Entrust are pleased to announce that the levy rate for 2026/2027 will be 3.55%, this is a positive reduction from the 2025/2026 rate of 3.78%.

This decrease is particularly noteworthy given the expected fall in overall income to the Fund.  Through focused leadership, careful planning, and continued commitment to delivering value for money, Entrust has successfully lowered the levy while maintaining high quality regulatory services.

This achievement has been made possible through a blend of structural and operational improvements, including:

– Releasing £135k of surplus income from 2025/2026, following higher-than-expected contributions

– Further efficiencies in overheads, including a significant reduction in our Leamington office footprint

– Ongoing modernisation, delivered over the past two years — including simplified guidance, better EB engagement routes, and the rebuild of online tools — continues to streamline and strengthen the cost-effectiveness of our regulatory operations

Together, these measures ensure Entrust can continue to deliver proportionate, effective, and value-for-money regulation, even within a reduced Fund as estimated by the government at the Autumn budget.