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Covid-19: Economic & Financial


This page is specifically for financial support available for employees, individuals, and businesses. For funding opportunities for third sector organisations, please go to our "Funding" section.

Funding

INDIVIDUALS AND STAFF: 
  • Guidance on UK support for the self-employed affected by the COVID-19 outbreak can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals
  • Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
  • The Argyll & Bute Council has information regarding financial support for individuals, including those who have been laid off or made redundant; are sick or self-isolating; or are self-employed here: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus/claim
  • HMRC has opened a hotline for businesses and the self-employed regarding tax relief options available, which is 0800 0159 559. More information available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/tax-helpline-to-support-businesses-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19
  • StepChange has posted advice about debt and the coronavirus, including information on claiming Statutory Sick Pay and other benefits: https://www.stepchange.org/debt-info/debt-and-coronavirus.aspx
  • The TURAS Learn website by the NHS has a section on Psychosocial mental health and wellbeing support for staff here that you may find useful at this time.

​BUSINESSES:
  • Guidance from the UK government regarding sick pay and business support measures: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19
  • Information on the Coronavirus Job Retention Plan can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
  • Saffrey Champness has a great rundown of the different support packages available from the UK government here: https://www.saffery.com/news-and-events/publications/the-uk-governments-coronavirus-support-packages-march-2020?dm_i=4TDL,BEZV,32K7MS,1955U,1
  • Scottish Government Coronavirus Business Support Fund applications are being accepted through 31 March. Application information and forms are here: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Unknown/coronavirus_fund_-_application_form.pdf
  • The Argyll & Bute Council has information regarding financial support for businesses here: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus-information-businesses 
  • Scottish Government Coronavirus Business Support Fund applications, administered by Argyll & Bute Council, are being accepted through 31 March. Application information and forms are here: https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Unknown/coronavirus_fund_-_application_form.pdf
  • Business Gateway has information for business owners; although it is not specifically geared towards the third sector, it may have important information for you:Coronavirus Business Support Across Scotland | Business Gateway (bgateway.com)
  • The Scottish Chamber of Commerce is offering information and advice for businesses here: https://www.scottishchambers.org.uk/press-releases/businesssupportcovid19/ ​
  • The Scottish Goverment has information about getting support for business loans, childcare needs, tax payments, and job retention here:  https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/coronavirus-advice
  • The Scottish Government is offering help with non-domestic rates during the coronavirus outbreak. Info here: https://www.mygov.scot/non-domestic-rates-coronavirus/
  • ACAS has information about Covid-19, including training for employers on safe return to work after furlough here: https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus
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  • About Us
    • Our Board
    • Our Team
    • Work For Us
    • Procurement Opportunities
    • Contact Us
  • Third Sector Support
    • Job Board
    • COVID-19 Resources
    • Trustee's Week 2021
    • Self Serve >
      • Trustee Support
      • Organisational Support
      • New Idea Support
    • Grants & Funding
    • Trustees' Week 2020
    • Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
  • Engagement & Empowerment
    • Have Your Say Nationally
    • Have Your Say Locally
    • Training and Events
  • Volunteering
    • Volunteer Conference 2022
    • Positive Destinations >
      • Positive Destinations Eligibility
      • FAQ'S
      • Positive Destinations Mentors
      • Positive Destinations Info
    • Volunteering Policies & Guidance >
      • Volunteer policy
      • Volunteer best practice guides
      • Supporting Volunteers
      • Volunteer Recruitment
      • pvg
    • Saltire Awards
    • Volunteer of the Year 2023
    • Volunteering Framework
    • Volunteer Argyll & Bute
    • Volunteer Friendly Award
  • Training & Employability
    • Online Learning
    • Fully Funded Courses
  • Inveraray Hub Booking
  • Argyll & Bute Community Directory
  • Cost of Living Crisis Information page
    • Warm Space Locality
  • CMHWB fund
    • Year 2 Recipients
    • Year 1 Recipients