widget/exchange-29
code/header-left
Register now
widget/exchange-30widget/exchange-33
widget/exchange-31

Coronavirus / Hardship fund open for applications

Shetland News @shetnews

GOVERNMENT grants of either £1,000 or £1,500 are now available to a narrow selection of businesses and employers affected by the latest Covid-19 restrictions brought in on 7 October.

Applications to the coronavirus business hardship fund can be made from today (20 October) through to 3 November.

Eligible for the scheme are:-

  • Hospitality businesses and gyms required to operate in a restricted, but not those providing takeaway food as the core of their business;
  • Producers/wholesale businesses supplying primarily perishable supplies to hospitality businesses required to close or operate in a restricted way.

Applications to the fund can be made via this link: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/businesshardshipfund while further information on the new fund can be found at https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/service/funding/coronavirus-restrictions-fund

Any queries should be directed at Business Gateway Shetland by email to businessgateway@shetland.gov.uk or calling 01595 707451.

Become a member of Shetland News

Shetland News is asking its readers to consider paying for membership to get additional perks:

  • Removal of third-party ads;
  • Bookmark posts to read later;
  • Exclusive curated weekly newsletter;
  • Hide membership messages;
  • Comments open for discussion.

If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a member of Shetland News by either making a single payment, or setting up a monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription.

Billing: Your monthly subscription of £10 will be billed on or shortly after the 3rd of each month. You can change how much you pay or cancel at any time.

 
Categories
CoronavirusNews
Tags
CoronavirusHardship fund

Related Stories

widget/exchange-62widget/pd_widget-6widget/exchange-53widget/pd_widget-7widget/exchange-63widget/exchange-54widget/pd_widget-8widget/exchange-55widget/pd_widget-9widget/exchange-56

Newsletters

Subscribe to a selection of different newsletters from Shetland News, varying from breaking news delivered on the minute, to a weekly round-up of the opinion posts. All delivered straight to your inbox.

Daily Briefing Newsletter Weekly Highlights Newsletter Opinion Newsletter Life in Shetland Newsletter
Subscribe to Newsletters
Cancel any time.

JavaScript Required

We're sorry, but Shetland News isn't fully functional without JavaScript enabled.
Head over to the help page for instructions on how to enable JavaScript on your browser.

Your Privacy

We use cookies on our site to improve your experience.
By using our service, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Browser is out-of-date

Shetland News isn't fully functional with this version of .
Head over to the help page for instructions on updating your browser for more security, improved speed and the best overall experience on this site.

Interested in Notifications?

Get notifications from Shetland News for important and breaking news.
You can unsubscribe at any time.

Audience Survey for Shetland News

Tell us what you think and win £100!

This survey is run by a UK charity, the Public Interest News Foundation. We exist to support independent news providers.

Your answers will power important research. We will share aggregated and anonymous answers with your news provider. And we will produce an overarching UK-wide report, which will be available on our website.

To enter the £100 prize draw, complete the survey and enter your email at the end.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Have you considered becoming a member of Shetland News?

If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please consider paying for membership and get the following features and services: -

  • Remove non-local ads;
  • Bookmark posts to read later;
  • Exclusive curated weekly newsletter;
  • Hide membership messages;
  • Comments open for discussion.

Billing: Your monthly subscription of £10 will be billed on or shortly after the 3rd of each month. You can change how much you pay or cancel at any time.