A social fund (sometimes also called Social Investment Fund, Social Fund for Development, Social Action Fund, National Solidarity Fund or Social Development Agency) is an institution, typically in a developing country, that provides financing (usually grants) for small-scale public investments targeted at meeting the needs of poor and vulnerable communities. Social Funds also aim at contributing to social capital and development at the local level. In many cases they serve as innovators and demonstrators of new methods of decentralized participatory decision-making, management, and accountability that may be adopted for broader application by public sector organizations.
Prevalence of social funds
In 2007 Social Funds existed in more than 45 countries, predominantly in poorer and smaller developing countries that receive significant official development assistance. However, a Social Fund also exists in Romania, a country that has recently joined the EU, as well as in many other Eastern European countries. Probably the largest Social Fund is the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) with a resource base of US$ 500 million. Social Funds have channeled close to US$ 5 billion of World Bank funding in Africa alone between 1999 and 2005 and have channeled more than ten billion dollars from all donors and governments' own resources over the past 20 years.
The Social Fund in the UK was a form of welfare benefit provision payable for exceptional or intermittent needs, in addition to regular payments such as Jobseeker's Allowance or Income Support.
The United Kingdom coalition government has abolished the discretionary social fund with effect from April 2013, by means of legislation contained in the Welfare Reform Act 2012. Community care grants and crisis loans will be abolished from April 2013 and instead funding is being made available to local authorities in England and to the devolved administrations to provide such assistance in their areas as they see fit.
Introduction
There were two categories of Social Fund:
a ‘discretionary’ social fund intended to respond flexibly to meet exceptional and intermittent needs; and
a ‘regulated’ fund intended to cover maternity, funeral, winter fuel and heating expenses.
The social fund schemes were implemented in 1987 to 1988, as part of an overall review of benefits (the Fowler reviews) initiated by Norman Fowler, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Security (1981–1987) replacing the former system of Single Payments of Supplementary Benefit.
European Social Fund Plus: helping the most vulnerable
The ESF+ aims to invest in people and create a more social and inclusive Europe. Parliament wants to make sure that all children have a fair start, young people get a chance at quality employment through training and apprenticeships and vulnerable populations are supported.
published: 09 Jun 2021
An Introduction to EU Funding Programmes for 2021–2027
The EU’s long term budget for 2021 – 2027 was released this year, and with it comes a wide variety of funding programmes relevant to Irish civil society. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this webinar, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support.
You will come away with an understanding of:
Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
An update on what has changed since the last long-term EU budget for 2014 - 2020
What these new funding programmes hope to achieve
Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU o...
published: 02 Sep 2021
Introduction to EU Funding Programmes
Recording of the event from 23 February 2022.
There is a wealth of opportunities at EU level for Irish civil society organisations. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this session, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support. Learners will come away with and understanding of:
+ Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
+ What these funding programmes hope to achieve
+ Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU objectives
Supports available.
This event is brought to you by Access Europe, The Wheel’s E...
published: 23 Feb 2022
European Social Fund: A great start - in later life
After many different jobs and time raising children, Brigitte decided she wanted to train as a healthcare assistant, despite being almost into her sixties. Her dream was realised thanks to a programme backed by the European Social Fund which aims to get people of all ages back into work. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=254
published: 28 Aug 2013
Video European Social Fund Investing in Your Future
We are funded by the European Social Fund Investing in Your Future
published: 28 Sep 2016
Fast-track to EU funding 2021-2027
9 minutes preview of a recorded webinar about EU-funding 2021-2027.
(EU programmes, projects and fundings)
For the full video visit: https://europamediatrainings.com/publications/video/95/fast-track-to-eu-funding-2021-2027
#Horizon2020, #H2020, #HorizonEurope, #HE, #EUfunding, #webinar, #EUproject, #education, #learnonline, #training #EC
Visit the website for more recorded webinars on Horizon Europe : https://europamediatrainings.com/training-services
published: 09 Jun 2021
European Social Fund: Investing in young researchers
Carlos conducts live-saving research into cancer in Salamanca, Spain. He has been able to advance his studies thanks to support from the European Social Fund. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=255
published: 28 Aug 2013
ESF+: Streamlining the European Social Fund
The EU has supported tens of thousands of projects across Europe through the European Social Fund. One such project is this socially responsible hotel in Poland, which gives underprivileged young people a helping hand into the world of work. Parliament wants to make sure the ESF continues to support such projects.
The ESF+ aims to invest in people and create a more social and inclusive Europe. Parliament wants to make sure that all children have a fair start, young people...
The ESF+ aims to invest in people and create a more social and inclusive Europe. Parliament wants to make sure that all children have a fair start, young people get a chance at quality employment through training and apprenticeships and vulnerable populations are supported.
The ESF+ aims to invest in people and create a more social and inclusive Europe. Parliament wants to make sure that all children have a fair start, young people get a chance at quality employment through training and apprenticeships and vulnerable populations are supported.
The EU’s long term budget for 2021 – 2027 was released this year, and with it comes a wide variety of funding programmes relevant to Irish civil society. Howeve...
The EU’s long term budget for 2021 – 2027 was released this year, and with it comes a wide variety of funding programmes relevant to Irish civil society. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this webinar, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support.
You will come away with an understanding of:
Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
An update on what has changed since the last long-term EU budget for 2014 - 2020
What these new funding programmes hope to achieve
Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU objectives
Supports available.
If you are active in funding or development, don’t miss this free event. Register now to reserve your place.
This event is brought to you by Access Europe, The Wheel’s EU funding support service funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
The EU’s long term budget for 2021 – 2027 was released this year, and with it comes a wide variety of funding programmes relevant to Irish civil society. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this webinar, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support.
You will come away with an understanding of:
Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
An update on what has changed since the last long-term EU budget for 2014 - 2020
What these new funding programmes hope to achieve
Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU objectives
Supports available.
If you are active in funding or development, don’t miss this free event. Register now to reserve your place.
This event is brought to you by Access Europe, The Wheel’s EU funding support service funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Recording of the event from 23 February 2022.
There is a wealth of opportunities at EU level for Irish civil society organisations. However, with so many oppor...
Recording of the event from 23 February 2022.
There is a wealth of opportunities at EU level for Irish civil society organisations. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this session, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support. Learners will come away with and understanding of:
+ Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
+ What these funding programmes hope to achieve
+ Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU objectives
Supports available.
This event is brought to you by Access Europe, The Wheel’s EU funding support service funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Recording of the event from 23 February 2022.
There is a wealth of opportunities at EU level for Irish civil society organisations. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this session, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support. Learners will come away with and understanding of:
+ Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
+ What these funding programmes hope to achieve
+ Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU objectives
Supports available.
This event is brought to you by Access Europe, The Wheel’s EU funding support service funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
After many different jobs and time raising children, Brigitte decided she wanted to train as a healthcare assistant, despite being almost into her sixties. Her ...
After many different jobs and time raising children, Brigitte decided she wanted to train as a healthcare assistant, despite being almost into her sixties. Her dream was realised thanks to a programme backed by the European Social Fund which aims to get people of all ages back into work. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=254
After many different jobs and time raising children, Brigitte decided she wanted to train as a healthcare assistant, despite being almost into her sixties. Her dream was realised thanks to a programme backed by the European Social Fund which aims to get people of all ages back into work. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=254
9 minutes preview of a recorded webinar about EU-funding 2021-2027.
(EU programmes, projects and fundings)
For the full video visit: https://europamediatrainin...
9 minutes preview of a recorded webinar about EU-funding 2021-2027.
(EU programmes, projects and fundings)
For the full video visit: https://europamediatrainings.com/publications/video/95/fast-track-to-eu-funding-2021-2027
#Horizon2020, #H2020, #HorizonEurope, #HE, #EUfunding, #webinar, #EUproject, #education, #learnonline, #training #EC
Visit the website for more recorded webinars on Horizon Europe : https://europamediatrainings.com/training-services
9 minutes preview of a recorded webinar about EU-funding 2021-2027.
(EU programmes, projects and fundings)
For the full video visit: https://europamediatrainings.com/publications/video/95/fast-track-to-eu-funding-2021-2027
#Horizon2020, #H2020, #HorizonEurope, #HE, #EUfunding, #webinar, #EUproject, #education, #learnonline, #training #EC
Visit the website for more recorded webinars on Horizon Europe : https://europamediatrainings.com/training-services
Carlos conducts live-saving research into cancer in Salamanca, Spain. He has been able to advance his studies thanks to support from the European Social Fund. R...
Carlos conducts live-saving research into cancer in Salamanca, Spain. He has been able to advance his studies thanks to support from the European Social Fund. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=255
Carlos conducts live-saving research into cancer in Salamanca, Spain. He has been able to advance his studies thanks to support from the European Social Fund. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=255
The EU has supported tens of thousands of projects across Europe through the European Social Fund. One such project is this socially responsible hotel in Poland...
The EU has supported tens of thousands of projects across Europe through the European Social Fund. One such project is this socially responsible hotel in Poland, which gives underprivileged young people a helping hand into the world of work. Parliament wants to make sure the ESF continues to support such projects.
The EU has supported tens of thousands of projects across Europe through the European Social Fund. One such project is this socially responsible hotel in Poland, which gives underprivileged young people a helping hand into the world of work. Parliament wants to make sure the ESF continues to support such projects.
The ESF+ aims to invest in people and create a more social and inclusive Europe. Parliament wants to make sure that all children have a fair start, young people get a chance at quality employment through training and apprenticeships and vulnerable populations are supported.
The EU’s long term budget for 2021 – 2027 was released this year, and with it comes a wide variety of funding programmes relevant to Irish civil society. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this webinar, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support.
You will come away with an understanding of:
Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
An update on what has changed since the last long-term EU budget for 2014 - 2020
What these new funding programmes hope to achieve
Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU objectives
Supports available.
If you are active in funding or development, don’t miss this free event. Register now to reserve your place.
This event is brought to you by Access Europe, The Wheel’s EU funding support service funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Recording of the event from 23 February 2022.
There is a wealth of opportunities at EU level for Irish civil society organisations. However, with so many opportunities available and so much information out there, it can be hard to know where to start.
In this session, The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Emma Murtagh, will provide an overview of the programmes that are available, key EU priorities, and where you can get more information and support. Learners will come away with and understanding of:
+ Which EU funding programmes could be applicable to their organisation
+ What these funding programmes hope to achieve
+ Aligning projects to both your own strategic objectives and EU objectives
Supports available.
This event is brought to you by Access Europe, The Wheel’s EU funding support service funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs.
After many different jobs and time raising children, Brigitte decided she wanted to train as a healthcare assistant, despite being almost into her sixties. Her dream was realised thanks to a programme backed by the European Social Fund which aims to get people of all ages back into work. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=254
9 minutes preview of a recorded webinar about EU-funding 2021-2027.
(EU programmes, projects and fundings)
For the full video visit: https://europamediatrainings.com/publications/video/95/fast-track-to-eu-funding-2021-2027
#Horizon2020, #H2020, #HorizonEurope, #HE, #EUfunding, #webinar, #EUproject, #education, #learnonline, #training #EC
Visit the website for more recorded webinars on Horizon Europe : https://europamediatrainings.com/training-services
Carlos conducts live-saving research into cancer in Salamanca, Spain. He has been able to advance his studies thanks to support from the European Social Fund. Read more here: http://ec.europa.eu/esf/main.jsp?catId=564&langId=en&portraitId=255
The EU has supported tens of thousands of projects across Europe through the European Social Fund. One such project is this socially responsible hotel in Poland, which gives underprivileged young people a helping hand into the world of work. Parliament wants to make sure the ESF continues to support such projects.
A social fund (sometimes also called Social Investment Fund, Social Fund for Development, Social Action Fund, National Solidarity Fund or Social Development Agency) is an institution, typically in a developing country, that provides financing (usually grants) for small-scale public investments targeted at meeting the needs of poor and vulnerable communities. Social Funds also aim at contributing to social capital and development at the local level. In many cases they serve as innovators and demonstrators of new methods of decentralized participatory decision-making, management, and accountability that may be adopted for broader application by public sector organizations.
Prevalence of social funds
In 2007 Social Funds existed in more than 45 countries, predominantly in poorer and smaller developing countries that receive significant official development assistance. However, a Social Fund also exists in Romania, a country that has recently joined the EU, as well as in many other Eastern European countries. Probably the largest Social Fund is the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) with a resource base of US$ 500 million. Social Funds have channeled close to US$ 5 billion of World Bank funding in Africa alone between 1999 and 2005 and have channeled more than ten billion dollars from all donors and governments' own resources over the past 20 years.