What is the Growth & Skills Levy?
Government-backed training. Paid for by your Levy.
Managed end-to-end by us.
The Growth & Skills Levy (Formerly called The Apprenticeship Levy) is a UK government fund designed to support training and upskilling – but it’s only accessible through a registered training provider like Diverse Futures. Whether you’re a large organisation paying into the Levy or an SME eligible for co-funding, we make the process simple and powerful.
Did you know?
Each year, millions of pounds in training support go unused, not because it’s unavailable – but because it’s misunderstood.
We’re here to change that.
How the Funding Works
If you’re not using your Levy, you’re losing it.
Fully funded
Zero hassle
Government-supported
Strategic impact
Employer Type
Funding Model
Over £3M Payroll
You pay 0.5% of your wage bill into a Levy account. Use it to fully fund apprenticeship training.
Under £3M Payroll
You pay just 5% of training costs. The government covers the other 95%.
If the apprentice is 16-21 (or 16-18 in a company with less than 50 employees), the government covers 100% of the cost.
If the apprentice is 16-21 (or 16-18 in a company with less than 50 employees), the government covers 100% of the cost.
Not hiring now?
You can use your Levy to upskill current employees, and even gift 50% of unused funds to your supply chain, partners, or wider sector.
What You Get
The DF Difference
Source
We find top talent from low-income, diverse backgrounds, aligned to your roles, culture, and mission.
Select
We screen, assess, and shortlist only the best, ready for your final selection.
Train
We deliver two weeks of Work Ready training before day one, based on the Skills Builder Universal Framework.
Support
We coach and mentor each apprentice, and partner with you across the full journey to drive impact and progression.
Client Partnership
We partner with you to unlock the potential of your talent, providing guidance and check-ins to help develop apprentices who thrive and make an impact in your team.
Interested in Making a Difference?
Get in touch with Diverse Futures today. We are here to answer your questions and help design a programme that fits your needs.
Upskilling Process
Upskill for Free That Delivers Real Impact
Value Your Levy Pot
We help you understand what you can claim and how to use it.
Identify Skills Gaps
We work with you to align training with real business needs.
Launch a Pilot Cohort
Test the impact through a small, high-potential group.
Measure Results
Track retention, performance, and ROI with our real-time tools.
Scale Up
Expand programmes across teams or regions.
Develop Career Paths
Build progression plans and future leaders from within.
Upskilling Process
Government-Funded Training Solutions
We don’t just do entry-level apprenticeships. Our programmes also support:
Upskilling existing employees
Accelerator pathways for future leaders
Bespoke development aligned to your strategic goals
Bootcamps, CPD, and accredited qualification
Maximum impact. Zero cost.
A bold new way to build your workforce, and your culture.
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