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Tuesday's (1st September) and yesterday's (3rd September) bulletin statements from Rochford District Council in relation to COVID-19 related updates are available below. These include the following items relevant to businesses:
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - updates
Competition and Markets Authority - cancellations policies
Kickstart Scheme
Self Employment Income Support Scheme - update
Statutory Sick Pay - update
 The Kickstart Scheme is a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality 6-month work placements for young people aged 16-24, who are claiming Universal Credit. Employers of all sizes looking to create quality jobs for young people can apply. Through the scheme, all organisations across the private, public and voluntary sectors will be able to access a large pool of young people with potential, ready for an opportunity.
The Government will fully fund each ‘Kickstart’ job – paying 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus the associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions. There will also be funding available to support young people to develop new skills and to help them move into sustained employment after they have completed their Kickstart Scheme funded job. You can find further information on the Kickstart Scheme at www.gov.uk/kickstart
- On top of the wage subsidy, £1,500 per job placement available for setup costs, support and training.
- Applications are for minimum 30 job placements. Employers can partner with other orgs to reach the minimum number.
- If your organisation is creating more than 30 job placements as part of the #Kickstart Scheme, you can submit your application directly here https://www.apply-kickstart-grant-employer.service.gov.uk
- If your organisation is creating fewer than 30 Kickstart job placements, you must partner with others which could include:
- Similar employers
- Local authorities
- Trade bodies
- Registered charities
If you are a representative applying on behalf of a group of employers, you can get £300 of funding to support associated admin costs. More information about being a representative is available here.
A Government-funded programme is open to small businesses in the Visitor Economy to apply for 100% cash grants to a maximum value of £3,000 (£5,000 in exceptional circumstances). This funding has been made available to support businesses who seek advice to help them adapt their business as a direct consequence of Covid-19.
It is essentially to pay for professional consultancy advice from a specialist in sectors such as IT, HR, Accountancy, Finance or to purchase minor equipment to help businesses adapt to the social distanced based economy e.g. contactless payment. Please note the grant cannot pay for wages, working capital, purchases already made or PPE.
Applications will be invited from eligible businesses who will be prioritised based on the strength of their case and will be processed in order of receipt. Please note that is will be a very competitive process as only 75 grants will be available across the whole of the SELEP area (Essex, Kent and East Sussex.)
You will first need to register an expression of interest by contacting the team at the BEST Growth Hub (website link below). Businesses need to be in the Hospitality & Tourism sector and have less than 250 staff. Applicants will also need to be ble to demonstrate a need for funding for specialist advice/minor equipment as a direct consequence of COVID-19. Priority will be given to those which have not received Government Grant funding from the Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant scheme
 The University of Essex is are pleased to announce the new funding round for Data Analytics Innovation Vouchers (DAIVs) is now open. This scheme enables organisations across the UK to receive thousands of pounds worth of data analytics support. DAIVs are a unique opportunity to benefit from the expertise of the Centre.
Learn all you need to know about the DAIV scheme, how to apply and the benefits of unlocking the hidden meaning held within data, by joining this webinar on 9th September at 10:30am. This will cover:
- What do we mean by data research project?
- Top tips on writing a winning application
- Key deadlines
- Case study examples
- Terms and conditions
- FAQs
This webinar is designed to give you the essential information you need ahead of applying for grant funded data analytics support. Now more than ever, organisations in the UK need to optimise their impact, plan for the future, assess your impact and enhance their reach. Turn data into insight for informed decision making, predict future demand and make full use of the knowledge that data can bring. Join us live and have your questions answered by the Centre that brings data to life.
The funding round opened on 31st August 2020. The deadline is 31st October 2020, so now is the ideal time to begin planning your application.
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