Levy gifting for the third sector
We have partnered with the Positive Transformation Group to support charities in the UK to benefit from our Levy Gifting Service, by accessing funds to invest in staff training and development.
Discover how the service can support your team to reach their potential, utilise skills and knowledge to best support your service users and improve processes and workflows to maximise productivity.
About the Levy Gifting Service
The Levy Gifting Service is managed by the Positive Transformation Group, who connect Corporates, Charities, Social Enterprises and Communities through their trusted network to help People, Enterprises and Society achieve more individually and collectively.
The levy is an amount paid at a rate of 0.5% of an employer’s annual bill. All sectors must pay the levy if they have an annual pay bill of over £3 million (including any connected companies or charities).
Large employers that pay the apprenticeship levy can choose to transfer up to 25% of their levy funds each year to other businesses, to pay for their apprenticeship training and assessment.
What are the benefits?
Charities in the UK can benefit from PTG Levy Gifting Service by accessing funds that they may not otherwise have had access to.
Relying on the skills and expertise of their employees to deliver vital services to their beneficiaries, investing in training and development can result in the following benefits:
- Deliver high-quality services and make a greater impact on beneficiaries by ensuring employees have the necessary skills and knowledge for their role.
- Improve staff morale and retention, as employees feel valued and supported in their professional development.
- Meet regulatory requirements and stay up-to-date with best practices and industry standards.
- Improve the overall effectiveness and sustainability of the charity.
- Have a greater impact on the communities served.
What job roles will it support?
Training and development will be focused on three key areas:
- Employability Skills: In the third sector specifically, there is a need for employability professionals who can provide tailored support to disadvantaged groups, such as the long-term unemployed, people with disabilities, and young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs). According to the Charity Skills Report 2020, 60% of charities surveyed identified a lack of employability skills as a key challenge when recruiting staff. According to a report by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills, there is a significant skills gap in the UK in relation to employability support. The report found that there is a lack of coordinated employability services and a need for more trained professionals to provide effective support to job seekers and those looking to improve their employability.
- Digital Skills: The shift to digital has been accelerated by the pandemic and the third sector needs to keep up with this change. Many organisations are struggling to keep pace with technological advancements and digital transformation, which can hinder their ability to engage with beneficiaries, funders, and supporters. According to the Charity Digital Skills Report 2020, 50% of charities surveyed lack basic digital skills and only 12% consider themselves to be digitally confident.
- Leadership and Management Skills: As third sector organisations grow in size and complexity, there is an increased demand for strong leadership and management. However, many leaders and managers lack the necessary skills and training to effectively lead and manage their teams. The Charity Skills Report 2020 found that 59% of charities surveyed identified leadership and management skills as a key area for improvement. Volunteers are a vital part of many third sector organisations. However, managing volunteers can be challenging, particularly when it comes to recruitment, retention, and motivation. According to a survey by the Institute of Voluntary Action Research, 64% of voluntary organisations struggle with volunteer recruitment and retention.
An example of job roles that can be supported include:
advocacy officer, campaign manager, charity shop manager, communications officer, community development worker, event coordinator, finance officer, fundraising manager, HR manager, HR assistant, marketing assistant, marketing manager, outreach worker, policy officer, policy researcher, programme coordinator, project manager, rehabilitation worker, service manager, support worker, volunteer coordinator, youth worker.
How can I find out out more?
To find out more, join one of our online information sessions:
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Alternatively please contact George Greaves.