European Social Fund Projects

Shaw Trust operates a range of projects jointly funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and Jobcentre Plus. ESF was set up to improve employment opportunities in the European Union and help raise standards of living. It aims to help people fulfill their potential by giving them better skills and better job prospects

Our ESF projects are designed to offer people, disadvantaged in the labour market, a flexible package of support based on their needs to help them find employment.

What support is available?

Support varies within each project but can include:

• access to work related training courses 
• an In Work Benefit Calculation to show you how much better off in work you could be
• pre-employment and job search activities such as:
  • CV Writing
  • completing application forms
  • help with job search
  • support with interview techniques
• access to motivational courses such as Gaining Opportunities and Living Skills (GOALS) training
• In-work support to ensure your move into employment is successful.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility criteria varies from project to project. Use the links below for more details.

Where does Shaw Trust deliver ESF funded projects?

• West Midlands 'Flexible Routeway'
• Beds and Herts 'Flexible Routeway'
• Greater Manchester 'Targeted Interventions'
• Surrey and Sussex 'Hardest to Help'
• Dorset and Somerset 'Family Focus'
• Devon and Cornwall 'Devon Works'
• Beds and Herts 'Intermediate Labour Market' Project
• Essex 'Intermediate Labour Market' Project
• Norfolk 'Intermediate Labour Market' Project

Find out more about ESF

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