Apprenticeship levy transfers
Levy Transfers: Save Money and Support Growth with NowSkills
If you’re a non-levy-paying employer or an SME looking to grow your team through apprenticeships, levy transfers offer a powerful way to access full funding—without the usual 5% co-investment. And if you’re a levy-paying organisation with unused funds, transfers allow you to make a meaningful impact while avoiding waste. At NowSkills, we make the entire process simple, strategic, and cost-effective.
What Is a Levy Transfer?
Levy transfers allow large employers to transfer their unused apprenticeship levy to other organisations. These funds can be used to pay 100% of the training and assessment costs for new apprentices, up to the funding band maximum.
Transferred funds are paid monthly for the duration of the apprenticeship and can be used for new hires or existing employees starting a new apprenticeship programme.
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How SME Employers Save Money
For non-levy employers, a successful levy transfer means:
- No training costs—the full cost is covered by the donor employer
- No recruitment fees when working with NowSkills
- No hidden charges—just fully funded, high-quality training
This makes apprenticeships more accessible for SMEs, charities, and public sector bodies that might otherwise struggle to fund training.
Why Levy Transfers Matter for Levy Paying Employers
For levy-paying employers, transfers are more than a financial tool—they’re a chance to make a meaningful difference. By pledging unused funds, you help local businesses, charities, and public sector organisations access fully funded apprenticeships they might not otherwise afford. This supports inclusive growth, strengthens regional skills, and gives young people and career changers a pathway into meaningful employment.
Levy transfers allow you to invest in your local economy, build ethical partnerships, and contribute to a more resilient workforce. Whether you’re supporting a supplier, a community initiative, or a neighbouring SME, you’re helping create opportunities that benefit everyone—from the apprentice to the wider sector.
It’s a values-driven win-win: you avoid losing unused funds, support future talent, and build lasting goodwill across your region.
How NowSkills Makes It Easy
At NowSkills, we manage the entire levy transfer process for you—from matching donor and recipient employers to handling the paperwork and Apprenticeship Service setup. Whether you’re receiving funds or pledging them, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Our support includes:
- Identifying eligible apprenticeships and candidates
- Coordinating with donor employers and the Apprenticeship Service
- Ensuring compliance with funding rules
- Providing ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship
We work with a wide network of levy-paying organisations who are ready to pledge funds. If you’re an SME, we’ll help you apply for a transfer that matches your needs. If you’re a levy payer, we’ll help you direct your funds where they’ll make the biggest impact.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you want to receive a levy transfer or pledge unused funds, NowSkills is here to help. We’ll make the process smooth, strategic, and impactful.
Contact our Employer Partnerships Team to arrange your levy transfer today.