New partnership to release £210,000 in apprenticeship funding for Charities and Non-Profits

A new partnership between Yusen Logistics (UK) and Baltic Apprenticeships will make £210,000 of apprenticeship levy funding available to charities, non-profit organisations, and NHS bodies seeking to develop digital and technical capability within their teams.

The funding, available through levy transfer, will support access to Level 3-5 apprenticeship programmes in areas such as IT support, digital marketing, and data skills. Over the next six months, eligible organisations will be able to train staff without incurring programme costs, widening access to high-quality apprenticeships in parts of the workforce that often face financial barriers to training.

Clair Royle, Head of Talent and Development at Yusen Logistics (UK), said:

“Charitable and care organisations are the backbone of our communities. By transferring unused levy funds, we can help these sectors access the skills and support they need to keep making that difference.”

Yusen Logistics first partnered with Baltic Apprenticeships in 2024 to introduce IT apprenticeship pathways within its own workforce. With this new commitment, the business is extending its levy investment to other employers who may otherwise struggle to fund training, particularly in roles where digital confidence and capability are increasingly essential.

Charlotte Fearns, Careers Manager – Talent and Development at Yusen Logistics, commented:

“Apprenticeships give individuals the chance to grow, gain confidence, and develop skills that benefit not just their careers, but the wider community too. Sharing a portion of our unspent levy allows us to widen that opportunity to others.”

Baltic Apprenticeships will work with eligible employers to identify suitable apprenticeship routes and match them with available funding. Early placements supported through the partnership include One Fylde, a charity providing person-centred support for adults and young people with learning disabilities and autism, and ZONE3, a UK triathlon brand investing in digital capability as it grows.

Natalie Young, Junior Account Director for the Third Sector at Baltic Apprenticeships, said:

“This partnership shows how levy transfers can be used practically and purposefully. It gives smaller employers access to training that would otherwise sit out of reach, while ensuring levy funding is used where it can have the most impact.”

With £210,000 available, Baltic expects additional apprenticeship starts across the charity and public sectors as the initiative rolls out.

Laura Steward, Senior Account Director at Baltic Apprenticeships, added:

“By redirecting levy funds in this way, organisations can create long-term development opportunities for their teams and strengthen the services they provide. It’s a simple mechanism that can deliver real outcomes when used well.”