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What is an apprenticeship levy transfer?

A levy transfer lets an employer give up to half of their unspent apprenticeship levy to another employer, to fund that employer's apprenticeships. It costs the giver nothing beyond funds they were not going to use, and it fully funds training for the receiver.

Up to 50% transferable  |  100% of training funded for the receiver  |  Set up in the apprenticeship service

Talk to us about a transfer

Why partner with Lifetime for apprenticeship levy gifting?

  • Full coordination and support

    We provide comprehensive management of an employer’s levy account for the purposes of transfer and gifting. This includes identifying eligible recipient businesses and managing the transfer of funds through the official government portal.

  • Levy calculators and profiling tools

    We offer advanced tools to highlight your levy spend and utilisation, helping you to accurately project surplus funds available for transfer. This ensures a strategic and data-driven approach to your gifting.

  • Impact reporting

    We provide detailed impact reports, including a social return on the gifted levy funds. These reports will highlight the positive outcomes of your contribution, such as the number of apprentices supported, the skills they have gained, and the economic benefits to their businesses and communities.

  • Dedicated transfer manager

    Each business is assigned a personal Transfer Manager, funded by us, who acts as your single point of contact. This expert will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring a smooth and effortless experience.

    Transfers in numbers

    • 50%

      of annual levy you can transfer

    • 100%

      of eligible training funded for the receiver

    • £0

      extra cost to the sending employer

    • 24 months

      the window before funds expire

      If you have levy to give

      Transferring funds you would otherwise lose is a practical way to support your supply chain, your sector or skills in your area, and to strengthen partnerships. You choose who receives it and which apprenticeships it backs. We can help you find suitable employers and handle the set-up.

      Offer a transfer

      If you want to receive

      A transfer can fully fund apprenticeships for your team at no cost to you, whether or not you pay the levy yourself. You commit to delivering the apprenticeships; we help match you with an employer who has funds to give.

      Ask about receiving a transfer

      Levy transfers: common questions

      Who can transfer levy funds?

      Any levy-paying employer with funds in their apprenticeship service account. You can send to one employer or several.

      How much can I transfer?

      Up to 50% of your annual levy funds, calculated from the previous year's funds plus the government top-up.

      What can a transfer be used for?

      New apprenticeship starts at the receiving employer, paid up to each apprenticeship's funding band. It cannot top up existing transfers from another employer.

      How do I find an employer to receive my transfer?

      You can choose your own, or we can match you with employers whose apprenticeships fit your priorities.

      Does a transfer affect my own apprenticeships?

      No. You only transfer funds you are not using for your own programme, and your own training is unaffected.

      Works with our service

      We set up and manage transfers as part of our levy gifting support, so the admin sits with us, not you.

      Put unused levy to work

      Tell us whether you'd like to give or receive a transfer, and we'll handle the match and the set-up.

      Request a consultation with one of our Levy Transfer Managers

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