Aldi has awarded Teenage Cancer Trust access to £350,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy funding to support the development of staff at the charity’s head office.

The funding will allow team members to gain new skills and achieve industry-recognised qualifications relevant to their roles.

This initiative aims to enhance the day-to-day work of Teenage Cancer Trust employees, helping them grow within the organisation.

It is part of Aldi’s broader £2m pledge to support apprenticeship training across various sectors over the next two years, including healthcare, early years education, care services, and skilled trades.

The supermarket launched its levy gifting scheme in 2021, and this latest donation will contribute to a total of £5.5m in pledged funding to small and medium-sized enterprises by the end of 2027.

“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," Aldi UK training and development director, Lisa Murphy said.

Teenage Cancer Trust partnerships manager, Michelle Aucott added: “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 addition to levy donations, Aldi is also hiring over 350 apprentices nationwide across its store network.

Store Apprentices earn £8.64 per hour in year one, rising to £12.11 by year three, with higher pay rates inside the M25.

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