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ISS UK gifts £1m of apprenticeship levy
funds in 2025 ISS Facility Services UK (ISS), has gifted more than £1m of its apprenticeship levy in 2025 to support apprenticeships across England, a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to make space for people and businesses to thrive.
Since the start of the year, ISS funds have supported 236 apprenticeships across 86 diverse organisations, with a particular focus on supporting young people and individuals with disabilities.
Over half of the funds have been allocated to apprenticeships supporting young people and individuals with disabilities, including roles in care homes and disability support organisations, with the rest funding various apprenticeships in social care, elderly care, early years education, refugee support and selected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Polaris Community, a leading provider of children’s services, has been a key beneficiary of ISS’s levy gifting programme. Their participation has enabled staff to undertake the Children, Young People and Families Practitioner apprenticeship, to support services for vulnerable young people in care homes.
Ruth Holland, Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Auditor at Polaris, said: “These levy donations have played a vital role in enabling us to invest in staff training and development, ensuring our teams are fully prepared to meet the needs of the children and young people we support.”
ISS’s apprenticeship levy gifting initiative is part of its broader social impact strategy, which aims to foster economic and social development in the communities where it operates. By leveraging its levy funds in this way,
In Memoriam: Ivor Smith
Tomorrow’s Cleaning is saddened to share the news that Ivor Smith, former Managing Director of Norfolk-based Anglian Chemicals, has sadly passed away.
Together with his wife and business partner Beryl and their son Paul Hendry-Smith, Ivor played a key role in establishing Anglian Chemicals as a major distributor in the UK and Europe. They represented US manufacturer Nobles Floor Machines in the UK and Europe with their innovative cleaning machines, and later Essential Industries, known for its concentrated cleaning chemicals.
From the 1980’s onward, the family-led business maintained a strong presence at trade exhibitions across the UK and at international events such as Interclean Amsterdam. Their consistent involvement earned them respect both at home and abroad, thanks to their professional approach and strong foundation in family values.
After stepping back from the cleaning industry, Ivor remained active, lending his experience and support to The
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Light Aircraft Company – an enterprise launched by his engineer son Paul, whose passion lies in light aircraft.
Ivor was widely regarded as one of the kindest and most genuine figures in the cleaning and hygiene sector. His passing leaves a significant void for many, and he will be missed.
ISS is helping to create a sustainable talent pipeline that benefits not only the apprentices and the organisations they work for, but also wider society.
Steve Jones, Head of Employability, ISS UK & Ireland, commented: “Reaching this £1m milestone is a significant achievement. By funding apprenticeships in critical sectors, we’re helping to develop the skills needed for the future workforce.”
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