Richmond

What Richmond does

Richmond Training is a UK-based apprenticeship and training provider founded in 2011 and headquartered in Birkenhead, operating as a subsidiary of Think (a transformative consultancy) since April 2022. The company delivers funded apprenticeship programmes across three primary verticals: healthcare (NHS trusts and clinical support roles), adult social care (Levels 2-5 adult care apprenticeships), and business/digital (data technician, AI and automation apprenticeships). Programme delivery is blended, combining workplace learning supported by named skills coaches, e-learning platform components, and progression routes to degree-level qualifications through a partnership with London South Bank University (LSBU).

The company's revenue model is structurally aligned to the UK government's Growth & Skills Levy, under which eligible employers fully fund apprenticeships; Richmond does not disclose direct pricing. Customer engagement follows a consultative sales motion: 20-minute discovery calls for employers, learner portal nominations, and bespoke cohort arrangements for partners. Named enterprise customers include Bupa (across Maypole, Parkside, and Woodend care homes), Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust, Local Solutions, and Nautilus International. Richmond holds an Ofsted Good rating across all provision areas and Cyber Essentials certification.

Strategically, Richmond has pivoted beyond its adult-care roots into AI-aligned and data training (Data Technician with AI Foundations, AI Essentials, AI & Automation Practitioner), and operates a 22-person team. The company's product surface spans long-format apprenticeships (Levels 2-5), short Skills Bootcamps, and e-learning-supported workplace delivery, with the parent Think consultancy relationship providing employer co-design capability.

Name

Richmond

Legal name

Richmond Training

Website

https://richmondtraining.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Richmond Training is a UK apprenticeship and training provider founded in 2011 and owned by Think consultancy since 2022, delivering funded Levels 2-5 apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps in healthcare, adult social care, and business/digital to employers including Bupa and NHS trusts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB), Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA), Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO)

Keywords

• Apprenticeship training
• Workforce development
• Healthcare training
• Vocational education
• Skills bootcamps

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellesmere Port

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Apprenticeship Training: Richmond delivers apprenticeship programmes funded through the UK government's Growth & Skills Levy. Employers can use their apprenticeship levy funds to upskill employees across healthcare, business, and digital sectors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Richmond Training delivers apprenticeships, qualifications, and workplace training programmes for employers across healthcare, business, and digital sectors in the UK. Programmes include adult care apprenticeships (Levels 2–5), a Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship, data and AI apprenticeships, short courses, and Skills Bootcamps, all funded through the UK government's Growth & Skills Levy and delivered via blended workplace learning supported by skills coaches and e-learning.

Product overview

Richmond is an award-winning apprenticeship provider and training company offering career-building apprenticeships and practical training programmes. Their portfolio includes sector-specific programmes across healthcare (Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Adult Care pathways at Levels 2-5) and business/data (Data Technician programmes with AI foundations). The company provides programmes ranging from short Skills Bootcamps to full apprenticeships (Levels 2-5), all aligned to the Growth & Skills Levy funding framework. Training is delivered through workplace learning supported by skills coaches, e-learning platforms, and university partnerships (LSBU).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data Technician with AI Foundations Apprenticeship Level 3 apprenticeship programme combining data technician skills with AI foundations, fully funded through the UK Growth & Skills Levy, aimed at employees seeking digital and data skills development.
• Artificial Intelligence and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship Apprenticeship programme focused on AI and automation practices for the workplace, targeting employers and employees seeking to adopt AI and automation tools and processes.
• AI Essentials Short Course Short course providing foundational AI essentials knowledge, fully funded through the Growth & Skills Levy, designed for employees needing baseline AI literacy.
• Data Technician with Management Diploma Apprenticeship Level 5 apprenticeship combining data technician skills with a management diploma for leadership development, aimed at employees progressing into data-leadership roles.
• Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3 healthcare apprenticeship delivered over 18 months in blended mode, developing clinical capacity under qualified healthcare professional guidance, for healthcare employers including NHS trusts and hospitals.
• Level 5 Professional Coaching Course Level 5 professional coaching qualification helping learners build confidence, self-awareness, and coaching skills, delivered to staff of healthcare organisations such as NHS Foundation Trusts.
• Leader in Adult Care – Level 5 Apprenticeship Level 5 apprenticeship for adult care leadership, helping adult care managers build leadership skills and confidence, with examples of delegates progressing into deputy manager roles.
• Lead Practitioner in Adult Care – Level 4 Apprenticeship Level 4 apprenticeship developing leadership skills in adult care, building confidence in safeguarding and team support for practitioners progressing to lead roles.
• Lead Adult Care Worker – Level 3 Apprenticeship Level 3 apprenticeship covering diversity, equality, the 6 Cs of care, infection control, health and safety, and safeguarding, for adult care workers aiming to lead practice.
• Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship Entry-level adult care apprenticeship providing foundational skills and knowledge in care work for new entrants to the social care workforce.
• Skills Bootcamps Short intensive training programmes designed to quickly equip learners with specific skills for employment, including community care-focused bootcamps that have led to placements such as Community Care Support Worker roles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Learners achieve career progression - stepping into deputy manager roles and leadership positions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThinkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Richmond became part of Think in April 2022, strengthening their ability to co-design high-impact programmes with employers. Think is described as a transformative consultancy, making this a parent company relationship that enhances Richmond's strategic capabilities.
• London South Bank University (LSBU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichmond has strengthened their LSBU partnership to provide progression routes to degree-level learning. This partnership enables learners to access university qualifications alongside apprenticeship programmes, creating clear pathways from vocational training to higher education.
• BupacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichmond works with multiple Bupa care homes including Maypole Care Home, Parkside Care Home, and Woodend Care Home. These partnerships involve delivering apprenticeships in adult care at various levels (Level 2-5) to Bupa employees.
• Royal Berkshire Foundation TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Berkshire Foundation Trust is an NHS foundation trust providing healthcare services. Richmond delivers coaching programmes to their staff, including the Level 5 Professional Coaching course.
• Local SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Solutions is a community care organisation. Richmond has partnered with them on skills bootcamps and has helped their staff progress into roles such as Community Care Support Worker.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• LSBU (London South Bank University): Richmond's university partner providing degree progression routes. Comparable as an education delivery partner in the apprenticeship-to-degree pathway rather than a competing apprenticeship provider.
• Think (parent consultancy): Richmond's parent company since April 2022; a transformative consultancy that co-designs workforce programmes with employers. Comparable as the buyer/strategic acquirer shaping Richmond's go-to-market rather than a market competitor.

Direct peers

• Remit Training: UK apprenticeship provider delivering programmes across health, social care, business, and digital pathways to employer customers. Comparable on levy-funded delivery model and healthcare/care vertical exposure.
• HIT Training: National apprenticeship provider offering health, adult care, and business apprenticeships to UK employers via the levy. Comparable programme catalogue and employer-led distribution approach.
• Paragon Skills: UK-based apprenticeship provider with strong portfolios in adult care, healthcare, and business administration, funded through the apprenticeship levy. Closely comparable on vertical mix (especially adult social care) and customer base of care providers.
• Aspiration Training: UK apprenticeship provider with healthcare and adult care specialisms, delivering levy-funded programmes to care homes and NHS-affiliated employers. Comparable vertical focus and customer profile to Richmond.
• Lifetime Training: One of the largest independent apprenticeship providers in the UK, delivering levy-funded programmes across health, business, and digital sectors to enterprise customers. Directly comparable to Richmond in programme mix, funding model, and target employer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Simplyhealth / Skills for Care-affiliated training providers: Skills for Care is a sector workforce body supporting adult social care training standards and provider quality. Relevant incumbent in the broader adult care training ecosystem that defines employer expectations Richmond must meet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RichmondWorkforceDevelopment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/richmond-training-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/richmondtraining

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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