Overview
Multiply was a UK government adult numeracy programme funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It ran in England from April 2022 and closed on 31 March 2025; the GOV.UK page describing it has since been withdrawn and is kept online only as an archived record.
Who it was for
Multiply funding was aimed at adults aged 19 and over in England who wanted to improve their numeracy skills.
How it worked
Rather than running as a single course or exam, Multiply funding was allocated to local authorities in England — including the Greater London Authority, mayoral combined authorities, and upper-tier and unitary councils — which each built their own investment plan to deliver numeracy training, tuition, courses and (where relevant) exam support in their area over the 2022–23, 2023–24 and 2024–25 financial years.
Current status
The programme has ended. GOV.UK states that the Multiply adult numeracy programme closed on 31 March 2025, and the funding-guidance publication was formally withdrawn on 1 April 2025.
FAQs
Is Multiply still running?
No. It closed on 31 March 2025 and the official guidance page was withdrawn on 1 April 2025.
Who was Multiply for?
Adults aged 19 and over in England who wanted to improve their numeracy.
Was Multiply a single course?
No. It was a funding scheme: money was allocated to local and mayoral authorities across England, which each designed and delivered their own numeracy training using that funding.
Where was Multiply available?
England only; it was delivered locally by councils and mayoral combined authorities using Multiply funding allocations.