£2,000 grants for the development of managers and leaders in designated regions of the UK.

A funded initiative to support employers in developing world class managers and leaders. From line managers running teams right the way through to the executives who build and lead the organisations that create opportunity, growth and sustainability. 

A £2,000 grant is available for all managers and leaders and provides a significant contribution towards a programme of learning that’s matched exactly to their individual requirements.

You can elect the delegates you wish to train and match them to the programmes you choose. However:

The organisation must have between 10 and 1,000 employees in the UK.

The organisation must be based in one the regions below.

No more than twenty grants are available to any one organisation.
(Max £40k funding).

The programmes

There are three programmes that are available, all of which are formal CPD programmes so there’s no assessment or homework element. They’re focused on bringing skills straight back into the workplace.

You can choose any mix of programmes. You can also choose programmes for unallocated delegates which is ideal if you’re recruiting for new managers. 

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Courses are accredited by the ILM - Institute of Leadership and Management - and delivered by trainers accredited by the Institute of Leadership.

To get advice on choosing the right programmes please call us on 0800 619 1230.

The Professional Certificate of Learning in Team Management and Leadership at National Level 3 

This CPD programme provides the rudimentary standard of competency for all first-line managers. 

Highly effective managers understand how to balance the three main elements of their role: leadership, management and task. This programme ensures delegates understand how to use their skills to generate the best performance from the resources in their teams. 

Managers get to reflect on their challenges and opportunities, and consider how to make real and immediate workplace improvements.

Level / CPD points National Level 3   /  21.00
Courses included Effective Communications Skills, Leadership Skills Development
Elective courses
(choice of two)		 Delegation and Time Efficiency, Developing Winning Teams,
Managing and Appraising Performance, Presentation Skills and Techniques
Delivery / timing Live online in small, interactive groups. Physical book pack. /
Four x one-day courses to suit each individual’s diary.
Price per individual  £2,660
Grant available £2,000
Contribution £660
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The Professional Certificate of Learning in Senior Management and Leadership at National Level 4

This CPD programme is for managers who have to consider their role in the context of the wider organisation, lead through junior managers, or both. 

Managers attend a tailored mix of courses which provide a considered basis for success in roles which have impact on staff as well as external relationships such as customers or suppliers. 

The flexible course mix allows you to develop a group of managers to the right standard yet also offer each individual exactly the right development.

Level / CPDNational Level 4  /  21.00
Courses includedCoaching Skills for Managers, Managing Change and Innovation
Elective courses
(choice of two)		Finance for Non-Financial Professionals, Introduction to Project Management,
Negotiation Skills and Techniques, Process, Questions, Objections and Value
Delivery / timingLive online in small, interactive groups. Physical book pack. /
Four x one-day courses to suit each individual’s diary.
Price per individual £2,660
Grant available£2,000
Contribution£660
Calculate your return on investment

The Advanced Certificate of Learning in Organisational Management and Leadership at National Level 5

This CPD programme allows delegates to mix with other executives who are also challenging their decision-making around the three cornerstones of organisational success: defining strategy, achieving effective operational focus and shaping a culture throughout a management team that delivers the results you’ve defined. 

With three courses delivered over two consecutive days each, the programme is delivered in a way that allows busy leaders to balance the immersion in learning with the pace with which they want to complete the programme around their schedule. 

Courses can be delivered using our open courses (most popular and flexible) or using in-house delivery at your chosen venue (great for challenging a board when deciding on a new strategic direction).

Level  / CPD points National Level 5  /  31.50
Courses included  Driving Organisational Focus and Efficiency, Organisational Leadership Skills,
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
Delivery / timing Live online in small, interactive groups. Physical book pack. /
Three x two-day courses to suit each individual’s diary.
Price per individual £3,325
Grant available £2,000
Contribution £1,325  
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Application and enrolment

Funding and registration can all be done over the phone – 0800 619 1230 – and there is no need to pay in full and reclaim – you just need to pay your contribution. Contributions can be paid by bank transfer or credit card. 

Contributions fall due strictly at point of enrolment.

The deadlines for applications (unless the total fund is allocated in advance) are:

  • South East and South West regions: 5.00pm Thursday, 16 April 2026
  • East and West Midlands, North East and North West regions: 5.00pm Thursday, 30 April 2026

Lock in funding for another year

All employers accessing funds can add a further 12 months of access with the same maximum usage levels. This continuation fund runs from the termination date by region regardless of when it is taken out.

Access also includes matched funding for one-off courses or other routes of study and a £1,000 annual contribution towards private in-house training.

12 months further access to additional funds: £135 plus VAT

Join the Regional Development Initiative

  1. Choose the programme Levels that match your managers’ requirements. We only need numbers of Levels at this stage, we don’t need names or final course choices.
  2. Call 0800 619 1230 to arrange your grants. We’ll need some basic organisational information and your contribution will be due at point of funding.
  3. We set up your online account and your personal Learning and Development Partner will help you to start booking the course dates that suit you as quickly as you like. They will also help you to make sure that the skills come back into your workplace as training is delivered.

Impact on your organisation 

Developing management and leadership skills is one of the simplest ways to create a more effective and efficient organisation. 

Whether that’s at an executive level or with new managers getting the best from their teams, having the skills to drive performance changes results. 

All training is focused on delivering real and immediate workplace improvements. Your Learning and Development Partner will keep in touch during your training with us to ensure that skills turn into results. 

The Regional Development Initiative was created to support the organisations that drive economic prosperity. Impellus is the sole distributor and provider.

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Eligible regions

  • North East  (Northumberland, Tyne and Wear)
  • North West  (Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside)
  • East Midlands  (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire)
  • West Midlands  (Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands)
  • South East  (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex)
  • South West  (Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire)

Ineligible regions: East of England, London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Yorkshire and Humber