York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (YNYCA) is committed to building an integrated, inclusive and responsive skills system that supports economic growth, productivity and progression across York and North Yorkshire. Through this Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, large levy‑paying employers can now transfer up to 50% of their annual apprenticeship levy funds to other employers, in line with national apprenticeship funding rules updated in April 2024.
The scheme supports:
- Apprenticeship starts that respond directly to local labour market needs
- Small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) that would otherwise struggle to access apprenticeship funding
- Progression, upskilling and workforce sustainability across priority sectors
Further information and guidance can be found here: Receive a levy transfer from another business to fund an apprenticeship - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
This scheme is subject to funding availability.
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority - Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Application
If you are an eligible employer in York and North Yorkshire and are looking to apply for levy transfer funding, please read our funding criteria and complete the application form here:
Frequently Asked Questions
As an employer, am I eligible for a levy transfer?
You may be eligible for an apprenticeship levy transfer if your organisation requires support to fund apprenticeship training.
This includes businesses that would benefit from having 100% of training costs covered, as well as levy-paying employers who have already used their own levy funds.
Eligibility is open to organisations of any size and sector, provided the apprenticeship is delivered through an approved apprenticeship standard rather than a framework.
To qualify for this opportunity, your business must also be located in York and North Yorkshire and work with an approved training provider to register the apprenticeship.
How can our business receive apprenticeship levy funding support?
Businesses looking to receive apprenticeship levy transfer funding can access support through our levy pot.
We can help organisations that are experiencing challenges in securing funding for apprenticeships, whether or not they currently pay the levy.
You may be eligible if you are a business within York and North Yorkshire would benefit from having 100% of your apprenticeship training costs covered, or if you are a levy-paying employer who has already committed your own levy funds.
Your preferred training provider can register the apprenticeships requiring funding on your behalf.
Opportunities can span any sector and level, provided they follow an approved apprenticeship standard rather than a framework, and your organisation must be located in York and North Yorkshire to access this support.
Are there any restrictions on the types of apprenticeships eligible for funding?
Yes, there are some limitations on the types of apprenticeships that can be supported through a levy transfer.
Funding is only available for apprenticeships that follow an approved apprenticeship standard; frameworks are not eligible.
However, there are no restrictions on the level or sector, meaning businesses can apply for funding across a wide range of industries and for apprenticeships at any qualification level, provided they meet the required criteria.
Are there any geographical restrictions for receiving a levy transfer from YNYCA?
Yes, to be eligible for an apprenticeship levy transfer, your organisation must be based in York or North Yorkshire. This ensures that the funding supports local businesses within the region.
What does an apprenticeship levy transfer cover?
An apprenticeship levy transfer covers 100% of the training and assessment costs associated with an approved apprenticeship standard.
This funding is paid directly to the training provider, meaning employers are not responsible for these specific costs. However, the transfer does not cover additional expenses such as wages, travel, or other employment-related costs, which remain the responsibility of the employer.
What is YNYCA’s governance process for the levy transfer funding process?
As part of YNYCA’s governance process, the following form part of the levy transfer process:
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) – setting out roles, responsibilities and conditions of levy transfer funding. This would be completed following an employer being provisionally accepted for levy transfer funding.
- Due Diligence Declaration – confirming organisational compliance, financial probity and eligibility. Following completing the application form, this is to be completed and sent to HR-OD@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk as part of the application.
These documents are required before levy funds can be transferred.
Are there any restrictions on the types of apprenticeships eligible for funding?
Yes, there are some limitations on the types of apprenticeships that can be supported through a levy transfer.
Funding is only available for apprenticeships that follow an approved apprenticeship standard; frameworks are not eligible.
However, there are no restrictions on the level or sector, meaning businesses can apply for funding across a wide range of industries and for apprenticeships at any qualification level, provided they meet the required criteria.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
If you have any questions, please contact the HROD team at HR-OD@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk.