German supermarket chain Aldi is granting its charity partner Teenage Cancer Trust access to £350,000 of its apprenticeship levy.

The funding is set to help staff at the organisation’s head office develop further within their current positions.

It will allow them to build new skills and gain industry recognised qualifications, relevant to their area of expertise.

This move builds on the discount grocer’s broader £2m pledge to help businesses fund apprenticeships over the next two years across industries including healthcare, early years, care services and skilled trades.

It also forms part of the apprenticeship levy gifting scheme the retailer launched in 2021, taking the amount of apprenticeship funding Aldi is gifting to small and medium-sized enterprises to £5.5m by the end of 2027.

Aldi UK training and development director Lisa Murphy said: “We’re proud to support Teenage Cancer Trust in helping its people grow and thrive.”

“By sharing our apprenticeship levy with organisations that share our values, we can create lasting opportunities and make a genuine difference in people’s lives,” she added.

Teenage Cancer Trust partnerships manager Michelle Aucott said: “This support from Aldi will help us invest in our team so they can be the best they can be.

“That means we can continue giving the best possible care and support to young people facing cancer.”

In July, Aldi pledged to raise £20m for Teenage Cancer Trust by 2031, building on its initial goal of £15m by 2027.

The funds raised through the partnership are set to help the charity continue providing specialised care, vital support services, and dedicated facilities for young people undergoing cancer treatment across the UK.

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