Accredited Membership- become a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Member

Unlock the Future of Your Workforce with The 5% Club Accredited Membership

Over 229 UK members of The 5% Club, from diverse industries—including construction, finance, technology, and public sector—are already reaping the benefits of accredited membership.

Take the next step in workforce excellence. Register for our accredited membership (the Employer Audit) today to gain industry-leading accreditation and strengthen your organisation’s talent pipeline.

By participating in our Employer Audit, your organisation gains exclusive accreditation and recognition for its commitment to workforce development, social mobility, and inclusion.

Invest in Talent. Invest in the Future

By Becoming an Accredited Member You Receive

 

Official Recognition for Workforce Development

  • Achieve prestigious Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum membership based on the proportion of your workforce engaged in “earn and learn” opportunities.
  •  Showcase your commitment to social value and workforce development.
  • Stand out as an industry leader in upskilling and training.

 

 

Invaluable Benchmarking & Strategic Insights

  • Gain a comprehensive benchmarking report comparing your apprenticeship and graduate programmes against industry peers.
  • Identify best practices and areas for improvement to enhance your talent strategies.
  • Access robust EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) data to inform decision-making and promote inclusivity.

 

 

Drive Social Mobility & Inclusion

  • Provide key workforce diversity data, including gender, ethnicity, age, disability, and socio-economic background.
  • Demonstrate leadership in breaking barriers and fostering inclusive opportunities.
  • Enhance your employer brand as a champion of diversity and equal opportunity.

 

 

Quality Assurance & Workforce Sustainability

  • Assess completion rates and retention of apprentices, graduates, and trainees.
  • Improve the quality of training and development programmes.
  • Position your organisation for external recognition

Exclusive Business Benefits

  • Attract top talent: Boost recruitment efforts by showcasing your accredited status.
  • Enhance corporate responsibility: Demonstrate a tangible commitment to economic and social growth.
  • Access networking opportunities: Engage with like-minded employers at symposiums and award events.
  • Increase visibility: Gain government, investor, and stakeholder recognition for investing in workforce development.

How the Employer Audit Works

Eligibility & Award Levels

Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze Award levels are based on the following percentage of full time workforce in earn and learn:

  • Gold: 5% plus
  • Silver: 2.5% – 5%
  • Bronze: 0% – 2.5%
  • Platinum: Awarded to Gold members for three consecutive years with at least 10% of staff in earn and learn roles.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Register for the Employer Audit by completing the online form below.
  2. Submit your data, covering employment figures, programme quality, EDI efforts, and future workforce plans.
  3. Receive a personalised benchmarking report with insights and recommendations.
  4. Gain official accreditation and access promotional materials to showcase your membership.
  5. Attend exclusive events, including the Employer Audit Symposium and Celebration Awards Reception.

Key Dates for 2025-2026 Audit

  • Registration Opens: 22 April 2025
  • Registration Closes: 4 July 2025
  • Audit Data Submission Deadline: 4 July 2025
  • Reports Issued: November 2025
  • Accredited membership level achieved notified: November 2025
  • PR materials and prestigious Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze logos issued: November 2025
  • Employer Audit Symposium- presentation of employer audit results and showcase of all accredited members: 6 November 2025 
  • Celebration Awards Reception: 3 December 2025

Cost for 2025-2026 Employer Audit

  • Large Employer (250+ employees) – £1,495 (plus VAT)
  • Small or medium-sized employers (fewer than 250 employees) – £795 (plus VAT)

Find out more:

We will be running a series of online briefing events. Visit this page on our website to see dates and book a place – these will be informal briefings where you can ask questions and find out more about participating in the Employer Audit.

Register to participate in the Audit:

Is already open if you wish to register now, please complete the registration form at the end of this page.

If you wish to speak to a member of The 5% Club Team please email: gill.cronin@5percentclub.org.uk

    The Employer Audit Registration Form

    Participation in Employer Audit 2025-26 authorised by:

    Person who will be completing the research for the Employer Audit 2025-26 (if different from above):


    Payment details

    The invoice or receipt will be prepared in your name and state ‘The 5% Club 2024-25 Employer Audit’

    Declaration

    The Employer Audit is subject to our Terms and Conditions which can be viewed in the Terms and Conditions PDF

    I consent to this website processing personal information to respond to my participation request. I have permission to give consent on behalf of all contacts provided.

    If you have any difficulty completing and submitting the Employer Audit Registration form, or if your IT system blocks this – please contact gill.cronin@5percentclub.org.uk