Leading not-for-profit care group Greensleeves Care is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Silver accredited membership of The 5% Club – a movement that recognises employers that drive innovation in workplace learning and support more apprentices, graduates, and students.
Greensleeves Care joined The 5% Club last year, committing to raising the number of apprentices, sponsored students, and graduates on formal “earn and learn” programmes to 5% of their total workforce within five years.
Following The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme – which analyses and benchmarks the members’ “earn and learn” initiatives – Greensleeves Care has now become a Silver accredited member of the club. The charity joins the likes of Thames Water and Coventry Building Society in gaining Silver membership, which recognises the organisation is well on the path to meet their commitment.
Paul Newman, Chief Executive of Greensleeves Care, said:
“We are thrilled to have achieved Silver membership with The 5% Club, a recognition that reflects Greensleeves Care’s commitment to investing in the growth and development of our colleagues. Supporting career progression and lifelong learning is central to our values, and this award highlights our dedication to creating opportunities across all roles within the Trust. By partnering with Paragon Skills for apprenticeships and developing a graduate programme, we are ensuring that our workforce is equipped to provide the highest standards of care while also future-proofing our organisation. This is an incredible achievement, and we look forward to building on this success.”
The Employer Audit assesses a member’s efforts, ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion. Achieving accredited membership puts organisations at the forefront of workplace learning innovation.
Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented:
“We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Greensleeves Care, who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of ‘earn and learn’ initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Silver membership, Greensleeves Care has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their organisation but to the wider economy.”
