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Business Recovery Support SessionsClose

The Coast to Capital Growth Hub is providing, through our network of experts, FREE and impartial one hour 1-2-1 advice on topics to support businesses as you return to work and implement recovery plans.

Business Support Request FormClose

Complete the linked form and a member of the businesses support team will get back to you.

COVID-19 Business Support PortalClose

Coronavirus (COVID-19) support available to businesses

Loans, tax relief and cash grants will be available

Employers can apply for staff to get up to 80% pay if they can’t work

Self-employed people will receive up to £2,500 per month in grants for at least 3 months

COVID-19 GOV.UK Financial Support for BusinessesClose

Find coronavirus financial support for your business

COVID-19 Sector Guidance for Working Safely Close

Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

Various COVID-19 Support by SectorClose

Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations are providing COVID-19 related support for specific sectors.

COVID - Grant for Retail, Hospitality and LeisureClose

If your business is in the retail, hospitality or leisure sector, you will receive a cash grant of up to £25,000 per property.

Businesses in these sectors with a property that has a rateable value of up to £15,000 may be eligible for a grant of £10,000.

Businesses in these sectors with a property that has a rateable value of over £15,000 and less than £51,000 may be eligible for a grant of £25,000.

COVID - Small Business Grant FundingClose

The Government is providing additional funding for Local Authorities to support small businesses that already pay little or no business rates because of small business rate relief (SBRR), rural rate relief (RRR) and tapered relief.

This will provide a one-off grant of £10,000 to eligible businesses to help meet their ongoing business costs.

Historic England COVID-19 Emergency Response FundClose

Quarterly Economic Survey Q2 2020 Close

Automatic enrolment and DC pension contributionClose

COVID-19 guidance for employers

Bounce Back SchemeClose

The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) is a new scheme designed to enable businesses to access finance more quickly during the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeClose

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) provides financial support to smaller businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID - trading internationally Close

This advice is for UK businesses that export or deliver goods and services abroad and have been impacted by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID - advice for the freight transport industryClose

Guidance for the freight transport industry on international travel following government advice for British nationals.

COVID - Non GOV Business SupportClose

This list is not comprehensive, but you may find it a helpful starting point for further advice.

COVID-19 Business Innovation FundingClose

Detail on how businesses can access the scheme providing continuity grants, loans for existing award holders and additional business advisory support services.

COVID-19 Funding: Health and Life Science Sector Close

This document includes various COVID-19 related funding that is available for the Health and Life Science sector.

COVID-19 Job Retention Scheme ClaimingClose

Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).

FIND YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITYClose

Find the website for your local council

Future Fund Scheme Application Close

This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Rangewell / Coast to Capital Funding PortalClose

Rangewell helps businesses and their professional advisors find, compare and apply for business finance through a fully comprehensive, totally independent and free-to-use online platform. With over 270 business lenders and thousands of products on the platform, Rangewell gives you access to business finance that meets your unique needs.

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme CheckerClose

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.

Business Finance Finder - FINPOINTClose

The Finpoint / Coast to Capital Business Finder is an innovative online platform that empowers SMEs to get in front of hundreds of banks, alternative finance lenders and equity investors with just one simple online application.

COVID-19 Urban Centers and Green Spaces GuidanceClose

Guidance for the owners and operators of urban centres and green spaces to help social distancing.

The Business Hothouse Grant FundsClose

Grant funds are available to both pre-start businesses and growing SMEs that fit specific criteria. The type of funding offered is known as ‘match-funding’ where a business must agree to provide 60% of the required investment to which the funding body will then ‘match-fund’ the 40% balance.

COVID - Advice hub from Sussex ChamberClose

As coronavirus continues to challenge many businesses, Chambers around the network are putting together support for members.

UK Global Tariff backs UK businesses and consumers Close

The Government has announced the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT).

COVID - acas advice for employers and employeesClose

Advice relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19) provided by acas.

COVID - NHS GuidanceClose

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Advice for everyone
Advice for people at high risk
Symptoms and what to do
Self-isolation if you or someone you live with has symptoms
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