Due to the high volume of applications received for the SME Economic Resilience Fund, businesses are being contacted to let them know that their applications are being dealt with as quickly as possible. If you haven’t received communication as yet please be assured that you will be contacted as soon as possible. We would also like to thank you very much for your patience during this difficult time. If you require any additional support please...
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Welsh Government have announced funding for Welsh dairy farmers hardest hit by the recent exceptional market conditions as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19). The dairy sector has felt the immediate impact of the global pandemic with the closure of the food service and hospitality sectors. To support the sector during these challenging times, Welsh Government has confirmed eligible dairy farmers who have lost more than 25% of their income in April and subsequently May will...
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week will take place from 18 to 24 May 2020. Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. Schools, businesses and community groups host events throughout the week to raise awareness for mental health. For further information, please visit the Mental Health...
The Welsh Government has made grants of between £10,000 and £100,000 available to voluntary organisations that are providing vital support to communities during the coronavirus crisis. The aim of the Voluntary Services Emergency Fund is to ensure organisations have the resources they need to maintain, increase and adapt activities that support the vulnerable and disadvantaged in their communities, such as: people in isolation the elderly carers people struggling to access food Funding can be used...
In preparation for the reopening of non-essential stores, the BRC (British Retail Consortium) and Usdaw (Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers) have published guidance about social distancing in non-food stores. The guidance ‘Social Guidance in Retail Stores’ covers social distancing inside and outside stores and in changing rooms, and protecting employees. For further information please visit the USDAW website. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business...
The Mental Health Foundation have a dedicated Coronavirus Advice Hub on how to look after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak, which includes: mental health tips looking after your mental health while working looking after your mental health and wellbeing while staying at home loneliness during the pandemic For further information please visit the Mental Health Foundation website. Please visit the Business Wales Coronavirus advice for businesses pages for information for your business on...
The Employer Help website from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a range of advice to help your business overcome challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether your business needs to expand rapidly, or you’re worried about redundancies, you can find advice on next steps and the best ways to support your staff including: advertise your vacancies financial support for your business support from Jobcentre Plus Coronavirus business support finder Jobsearch help for...
Business Wales has launched a new series of digital courses and webinars, aimed at Welsh SMEs affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The ‘Covid-19 and Your Business’ series covers key topics including: alternative business models and diversification cashflow and finance HR policies and procedures managing teams and workload remotely encouraging productivity negotiating with suppliers and customers The webinars take place daily. During the webinars, all participants will have the opportunity to take part in a live...
The Welsh Government has announced that thousands of small charities within the retail, leisure and hospitality sector will receive a £10,000 business support grant to help them respond to the financial challenges of Covid-19. The new £26 million package will support an additional 2,600 properties with a rateable value of £12,000 or below. This includes: charity run shops sports premises community centres For further information please visit the Gov.Wales website. More details on how to...
The Money Advice Service offers free impartial money advice on: debt and borrowing homes and mortgages budgeting and saving work and benefits pensions and retirement family and care cars and travel insurance They have included additional information related to COVID-19: your rights to sick pay what benefits you can claim if you’re self-employed or not entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) your bills housing costs moving home information to help you find out what help...