For all businesses, both profit and non-profit, we are now operating in a period of economic uncertainty as a result of the measures implemented by the Government to control the spread of COVID 19 virus. (It is anticipated that these measures could be in place for an extensive period of time to achieve the desired result).
There has been a number of initiatives announced by the Government to provide support financial support to individuals and businesses who have been impacted by the coronavirus.
We have put together this page with links to help and support businesses during the coronavirus crisis. It includes information on funding and benefits. Please see the link below for the main government website:
In the meantime, we will endeavour to keep this page updated with details of any new initiative we become aware of.
Quick reference links:
- Coronavirus – Self Employed Income Support Scheme and FAQs about the scheme
- Coronavirus – Deferral of Self-Assessment
- Coronavirus – Job Retention Scheme
- Coronavirus – Statutory Sick Pay Rebate
- Coronavirus – Support for businesses paying tax
- Coronavirus – Business Interruption Loan
- Coronavirus – Bounce Bank Loan
- Coronavirus – Future Fund
- Coronavirus – Business Relaxation rules
- Coronavirus – Small Business Grant
- Coronavirus – Cash Grant for specific industries
- Coronavirus – Business Rates Holiday for specific industries
- Coronavirus – VAT Deferral
- Coronavirus – Financial support for innovative businesses
- The Skills Toolkit
Here is a checklist that you can refer to in terms of actions you should have been carrying out now to give your business the best chance of surviving the initial impact of COVID 19 according to the Start-Up Donut – action list
London Growth Hub
To support London-based businesses, the London Growth Hub has published a collection of online, essential resources for businesses to help them manage and mitigate their exposure to the impact of Coronavirus. It includes the latest developments and support including:
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A checklist on how to prepare your business for Coronavirus – planning, communicating and managing risk
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Guidance for businesses and employers – the steps businesses and employers should take to protect themselves and their staff
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Support to manage the impact of Coronavirus – including details about the government’s £30 billion stimulus to support the UK economy through coronavirus, including £7 billion to protect businesses and the self-employed.
For full details visit London Growth Hub
Help from Harrow Council
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Information about the support available for Harrow businesses is also available on the Council website
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In addition, if you would like to see the latest news from Harrow Council please click here
Other Links for Information on Grants, Funding and Benefits:
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Self Employment & Universal Credit
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Employment & Support Allowance
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Citizens Advice
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Emergency Funding
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Facebook – Small Business Grants
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Mayor of London Creative Fund
Other Schemes
