Apprenticeship Levy Transfer

Introduction / Summary

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.

 

Please read the eligibility criteria below carefully before starting this application, as it outlines the requirements for receiving a levy transfer.

To be eligible to receive a levy transfer via YNYCA:

• Your organisation must not have sufficient levy funds available to fully fund the apprenticeship start, or you are a non‑levy paying employer
• Apprentices must live and/or work primarily in York or North Yorkshire
• Levy transfer funds cannot be used retrospectively for apprenticeships that have already started
• The apprenticeship must align with approved apprenticeship standards

All participating employers must hold an Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account.

Further guidance on eligibility and levy transfers can be found on GOV.UK:
Receive a levy transfer to fund an apprenticeship

 

Further guidance and FAQs can be found HERE

 

When completing the application you will be asked to fill out and return the Levy Transfer- Due Diligence and Employer Declaration, which can be found HERE

 

Any questions should be directed in HR-OD@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

 

First, please confirm which of the below applies:

If no, please register on the Apprenticeship Service prior to your application here: How to register and use the apprenticeship service as an employer - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Apprenticeship Title: (please copy the apprenticeship link and the apprenticeship title from the following website: Apprenticeship search / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education)

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority focuses on addressing low productivity, skills mismatches, progression barriers and inclusion, while enabling businesses to thrive across a diverse geography including rural and coastal communities.

Please refer to the below tick boxes, which outlines the priorities, and describe how the proposed apprenticeship aligns with and supports one or more of the following York and North Yorkshire priorities

 

Skills Strategy Ambitions

• Business‑led skills development that supports productivity and progression
• Accessible pathways into work and progression for people of all ages
• Skills that support digital, low‑carbon and priority growth sectors

Local Economic and Social Outcomes

• Supporting SMEs or supply‑chain resilience
• Addressing hard‑to‑fill vacancies
• Improving job quality, progression or workforce retention
• Supporting inclusive growth, rural access or under‑represented groups

 

Levy Transfer- Due Dilligence and Employer Declaration, can be found HERE

 

A copy of the Funding Criteria (Strategic Alignment with priority sectors), can be found HERE

Data Protection

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Any personal data collected will be processed by the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority only for the purposes of contacting applicants and assessing applications. Personal data may be shared with central government departments, North Yorkshire Council and City of York Council, or any other third party organisations directly involved in the delivery of the Mayoral Investment Fund programmes. For more information about how the organisation will use your personal data, click here.

Declaration

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all information provided in this application and any supporting documentation is true, accurate and complete.

I confirm that no expenditure, commitment, purchase order, contract, or other financial obligation relating to the apprenticeship training or associated activities for which funding is sought has been incurred prior to approval of this application.

I understand that any funding awarded will be paid in accordance with the agreed apprenticeship funding terms and conditions and will not be paid in advance. I acknowledge that eligible costs must be incurred and evidenced before a claim for payment can be submitted and considered.

I authorise the YNYCA and its representatives to undertake appropriate due diligence checks, including verification of the information supplied in this application and any proportionate checks deemed necessary.

I understand that any offer of apprenticeship levy transfer funding will be subject to the applicable funding terms and conditions, which must be accepted prior to the commencement of apprenticeship training. I agree to comply with those terms and conditions.

I agree to comply with all applicable terms and conditions relating to the funding.

I acknowledge that applicants, their representatives and associated parties must not seek to improperly influence the assessment or approval process, including through lobbying of any Combined Authority Member, officer, employee, or representative. Any attempt to do so may result in the application for transfer being withdrawn from consideration.

By signing this declaration, I confirm that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the applicant organisation.