Funding Update - Further Information for Beneficiaries
We are pleased to announce that FFF Ltd will be launching its own Skills Development grant scheme in 2023.
The funding be for courses starting from 1 March 2023. Registrations into this new scheme will open on 1 January 2023 and close Summer 2023 (date TBC).
What will change?
The process for 2023 will be very similar, but we have a few key changes:
Registrations / Renewals: As this is a new scheme, you will need to re-enter into the scheme, further details are outlined below.
Funding Rate: Courses booked with start dates from 1 March 2023 will be funded at 50% grant rate. You, the beneficiary will need to pay a 50% contribution fee to secure funding.
Eligibility: FFF will no longer support Public Funded Organisations or Woodland Owners through Skills Development after 31 March 2023.
We will be adding support routes for Military Leavers, Charity Organisations, Students, and those who are currently looking for work.
What does this mean for you?
If you have a current training agreement with us, you will need to renew your registration Between 1 January 2023 & 1 March 2023 to continue booking courses. You will need to pay a renewal fee.
FFF will then renew your Training Agreement, subject to new Terms and Conditions.
You will then be able to continue booking courses that start after 1 March 2023.
If you do not renew your registration in this time, your current training agreements with FFF will close on 31 March 2023.
If you have not completed a registration form with FFF before you will need to complete the registration form and pay the registration fee.
The cost of registration or renewal will be:
£75 + VAT for an individual person registration (Sole Traders, Students, Military Leavers, and those looking for work).
£125 +VAT for a multiple person registration (SME’s, Charities, and Community Woodland Groups.
Please note: The renewal and registration form will be available on our website from 1 January 2023.
Supported Training and Qualifications - We have refined our supported training and qualifications list to focus our support. Before you continue, please check that the qualifications you require are still supported here.
The Skills Development Scheme Rules for 2023 will be published on our website shortly.
Please Note: We have a smaller team now, as we work part-time and from home, our preferred method of communication is by email.
To get in touch with us please email info@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk.
