Need Xero or Bookkeeping Training?
Get HALF PRICE fees back with Skillsboost
Skills Boost Funding for Xero & Bookkeeping Training
Are you…
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Looking to invest in leadership, team, or personal development for your staff?
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Scaling up your business and need training support to bring new team members up to speed?
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Realising that as your business grows, your own leadership skills need a boost?
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A small business working with big clients and eager to access the same kind of development opportunities?
If you’re a local business with employees in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, help is at hand!
Skills Boost funding is available to support your training needs — but only until March 2026.
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What’s Covered?
Whether you're interested in Xero training, bookkeeping skills, or bespoke development, this funding can help cover the cost.
Funding Criteria:
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Training can be accredited, non-accredited, or bespoke.
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Your business must have employees who are residents of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
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If you're based in Malvern Hills or Wychavon Districts, your employees can live outside Worcestershire and still qualify.
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Businesses of any size are eligible.
How Much Can You Get?
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Up to £1,500 per individual
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Up to £6,000 per business
Don’t Miss Out
Funding is available until March 2026, but it’s first-come, first-served. If you’re ready to invest in your team’s future — and your own — now’s the time.
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What training course are included?
The Skillsboost funding can be used against any of our training courses.
The course include:
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Xero Back to Basics
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Xero Advanced Skills
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Xero and Hubdoc Advanced Skills
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Xero Bespoke Training
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Basic Bookkeeping and Accounting Skills
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Xero for Self-Assessment Training
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Basic Microsoft Excel for Small Business Accounting
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What is included in the training?
You will receive the following:
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A 1 hour 1-2-1 Training Session
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A CPD Certificate
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​Follow up guideance and helpsheets
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Can be completed in-person or online via Zoo
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Contact us TODAY to book your training for an convenient time that fits your schedule.​​​​
The following FAQs have been published by Skillsboost which may answer your initial questions:
What happens if I move out of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area?*
At the point of application, the employee’s postcode will be used. Therefore, if they move after the training has been booked this is OK.
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Can a business make multiple claims throughout the year provided the financial limits per business and individual employee are not exceeded?
In theory – but it is going to be based on the pot having money in it, we suggest you map out your plan for the year in the conversation with us and then we agree this, we will then reserve funds to support you.
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We need very specific training that is only provided outside of Herefordshire and Worcestershire, is this OK?
Yes, please liaise with the Skills Boost Project Manager to discuss specific requirements.
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Can Skills Bootcamp employer fees be covered by the Skills Boost Grant?
Yes
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Is there a minimum spend per person?
No, just maximum of £1500 grant claim (with £3000 spend) per person.
Do I have to use a Skills Boost Approved Training Provider?
No, as part of your Skills Needs Analysis submission you can identify who you would like to complete the training with.
Are accreditations that our engineers complete as part of their CPD included in the Skills Boost Grant?
Yes
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Can Approved Training Providers train their own staff?
Yes
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Can I claim other grants alongside Skills Boost?
Yes – as long as the business has not claimed £315,000 of Minimal Financial Assistance already in the last 3 fiscal years (April – April). Each employer applying for the Skills Boost grant is required to complete a Subsidy Control Form to confirm this.
Are any training courses excluded?
Only mandatory training required to setup/run a business e.g. health and safety.
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Can State Run Providers such as colleges and Universities Access the Grants for their employees?
Yes
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Does training offered via Zoom qualify for the grant?
Yes
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Can we use the grant for modules of training, rather than a full training course?
Yes