All sectors where people from Strathdearn work are being impacted by the pandemic – some more so than others. Below is a reminder of some of the current funding and some new opportunities.
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Business Funding – large, small and individual |
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Pivotal Enterprise Resilience Fund – applications opened on 14th May after a short pause to review completed applications. |
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Creative, Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises Hardship Fund – this fund remains open for applications and businesses are encouraged to check if eligible and, where appropriate, proceed to apply. |
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Newly Self-Employed Hardship Fund – this fund remains open for applications. |
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There has been a high volume of applications, you may experience difficulty getting through the application. Details from https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/ and https://www.visitscotland.org/news/2020/fund-open-for-applications |
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Small Business Grant Scheme The second phase, which extends grant support to all subsequent eligible properties, is now open for applications. This phase ensures that in addition to existing grants of £10,000 or £25,000 for the first property – businesses may now qualify for grants of £7,500 or £18,750 on all subsequent eligible premises. In addition, retail, hospitality and leisure properties with a rateable value up to £18,000 that do not qualify for the Small Business Bonus Scheme, may now qualify for Small Business Grants. The Small Business Grant Scheme is being administered by local authorities. Businesses can get information on how to apply via their local council. Highland Council – COVID – 19 Free Helpline 0300 303 1362. For advice and guidance, changes to key services, updates for businesses. https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/248/grants_-_business/908/covid-19_small_business_grant https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/download/1864/covid-19_self-catering_business_grant https://www.highland.gov.uk/downloads/download/1856/coronavirus_fund |
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Virtual and local business support and free business resources and links to funding may be found at: Business Gateway https://www.bgateway.com/coronavirus-business-support-across-scotland Highlands and Islands Enterprise https://www.hie.co.uk/support/browse-all-support-services/covid19/ Scottish Rural Network COVID-19 Information Hub. Updated daily with the latest official guidance, helpful resources, funding support and news relevant to Scotland’s rural communities. |
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Immediate job opportunities and free to use jobs portals for those seeking work may be found at: https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/jobhub |
