We are open
During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, we are doing our best to keep businesses up to date with the latest advice and support. Our Growth Hub remains open and active – through telephone and digital support.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07811 411615
This page will be updated regularly to sign-post you to support available.
Government support for businesses
For a full list of support for businesses and the self-employed, visit the Business Support website: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
For the further guidance, visit the government’s website: http://bit.ly/2TXegwO
Resources:
Protecting against the spread of the virus
Coronavirus Information Service
The UK Government has launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp.
For more information, please click here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-coronavirus-information-service-on-whatsapp
FAQs and wider business guidance
Social Distancing: Stay Home, Save Lives: https://bit.ly/StayHome1
Business closures list: https://bit.ly/BizClose
Business Closures and Stay at Home FAQ section on the business support website: https://bit.ly/FAQsStayHome
Financial support – small to medium businesses
There is protection for businesses with regards to commercial evictions and penalties for missed payments. You can read the press notice here.
Financial support – small to medium businesses Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). This will provide government-backed loans of up to £5 million to small and medium-size businesses British Business Bank’s website.
Applications for the CBILS are now open. To apply, please approach a participating lender. All accredited lenders are listed here.
Arts Council England will offer individuals and organisations working in the cultural sector new financial support during this crisis, totalling £160 million. For more details and to check eligibility visit the Arts Council England website.
Small business advice
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has resources and information designed to help small businesses through the Coronavirus outbreak. FSB’s website.
Financial support – large businesses
The Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility are providing a quick and cost-effective way to raise working capital for large firms who need it. Information, including which lenders to contact, is available on the Bank of England’s website.
Financial support – individuals
Self-employment Income Scheme https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/self-employment-income-support-scheme/
FAQs for the Self-employed: https://bit.ly/SelfEmployedFAQs
DWP has a webpage with info about Coronavirus and claiming benefits.
Local government support
All government-led websites will have the most current details regarding the evolving situation with the Coronavirus outbreak. However, if you would like information from a bit closer to home, local authorities are also providing a range of updates via their websites. Links to the relevant pages are provided below:
Grants available: https://www.cravendc.gov.uk/business/business-rates/business-rates-government-grants/
Grants available: https://www.hambleton.gov.uk/info/20038/health_and_wellbeing/1043/coronavirus_covid-19/6
Grants available: https://www.harrogate.gov.uk/covid19grant
Richmondshire District Council
Grants available: https://www.richmondshire.gov.uk/council-tax-and-business-rates/how-to-reduce-your-business-rates-bill/coronavirus-support-for-businesses-paying-business-rates/
Grants available: https://www.ryedale.gov.uk/business/coronavirus-business-support.html
City of York Council have announced a £1m local emergency fund to support businesses in dealing with the impacts of Covid-19.
Funding information: https://www.scarborough.gov.uk/node/7948
Grants available: https://www.selby.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-business-support
North Yorkshire County Council
Keep up to date
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