COVID-19 Support
Help for Businesses: the government continues to announce grant and other schemes to help businesses following the Covid-19 outbreak.
The most up to date Government advice is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
Covid guidance for businesses
Government and North Somerset Council guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely after stage 4 of the lockdown roadmap.
View the guidance for businessesSmall business grants and relief support
Information and FAQ's relating to government grants and rates relief for small, rural, retail, leisure and hospitality businesses.
Grants and Relief InformationFinance support for businesses
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, Bank of England Loan Guarantees, Bounce Back Loan scheme, SME Statutory Sick Pay compensation, Insurance.
Covid-19 Financial support for businessesSupport for self-employed
Self-employment Income Support Scheme, Universal credit application.
Covid-19 Support for self-employedSector specific support
Retail Grant, Pubs and Restaurants, Creative industries, Exporting businesses, Construction businesses.
Covid-19 sector specific supportSupport for residents
Jobs in North somerset, Benefits and welfare, Redundancies, Online resources.
Support for residentsOther support and how you can help out
Voluntary Action North Somerset, Government Covid-19 response assistance calls
Covid-19 Other supportOnline resources for businesses
Guidance on advice to provide to staff, Growth Hub, North Somerset Enterprise agency and other useful links
Covid-19 Online resources for businesses