Park Conference Centre on 9th March 2015 at Green Park Conference Centre from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
For an agenda and to register a place: www.rva.org.uk/event/building-better-opportunities-conference
West Berkshire Council is pleased to invite bids for Round 28 of the Community Education Fund for projects to be delivered by 31st July 2015. This fund is focused on developing Community Learning and Skills opportunities for adults and families in West Berkshire.
There are two funding strands available:
- Community Learning supports non-accredited learning which aims to maximise access to learning for adults and families bringing new opportunities, improving lives and communities whatever people’s circumstances
- Adult Skills supports qualifications which address local needs aimed at adults without Level 2 qualifications or those who are unemployed and on active benefits
For more information and to download a bid form please go to www.westberks.gov.uk/cef. All bids must be sent to aclteam@westberks.gov.uk by 5pm 25th February 2015.
If you require any additional information or would like to discuss your bid ideas, please contact a member of the Community Learning team on 01635 519060.
