ERDF Funding
In late 2007, the LDA launched the London European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2007 to 2013 programme.
London’s new ERDF programme promotes sustainable, environmentally efficient growth that capitalises on London’s economic strengths, and promotes social inclusion by extending opportunities to communities in areas of greatest need.
The Prospectus builds on the Operational Programme which sets out the investment priorities for London ERDF, and provides information on the specific types of projects which will be supported, the application process, timetable, and the technical eligibility criteria.
There are three main priorities for which Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are welcomed:
- Business innovation and research and promoting eco-efficiency
- Access to new markets and access to finance
- Sustainable places for business
For more information on the ERDF, visit the LDA website. The closing date for EOIs to be submitted to the European Programmes Management Unit at the LDA is 12.00 hours on Friday 1 February. All enquires can be directed to: erdf@lda.gov.uk.
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LORECA Employment, Training and Business Support Directory
October 2007 saw the launch of the revised and fully updated LORECA Directory. This new and improved 2nd edition of the LORECA Employment, Training and Business Support Directory is an enhanced one-stop source for those working to support refugees and asylum seekers in London.
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Left: Murzilene Parchment, Policy Director, Major Projects and Service Delivery at the Greater London Authority launches the 2nd edition of the directory. |
Published by LORECA, the directory offers a comprehensive list of organisations working in London in the areas of employment, training and business support. It includes both mainstream agencies and specialist agencies, such as those that are refugee-led and/or focused.
The new edition includes:
- greater focus on business support including Business Link London
- more information on each provider, including quality assurance
- new indexes to quickly find providers that suit your clients’ needs
Hard copies are available for all organisations. The Directory is also available online at: www.loreca.org.uk/directory.
The re-designed online version is very easy to use, and includes several new features:
- simple and advanced search options
- ability to print and save search results
- maps of the locations of service providers
- ability to update entries or add new entries
To request a hard copy, call Resource Information Service at 020 7939 0641 or email ris@ris.org.uk. Please note that due to limited circulation, hard copies are only available to organisations. Individuals are invited to use the online directory. If you would like to add in your organisation to the online directory, or request promotional posters and leaflets, please contact LORECA direct at info@loreca.org.uk.
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