COVID-19: Advice for businesses

We recognise that this is a difficult time for businesses and are doing all we can to support them through this. 

Our Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund may be able to offer grants to businesses in certain sectors. We have also run two separate Discretionary Grant Schemes, which have now closed for new applications. 

Government guidance: help and support available

Visit the Government's website for the latest business information. It explains:

• what financial support is available for your business
• how you can apply for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme if you're self-employed or a sole trader
• the additional government resources to help your business during this time of disruption
• other sources of business support
• how to work safely during Coronavirus
• keeping records of staff, customers and visitors for NHS Test and Trace
• how to make your workplace COVID-19 secure and clean it safely
• support available from Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations

Should an outbreak occur at a business or organisation that you are responsible for, early outbreak management guidance is available which will help you to quickly identify, report and respond to any potential COVID-19 outbreak.

Specific guidance is also available for pubs, bars and restaurants.