many are funded from transformation fund via LEA , setting occasionally has to pay some fee...particularly for the H&S ones, First aid as well. Staff only get paid to attend if we can afford it or if it is compulsory, this varies as funds are unpredictable
FD has had a few grants as did mentors for FD students

our NVQs have been funded or currently staff are doing the Modern Apprenticeships so don't pay.