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Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is running Restart and Recovery & Kickstarting Tourism Grants, which have been created specifically to help SMEs in the Solent LEP area to adapt and diversify in response to the impacts of coronavirus, with at least £157,000 ring-fenced to support the visitor economy.
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), eligible SMEs can access grants of between £1,000 - £3,000 (and up to £5,000 in exceptional circumstances). All grants will cover 100% of the cost of the product or service applied for, with no requirement for match-funding.
Round one of the Fund will close once 1,000 applications have been received, or one week from its launch on 16 September, whichever is sooner. Should 1,000 applications not be received, round one will close at 11:59 pm on 23 September 2020. The 1,001st application or applications received after 11:59 pm on 23 September 2020 will not be considered.
Visit the Solent LEP website for more information.
Ahead of the national launch of the NHS COVID-19 app across England and Wales on Thursday 24 September, businesses like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas should ensure they have NHS QR code posters visible on entry so customers who have downloaded the app can use their smartphones to easily check-in.
For information on how to create a QR code for your business and other advice, visit the NHS website.
From tomorrow (Friday 18 September) premises and venues across England like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas must have a system in place by law to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff.
Find out more on the GOV.UK website.
Sign up for the Kickstart Scheme today, to give local young people the chance to have a six-month paid placement and help them get back on their feet.
If you can provide 25 hours of work a week, HM Treasury will cover the costs of minimum wage, pensions and National Insurance contributions.
Join this landmark scheme to help our young residents gain invaluable work experience and support them in securing a long-term job.
Businesses that are able to offer 30 or more roles can apply online through the GOV.UK website.
As the majority of organisations in East Hampshire don't have the availability to supply 30 roles, the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has agreed to take on the role as a representative. They will gather information from businesses that have availability for the scheme and make the bid on their behalf.
Please contact their membership manager, Coral to proceed with the scheme: coral.benham@hampshirechamber.co.uk. You do not have to be a member of the Hampshire Chamber of Commerce to take part in this scheme.
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year. Businesses should take action now to get ready for new rules from January 2021.
For more information, visit www.gov.uk/transition
Chamber of Solutions
A series of free events running fortnightly on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30am will provide a focus on moving from unemployment to self-employment, learning from lockdown and financial planning for success. (Click the links to book your place.)
22 September: Developing Skills for Business
6 October: Creatively Growing your Business
Countdown to Change
The Chamber is also planning a series of four topical and interactive webinars, designed to count down to the end of the EU Transition period.
Countdown to Change will be starting on Tuesday 22 September and run at 25-day intervals, counting down to Brexit. (Click the link to book your place.)
Tuesday 22 September
Friday 16 October
Wednesday 11 November
Tuesday 1 December
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