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GlossaryA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z AArea Investment Frameworks (AIFs) Area Investment Framework (AIF) is a document used as a tool to analyse all the public, private and voluntary sector investment flowing into the area. This information can then be used to help to identify how best to secure, co-ordinate and deliver funding across a wide range of areas such as housing; employment; regeneration; social inclusion; health; crime; transport and the community. The AIF will also highlight gaps in funding and will therefore be useful for exploring potential opportunities and in applying for additional assistance. Area Strategic Partnerships (ASPs) East Kent Partnership is the Area Strategic Partnership covering local areas of Canterbury, Dover and Thanet. CCommunity A community is a specific group of people who all hold a something in common. Community has tended to be associated with two key aspects: firstly people who share locality or geographical place; secondly people who are communities of interest. Communities of interest are groups of people who share an identity - for example Afro-Caribbean people; or who share an experience - for example people with a particular disability. Community capacity building Activates resources and support that strengthen the skills and abilities of people and community groups to take effective action and leading roles in the development of their communities. EEast Kent SEEDA have termed the areas of Canterbury, Dover and Thanet as the 'East Kent' area of Kent. EKP East Kent Partnership, formally known as the East Kent Triangle Area Strategic Partnership. Entrepreneurship Dictionary classification:'The owner or manager of a business enterprise who by risk and imitiative attempts to make profits.' European Social Fund (ESF) The European Social Fund (ESF) is one of four Structural Funds designed to strengthen economic and social cohesion in the European Union. The current programmes run from 2000 to 2006. ESF will provide about £4.5 billion in Great Britain (£3.5 billion in England) in this period. ESF aims ESF's main purpose is to support the annual UK Employment Action Plan, which sets out how UK policies and initiatives take account of the Employment Guidelines established within the European Employment Strategy. ESF is channelled through three Structural Fund Objectives and the EQUAL Community Initiative. The European Social Fund aims to:
GThe Government Office for the South East (GOSE) GOSE represents central government in the South East, particularly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister; the Departments for Education and Skills; Trade and Industry; Transport; Culture, Media and Sport; Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; the Home Office. GOSE works to influence contract and develop government programmes and initiatives at a regional and local level, by working in partnership with relevant organisations to meet local needs. LLearning and Skills Encompasses lifelong learning (cradle to grave), developing current skills, learning new ones via schools, colleges, private learning providers, universities, adult education and many other routes of learning. Skills maximises employability in the workforce. Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) LSPs are the key mechanism being promoted for joining up public services at an authority wide level. They aim to bring together the private, public, voluntary and community sectors to provide a single, overarching local co-ordination framework within which other, more specific, partnerships can operate. Local authorities are expected to develop such partnerships where they do not currently exist. SSocial Enterprises Social Enterprises are businesses with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners. Social enterprises tackle a wide range of social and environmental issues and operate in all parts of the economy. They have a distinct and valuable role to play in helping create a strong, sustainable and socially inclusive economy. They can deliver in several difference ways. For example:
South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) was established by the Government in April 1999 to take the strategic lead in promoting the sustainable economic development of the region.SEEDA's mission is to work with its partners to make the South East of England a World Class region, achieving sustainable development and enhanced quality of life, as measured by:
The South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA) SEERA is the representative voice of the region. It comprises 111 members, including elected councillors nominated by the region's local authorities. There are also regional representatives chosen by the voluntary sector, environmental groups, faith communities, business and economic partnerships, education and cultural networks and town and parish councils. Strategic Area Reviews (StAR) StAR is an acronym for Strategic Area Reviews. They are a vital part of the Government's 3 year "Success for All" reform strategy for post-16 learning and skills, designed to raise standards and transform local delivery. The 47 local Learning and Skills Councils (LSCs) across England are responsible for leading and managing the StARs process in their area - ensuring that anyone who wants to have their say about LSC funded learning has a platform to do so and, most importantly, will be heard. The LSC Kent and Medway will be responsible for the StAR throughout Kent and Medway. Sustainable Communities Sustainable Communities aims to provide homes for key workers, regenerate towns and cities, provide parks for families and children. Above all, it is about people helping them to live where they want with pride in their community. The Deputy Prime Minister launched the Communities Plan (Sustainable Communities: Building for the future) on 5 February 2003. The Plan sets out a long-term programme of action for delivering sustainable communities in both urban and rural areas. It aims to tackle housing supply issues in the South East, low demand in other parts of the country, and the quality of our public spaces. VVoluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Commonly used term encompassing both the voluntary sector and the community sector. |
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