Preparing to deliver the Greater Manchester ESIF Plan Autumn 2014 Opportunities for voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. Alex Whinnom, Chief Executive. GMCVO

How does it happen? DCLG GMCA LEP GM ESIF Plan VCSE advisory☺ DCLG GMCA LEP GM Strategy GM ESIF Plan £ Co-Financing organisations New Economy / GMCA (officers) ☺ LMC “Local Management Committee” ☺ Local match SFA DWP Big Lottery “SOG” Skills & Employment Partnership VCSE advisory

Positioning the VCSE sector Social innovation and social value Reach and engagement Social and community enterprise European Programme Growth Deal Further devolution

Where, when and how are the big opportunities? ESF – skills, employment ERDF – start-ups, business growth, CO², capital works Big Lottery co-finance

CALL SPECIFICATIONS FOR LOTS GO TO GMLMC FOR SIGN OFF CALL SPECIFICATION S PUBLISHED FOR PARTNER INPUT CALL SPECIFICATI ONS ISSUED BY CLG/ OPT INS   SEPTEMBER COMPETITIVE BUSINESS (ERDF) 2. Inward Investment and Trade 3. Sector Programmes / Manufacturing Advisory Service / Low Carbon Support 4. Growth Hub & Services SCIENCE & INNOVATION (ERDF) 1. Asset base science infrastructure OCTOBER 2014 JANUARY 2015 NOVEMBER 6. Start Ups SKILLS (ESF) A3. GM young residents progress into employment B1. GM residents progress into employment B3. Working Well extension D4. Skills provision which will relate to removing the barriers some people face when entering employment E1. Social enterprise to adapt to the needs of GM NOVEMBER 2014 [1] Timing of Lot B6 - In work support for those at risk of falling out of work onto benefits to be confirmed.

DECEMBER JANUARY COMPETITIVE BUSINESS (ERDF) 5. Innovation   COMPETITIVE BUSINESS (ERDF) 5. Innovation SKILLS (ESF) A1. Early intervention progs for 15-18 yrs olds (NEET) A2. High quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) and career provision including National Careers Service for young people (15+) A4. Ensure the supply and demand meet future requirements 19-24 yr olds A5. Youth Contract extension (specific cohort: enhancement of GM Programme) B2. Innovative to support marginalised groups to help bring them towards economic activity. B5. National Careers Service- extension DECEMBER 2014 MARCH 2015 FEBRARY 2015 JANUARY 1. Access to Finance D1. Provision to up-skill the existing workforce (including management skills, focus on 50+) D3. This investment priority will provide skills support at all level jobs for GM priority and growth sectors; E2. Develop the capacity of community and voluntary sector FEBRUARY 2015

FEBRUARY   SKILLS (ESF) A2. High quality information, advice and guidance (IAG) and career provision including National Careers Service for young people (15+) A5. Youth Contract extension (specific cohort: enhancement of GM Programme) C1. Skills provision responsive to the needs of the local economy and employers C3. Skills investment and provider staff development to increase engagement with business and wider community C5. Activities to start and grow a business D2. Increase access to advanced (higher level) skills for the most disadvantaged FEBRUARY 2015 APRIL 2015

What could go wrong New to everyone……… Scale Capacity Competition Delays

Is this an opportunity for my organisation? PLEASE DISCUSS: Is this an opportunity for my organisation? Please note on the flipchart any thoughts, questions, ideas, suggestions that you have

ANY QUESTIONS?

Next steps

Building Better Opportunities Should hear by 20th October Planned: “Easy Guide” to the ESIF Plan Dedicated email address for queries FAQ log More events around specific sectors / target beneficiary groups (may include “meet the buyer” if identifiable and/or support for VCSE consortia) Workshops giving technical help Also support for infrastructure providers to enable them to cascade information to their members

What technical help would help you? Diagnostic PQQ criteria Pricing Data collection and monitoring Meet the buyer Would you be willing to pay towards it?

What should you do? Make sure you are signed up to receive updates (GMCVO website) – look out for more information Start to consider now: What outputs you could deliver For which target beneficiary groups At what price Make sure you are “ESIF-ready” and could meet criteria for suppliers

For more information www.gmcvo.org.uk/european-programme-2014-20 www.networkforeurope.eu http://neweconomymanchester.com/stories/1950-news_from_eu www.agma.gov.uk/gmca/european-funding-2014-2020/index.html

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