How the WDF has helped others

Learn how other have used the Workforce Development Fund (WDF) to help make improvements to their organisation and workforce.

You can also download our statistics for the previous funds: 

2014-15 I 2015-16 I 2016-17 I 2017-18 I 2018-19 I 2019-20 I 2020-21 I 2021-22 I 2022-23

Impact evaluation

The Workforce Development Fund (WDF) has been subject to seven independent evaluations, together covering the 13-year period from 2011 to 2024. In 2024 we commissioned a meta-analysis to provide a longer-term assessment of the outcomes and achievements of the WDF, including its economic contribution. Find the meta-analysis report on our 'Evaluating our impact' webpage. 

Case studies

See how others have used the Workforce Development Fund to develop the skills of their workers in these case studies:

• Thorndene 
  Used the money to maintain the standards and quality of service offered at this private residential care home.
• Rocklee Limited 
  Used the money to develop and maintain the team’s professional development for the benefit of its residents.
• Hazelwell Lodge 
  Used the WDF to address skill gaps and to improve access to higher level social care roles through specialist training, with the aim of providing residents with improved care.
• Crime Reduction Initiatives (CRI) 
  Used the WDF to support the development of its staff and volunteers and to contribute towards a stretched annual training budget.
• Creative Support 
  Used the money to develop a national workforce that has experienced phenomenal growth over the last few years.
• Bluebird Care 
  National provider that used the money to support the ongoing professional development of its staff to maintain and improve the quality of care and support.  

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