European Social Fund in England

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European Social Fund Division is based within the Department for Work and Pensions. The Division is responsible for ensuring that European Social Fund money is used to support and add value to national employment and skills priorities, in line with EU regulations.

The Division provides policy advice on European Social Fund issues across the UK. It works in partnership with the European Commission and key national players to administer the Objective 3 Community Support Framework and EQUAL programmes across Great Britain. It also manages the Objective 3 programme in England in partnership with regional Government Offices.

If you want to contact the ESF Division, please email us at ESF.Feedback@jiu.gsi.gov.uk.

Please contact your Government Office or Co-financing Organisation if you have queries on the implementation of ESF at regional and local level.

To respond to your questions on the European Social Fund more efficiently, we have revised the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

If the FAQ section does not provide you with the answer to your question please email us. We aim to reply to all questions within five working days.