Make the most of your Levy contribution
Apprenticeship Levy and transfer guidance
Make the most of your Apprenticeship Levy investment. Whether you’re funding training within your organisation or transferring unused Levy funds to other employers, we’ll help you maximise every opportunity.
What is the apprenticeship levy?
Over £3.5 billion of Levy funds are returned to the Treasury unused each year
Over 350,000 apprenticeships have been funded via transfers since 2019
If your organisation pays the Apprenticeship Levy, you’re already investing in workforce development. Your Levy funds can be used to train existing employees, recruit new apprentices, or if you have unused funds, support apprenticeship opportunities within other organisations through Levy transfers.
Our funding specialists help you maximise your investment and ensure your Levy is used effectively.
Maximise your Levy funds
t2 group helps employers of all sizes unlock the full value of apprenticeship funding. Speak to our team today to review your levy position, plan your programmes or start gifting.
How Levy funding works
- Levy-paying employers contribute 0.5% of their annual payroll above £3 million through PAYE
- Levy funds can be used to pay for apprenticeship training and assessment
- Funds expire after 12 months if they are not used
If your Levy funds are exhausted, additional government funding may still be available depending on the apprentice’s age and current funding rules.
How can we support you with your Levy funding?
- Check your Levy balance
- Allocate funds correctly
- Add us as your approved training provider
- Manage approvals, enrolments, and reporting
- Identify opportunities to transfer unused funds strategically
Why Levy transfer matters?
Transferring unused Levy funds helps you:
- Support local businesses and communities
- Invest in the wider skills pipeline
- Demonstrate social responsibility and community impact
- Strengthen workforce development across your sector
Your questions answered
Levy funding FAQs
Have you got questions about how levy funding works or how to make the most of your funding? These FAQs cover the essentials for employers of all sizes.
Yes, training can be funded for both new hires and existing staff, as long as it meets Apprenticeship requirements.
If your Levy funds have been exhausted, you may still be eligible for additional government funding depending on the apprentice’s age and current funding rules. Our funding specialists will explain the options available to your organisation.
Yes. Levy-paying employers can transfer a proportion of their unused Levy funds to other eligible employers, helping more organisations benefit from apprenticeship funding while ensuring your contribution is put to good use.
Levy funds can be transferred to eligible employers, subject to current government rules. We can help identify suitable organisations and manage the transfer process on your behalf.
Levy-paying employers can transfer up to the government maximum permitted under current funding rules. Our funding specialists can explain the latest limits and help manage the process.
Yes. From Apprenticeship Service setup, approvals, Levy transfers and enrolments, our funding specialists will manage the process and provide ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship programme.
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