Adult Skills Fund
Adult Skills Fund (ASF) provides education and training for adults aged 19 and over to gain new skills for employment, further learning or career progression.
Adult Skills Fund in Lancashire
The Adult Skills Fund (ASF) supports adults aged 19 and over to gain new skills, achieve recognised qualifications and take the next step in work, learning or career progression.
Whether it’s improving English, maths or digital skills, retraining for a new role, or gaining qualifications valued by employers, ASF-funded learning can help people achieve their goals.
From August 2026, the Lancashire Combined County Authority will take responsibility for the fund, helping ensure skills investment reflects the needs of Lancashire’s residents, employers and economy.
Adult Skills Devolution in Lancashire
In areas with devolved responsibilities, the Adult Skills Fund is managed locally rather than by central government. This enables investment in skills provision to be aligned more closely with local priorities, employer demand and economic need.
Following the establishment of the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA), preparations are underway for responsibility for the Adult Skills Fund to transfer to Lancashire from August 2026.
