The Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a pre-application information page to help businesses prepare to apply for either a Kickstart Tourism or a Restart & Recovery SME grant ahead of both schemes opening at noon on 15 September.
The Kickstart Tourism grant is aimed at businesses in the visitor economy, while the Restart and Recovery SME grant is aimed at businesses with fewer than 250 employees. Applicants for both must have been impacted by coronavirus and must satisfy further eligibility criteria. Businesses can apply for grants of between £1000 - £3000 (up to £5000 in exceptional circumstances) toward professional services to help them adapt during the coronavirus pandemic.
The scheme is being operated on a strict first come, first served basis and is expected to reach capacity within an hour of opening. Applicants will need to have some important information to hand when checking their eligibility through the online gateway diagnostic tool.
Both grants cover 100% of the cost of the product or service applied for and require no match-funding. Funds will be paid upon receipt of an invoice.
To prepare to apply for either scheme, please visit the Enterprise M3 pre-application information page.
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.
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
This week, Eagle Radio has rebranded to Greatest Hits Surrey and East Hampshire, becoming part of the country’s largest commercial radio network - the Hits Radio Brand, from Bauer Media.
To mark this they are launching a package of local initiatives to benefit local workers, charities and businesses in East Hampshire area as they deal with the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. These initiatives include:
- Free advertising airtime for charities, hospices and other not-for-profit community organisations to support them in communicating messages and campaigns as they rebuild their fundraising base post-lockdown.
- A ‘Getting Back to Work’ campaign that will promote local job opportunities both on-air and online. Local employers will be encouraged to submit vacancies for inclusion, allowing them to reach a wide audience of local job-seekers free of charge. Job vacancy bulletins will be broadcast four times a day to local audiences and will be promoted on the relevant Greatest Hits Radio website.
Applications for both initiatives are open now. Employers looking to participate in the ‘Getting Back to Work’ campaign should email jobs@greatesthitsradio.co.uk for more information. Charities and non-profit partners regarding free advertising airtime should email advertising@greatesthitsradio.co.uk
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
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