According to recent news reports local councils still have funds to distribute to small businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak and are trying all they can to make sure eligible businesses apply.
Here is a reminder about how to claim for the small business grant funds (SBGF) and retail, hospitality & leisure grant funds (RHLGF).
Eligibility
Both grants are linked to the rateable value of your business premises. In order to qualify you must fall into one of the two categories below:
Note: the grant is awarded per property so if you have two (or more) properties with a rateable value below £51,000 you are entitled to two (or more) grants. You cannot receive both SBGF and RHLG on the same property
How to claim
The initial guidance stated that local authorities would contact (in writing) all eligible businesses in their area. However, if you have not heard do not assume you are not eligible as some may be inviting applications.
To see if you are eligible read the guidance
If you do not know who your local authority/authorities are then use this search tool.
What you'll need when making a claim:
Please let us know if we can help or if you have any questions regarding the above.
27/04/2020
View all >
07/07/2025
HMRC sends side hustle warning
HMRC is warning those earning extra income through a side hustle to check if they need to register for self assessment and file a tax return.
READ MORE
Windsor Framework issues, warns FSB
The Windsor Framework is creating severe disruption for small businesses and fracturing the UK Internal Market, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Over 25% of UK businesses hit by cyberattack
More than one in four UK businesses have been the victim of a cyberattack in the last year with many risking ‘sleepwalking’ into disruption, according to a new report.
Sign up to keep in touch to receive our latest news and industry updates.
* *
Yes, I would like to receive email updates providing me with the latest finance news, advice guides and details of future events.