Supply Chain Transition Flexible Fund

Welcome to the Supply Chain Transition Flexible Fund for Tata Steel UK (TSUK)

The eligibility checker tool below is designed to establish if you may be eligible for support through this fund. It is not an application and if your business is eligible you will be contacted by Business Wales to organise a more in-depth discussion about your business and the challenges you are facing which may include making an application for funding.

The process is simple, and please answer all questions honestly and accurately. If you meet the criteria, further instructions on how to proceed will follow.

Because we know that some businesses will be impacted more than others, priority will be given to those businesses that are reliant on TATA for more than 50% of their turnover in the last 12 months and expect to experience at least a 30% drop in their turnover over the next 2 years.

Further guidance can be on the Supply Chain Transition Flexible Fund for Tata Steel UK (TSUK) Cyngor Castell-nedd Port Talbot page.

Are you a business based in or has an operating base in Wales which supplies Tata Steel UK Steel?

Please select an option

Yes No

Next steps

Based on your responses, it appears that your business does not meet the current eligibility criteria for the Supply Chain Transition Flexible Fund. We understand this may be disappointing, but there are other forms of support available right now to help your business.

If you are a business based or operating in Wales, we recommend exploring the following resources::

Business Wales: Business Wales offers a wide range of support and guidance for businesses of all sizes. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services.
Neath Port Talbot Information Hub: The Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Information Hub provides local business support, information, and guidance. Explore resources at NPT Information Hub Website.

If you are not based in Wales, we recommend that you visit UK Government Business Support Services. Get help and support for your business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

There will be further support made available through the may differ, so keep checking back to these websites or sign up to the Business Wales Newsletter to hear when they are available.

Exceptions

Welsh Government wants to help support as many businesses as possible, however there are some businesses and activities that are not currently eligible for the Tata Steel UK (TSUK) Supply Chain Flexible Fund. Please be aware that the following activities are not eligible for the Tata Steel UK (TSUK) Supply Chain Flexible Fund:

The list is not exhaustive but specifically includes:

Gambling and betting
Businesses with a religious or political agenda.
Sexual entertainment venues or services (lap dancing clubs, strippers etc). Welsh Government has a zero-tolerance policy on Sexual Entertainment Venues to reduce misogyny and gender-based harassment and abuse.
Pawn Brokers
Currency exchanges including virtual currencies including Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency or crypto asset businesses, Money Service Businesses (MSB) –eg foreign exchange and consumer credit or money lending.
Armaments and defence – including the manufacture and / or selling of guns, firing ranges, shooting clubs
Banks/Building Societies - regulated or unregulated financial investment, loan, foreign exchange or banking businesses
Insurance/Re-insurance activities
Unlicensed scrap metal/unregistered waste management companies
Dormant/ or Shell companies - inactive companies used as a vehicle for financial transaction or kept dormant for future use.
Wheel Clamping Services
Hunting of live animals for sport
Manufacture of tobacco, or products containing tobacco

Does your business fall into any of the categories above?

Please select an option

Yes No

Next steps

If you are a business based or operating in Wales, we recommend exploring the following resources::

Business Wales: Business Wales offers a wide range of support and guidance for businesses of all sizes. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services.
Neath Port Talbot Information Hub: The Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Information Hub provides local business support, information, and guidance. Explore resources at NPT Information Hub Website.

If you are not based in Wales, we recommend that you visit UK Government Business Support Services. Get help and support for your business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

There will be further support made available through the may differ, so keep checking back to these websites or sign up to the Business Wales Newsletter to hear when they are available.

Is your business a direct or indirect supplier to Tata Steel UK?

Direct Supply Chain – Is where your business has a contract directly with Tata Steel UK
Indirect Supply Chain – Is where your business has a contract with a company that has a direct contract with Tata Steel UK

Please select an option

Yes No

Next steps

If you are a business based or operating in Wales, we recommend exploring the following resources::

Business Wales: Business Wales offers a wide range of support and guidance for businesses of all sizes. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services.
Neath Port Talbot Information Hub: The Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Information Hub provides local business support, information, and guidance. Explore resources at NPT Information Hub Website.

If you are not based in Wales, we recommend that you visit UK Government Business Support Services. Get help and support for your business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

There will be further support made available through the may differ, so keep checking back to these websites or sign up to the Business Wales Newsletter to hear when they are available.

Has your business been reliant on Tata Steel UK (directly or indirectly) for 50% or more of your annual turnover in the last 12 months?

Direct Supply Chain – Is where your business has a contract directly with Tata Steel UK
Indirect Supply Chain – Is where your business has a contract with a company that has a direct contract with Tata Steel UK

Please select an option

Yes No

Unfortunately, You Do Not Currently Meet the Eligibility Criteria

The priority is those businesses with the greatest % of their turnover reliant on TATA, however if your business has between 30% and 49% reliance please complete the contact form below and Business Wales will contact you once the greater impacted group of supply chain companies have been supported.

Based on your responses, it appears that your business does not currently meet the current eligibility criteria for the Supply Chain Transition Flexible Fund. We understand this may be disappointing, but there are other forms of support available right now to help your business.

If you are a Welsh based business and you are significantly impacted then we recommend you explore the following resources:

Business Wales: Business Wales offers a wide range of support and guidance for businesses of all sizes. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services.
Neath Port Talbot Information Hub: The Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Information Hub provides local business support, information, and guidance. Explore resources at NPT Information Hub Website.

There will be further support made available through the work of the Transition Board over the coming months where eligibility criteria may differ, so keep checking back to these websites or sign up to the Business Wales Newsletter to hear when they are available.

Do you expect your turnover to reduce by 30% or more over the next 2 years as a result of Tata Steel UKs transition plans at Port Talbot?

Please select an option

Yes No

Next steps

If you are a business based or operating in Wales, we recommend exploring the following resources::

Business Wales: Business Wales offers a wide range of support and guidance for businesses of all sizes. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services. Visit Business Wales Website to learn more about available services.
Neath Port Talbot Information Hub: The Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Information Hub provides local business support, information, and guidance. Explore resources at NPT Information Hub Website.

If you are not based in Wales, we recommend that you visit UK Government Business Support Services. Get help and support for your business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

There will be further support made available through the may differ, so keep checking back to these websites or sign up to the Business Wales Newsletter to hear when they are available.

You May Be Eligible for the TSUK Supply Chain Flexible Fund

Based on your answers, it appears that your business may be eligible for funding through the TSUK Supply Chain Flexible Fund. Before accessing the funds, you will need to complete a diagnostic assessment through Business Wales to confirm eligibility, understand the needs of your business and confirm the specific support you need. Business Wales will be in touch and invite you to complete the diagnostic process. Here’s a short step-by-step outline of what happens next.

Priority will be given to those businesses with the highest reliance on TATA and the greatest impact on their turnover in the short term. If there is a delay in Business Wales contacting you it is likely to be because there are other companies who are being contacted first due to their reliance on TATA Steel.

Next Steps:

Assessment by Business Wales: An advisor from Business Wales will contact you to begin the diagnostic assessment process.
Diagnostic Process: Once completed and you have been identified as being eligible to apply, you will be invited to complete a grant application
Submit the Grant Application: Neath Port Talbot Council will contact you to explain what information you need to accompany your application.
Council Decision: Once the application has been completed the council will inform you of the decision and the next steps. Please note that the decision is final and there is no appeals process.

Please select continue to complete the contact form, which will be used by Business Wales to arrange your call.

Please complete the below contact form, which will be used by Business Wales to arrange your call with one of its Advisors.