The Bridge Northumberland project has been named among the top projects funding by the European Social Fund (ESF) across England.
This ‘Project Showcase’ features 73 European Social Fund (ESF) projects from across the country that are transforming the lives of individuals and benefitting communities. These and hundreds of other projects co-funded by the England ESF Programme are enabling people to improve their skills, address personal challenges and move towards and into work or other positive outcomes that help them fulfil their potential. Many of those supported are amongst the most vulnerable in society.
The showcase is an outcome from the ESF Online Celebration event held on 17 March 2022, where projects had the opportunity to share their stories. To July 2022 the ESF England Programme has helped over 1.8 million people. Of these, over 228,000 had started work when they left the Programme and over 161,000 were in education or training upon leaving.
Bridge Northumberland Partner Lead and NCVA CEO, Caroline Rogan, said:
“The showcasing of Bridge Northumberland by ESF England for the second time is a recognition of the hard work and innovative approach of the partners and Bridge Workers that has enabled them to reach many more people across the county than we had expected and helped so many people to make a fresh start in their lives.”
Clare Bonson, Head of the ESF for England said:
“I would like to thank all these projects for sharing their details and achievements, particularly the many powerful and inspiring stories and films.
“A huge THANK YOU to all of you for your amazing work and dedication; and I would encourage all ESF partners who will be running projects into next year, to maintain momentum and carry on supporting as many people as possible to realise their personal goals and aspirations.”