Eligibility

Q: Are self-employed people (eg taxi drivers, childminders) eligible for ESF support?

A: Yes. Eligible under Priority 2. They must be registered with the relevant authorities and with HM Revenue & Customs as self employed.

Q: In Priority 2, do the individuals have to be disadvantaged as well as employed?

A: No. The criteria relates to the lack of Basic Skills, L2 etc. Overall, there is an intention to target disadvantaged groups.