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New Additional Restrictions
Grant
A discretionary one-off payment through the
Additional Restrictions Grant is now available to
some businesses severely impacted, but not forced
to close by the Covid-19 pandemic.
This grant is available until 30 September 2021. To
check whether you are eligible, please refer to
our summer scheme before completing
an application form.
Our awards panel will review all applications for the grant and decide which ones are approved for funding.
Successful applications will be acknowledged by e-mail, which will confirm the amount of grant funding we
will pay by BACS transfer to your bank account.
Other financial support still available
Businesses and employees affected by the Covid-19 pandemic could still benefit from the range of other
financial support still on offer:
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, known as the furlough scheme, is open until 30 September
2021. Claims must be made by 14 October 2021 and any amendments must be made by 28
October 2021. Under the scheme, eligible employees will receive 60% of their current salary for
hours not worked, up to a maximum of £1,875. Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs is
administering the scheme and has published a step by step guide for employers.
The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will continue until September 2021 with a fifth and
final grant available. The fifth grant covers the period between May and September and is worth
80% of three months' average trading profits, capped at £7,500 for those with a reduction in turnover
of 30% or more. For those with a reduction in turnover of less than 30%, the grant will be worth 30%
of three months' average trading profits, capped at £2,850.
If your business does not qualify for financial support and is affected by Covid-19, we do have the
discretion to give hardship relief. Please complete our application form.
The government's online platform can help businesses easily access the financial support they are
eligible for during the Covid-19 pandemic. By filling out a simple questionnaire, the business support
finder will signpost business owners and the self-employed to relevant government financial support.
Short disruption to some benefits and payments services
Some of our benefits and payment services will be unavailable for a short period, as we prepare to
introduce a new online system later this year, which will make it quicker and easier for businesses and
residents to deal with us.
Before then, we need to move the information we currently hold over to the new system, which means
there will a short disruption to some of our services.
From 1 September until 4 October 2021, we won’t be able to process:
Business rates or council tax discounts.
Exemptions for business rates and council tax.
New applications for benefits.
Discretionary housing payments.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this might cause, but this work is necessary to enable us to deliver the
improvements the new system will bring.
If you need any help during this period, please contact our Customer Services team by e-mailing
customer.services@tandridge.gov.uk or calling 01883 722000.
Spreading the word about our great businesses
Over the last few months we have recorded a number of videos with businesses and shoppers to show the
different businesses our residents have on their doorsteps, while also hearing from shoppers about why
our high streets are such great places to visit and shop.
The videos we recently recorded in Lingfield and Warlingham are now available below, with more to follow
for Caterham and Oxted in the next couple of weeks. We are sharing these across our social media
channels, promoting our high streets and encouraging residents to continue supporting their local
businesses.
Lingfield
Jenny.
Karen.
Molly Malevolent, Emily's Ink Room.
Tony Williams, The Star Inn.
Warlingham
Hazel Sibbald, The Beauty Spa.
Hailey Whittaker, The Horseshoe.
Melanie Attwater, Moveli.
Nick.
All previous videos can be found on our YouTube channel.
Discounted and free working and meeting space
Free and discounted working and meeting space is available to Surrey based voluntary and third sector
employers, courtesy of Wimbletech CIC.
The community interest company is offering the discounted work space at the Workary, an affordable, local
workspace it provides in Quadrant House in Caterham, ideal for start-ups and small businesses. Free
meeting space is also available across Wimbletech CIC’s network of sites.
More information on the offer, including details of Wimbletech’s locations, is available on Wimbletech CIC’s
website.
Employing an apprentice? A step by step guide
If you’re considering employing an apprentice and aren’t sure what to do next, you might not be aware:
Apprentices aren’t just young people, but can be anyone aged 16 or over.
Apprenticeships combine work with studying to gain skills and knowledge in a specific job.
Apprentices don’t need to be new to your organisation. Existing employees can also become
apprentices.
Apprentices must be paid at least the minimum wage.
A number of organisations provide apprenticeship training and a register of apprenticeship training
agencies is also available.
Funding could be available to help you employ an apprentice.
You can advertise your own apprentice vacancy through the government’s Find an
apprentice service.
When bringing an apprentice into your organisation, bear in mind they must:
Work with experienced staff.
Learn job-specific skills.
Be given time for training or study during their working week (at least 20% of their normal working
hours).
Government guidance on employing an apprentice is available, as is free and impartial support and
guidance from The Apprenticeships and Skills Hub, delivered in partnership with Tandridge District
Council.
Guidance for employers to create new job opportunities
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding for employers to create new job placements for 16 to 24 year olds
on Universal Credit at risk of long term unemployment. Employers of all sizes can apply for the funding,
which covers:
100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the
participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of six months.
Associated employer National Insurance contributions.
Employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions.
Employers can spread the start date of the job placements until the end of December 2021. More
information on the scheme is available online.
Get advice from leaders to help the future of your business
The Coast to Capital Growth Hub Peer Network offers the opportunity to work with other business leaders
to:
Form a peer network and learn and share with each other in a confidential environment.
Discuss business challenges and identify solutions to promote productivity and growth.
Identify and find new ideas to help your business grow.
Receive up to three hours of one to one coaching, mentoring, advice or support.
The programme is available to any SME business which has:
Operated for at least one year.
At least five employees (although there is some flexibility if staff numbers have reduced because of
Covid-19).
A turnover of at least £100,000.
An aspiration to improve and scale up.
More information is available and applications should be made online.
Free business advice and events
A range of free advice and webinars are available to help support businesses through the current
pandemic:
Surrey Chambers of Commerce helps businesses by connecting them to opportunities, skills,
knowledge and valuable contacts. More information, including all upcoming events, can be found on
its website or by contacting sarah.butcher@surrey-chambers.co.uk.
Surrey Chambers has produced a video, showcasing the resilience of Surrey businesses to adapt to
the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Surrey Chambers is extending its EU Transition support to cover the whole of Surrey, thanks to
funding from C2C and M3 Enterprise Local Enterprise Partnerships. Any businesses struggling with
EU transition issues, particularly documentation requirements, should contact the team for advice
and support. Tailored support is also available for businesses, by contacting sarah.butcher@surrey-
chambers.co.uk or calling 01483 735547 for more information.
The government has produced some videos, giving advice to businesses on requirements for trading
with the EU. The website also offers the opportunity to sign up for future webinars on EU-related
topics.
The Coast to Capital Growth Hub team provides fully funded advice and support to help small and
medium sized businesses connect with business support, experts and funding opportunities, as well
as post EU transition advice. More information, including up to date news and events, can be found
on its website or by visiting the Hub’s Twitter account and subscribing to receive its newsletter. To
speak to a Growth Relationship Manager, complete an online request form.
Coast to Capital is also running a programme to support residents of the Coast to Capital area to
help them become ready to look for employment or re-enter the job market. Details of the Making a
Difference programme is available on Coast to Capital’s website.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is available to help support and protect the interests of
smaller businesses, small business owners and the self-employed by offering advice and guidance
and running virtual events. FSB members have access to advice and guidance as well as virtual
events coming up on a range of topics. More information, including how to join, can be found on
FSB’s website.
The FSB has produced a free guide for members on how to easily improve your digital strategy on a
budget.
The Business Hot House Programme provides growth opportunities for established SMEs, with a
range of free events on offer.
WSX Enterprise is running a number of online webinars and seminars.
Gatwick Diamond Business is running events designed to help businesses respond innovatively to
new challenges and opportunities. It is also offering up to 90 minutes of free expert advice for
businesses wanting to grow or transform, through Diamond Experts. Mentoring from business
owners who have grown their business is also available, as is training to help equip businesses for
future growth.
Start Up Croydon offers a three day business training programme for £25, giving start-up businesses
an overview of how to create a business plan.
Nescot College has a wide range of apprenticeships across several industries. For more information
contact the Business Centre on 0208 394 8593 or by e-mailing businesscentre@nescot.ac.uk.
HMRC has webinars for employers, their staff and the self-employed. You can watch previously
recorded webinars and register for future webinars, with webinars on topics including the
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the Self-Employment Income Support and the Coronavirus
Statutory Sick Pay Rebate schemes.
Funding opportunities
Virgin Start Up Loans offers start up loans from between £500 and £25,000, along with a business
mentor to help make the best use of the loan.
Fredericks Foundation start-up loans and support are available for those who have found it difficult to
access financial support.
The Princes' Trust helps unemployed people aged 18-30, or those who have limited means to start-
up businesses.
GrantFinder is a funding database, providing local, national and international sources of funding.
Coast to Capital has a number of funding, grant and loan opportunities available to support
businesses in East Surrey.
The Invest4 Business Hot House Grant Programme is funded by the European Regional
Development Agency and could provide funding to help businesses grow.
The government’s business support finder tool helps businesses find financial support to help them
during the pandemic. The Government Innovation Competitions are also available to businesses to
apply for funding to help their innovation projects.
Business advice from Money Saving Expert
Money Saving Expert regularly updates its range of guidance and advice to help businesses during the
current pandemic, including:
Coronavirus help for employees, which includes information on how the furloughing scheme works
and who’s eligible.
Coronavirus self-employed and small limited company help, which includes your rights if you’re self-
employed or the director of a limited company.
A redundancy help guide, with tips on how to prepare financially, plus details of your legal rights.
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