Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business Support

Business Grant Schemes

For the most up to date position, visit Business Adaptations Grants and Other Business Grant Schemes.

Government Support

Find out exactly what you could be eligible for by using the government's business support finder.

Safely Opening your Business

• Working Safely During COVID-19
• Keeping workers and customers safe in shops and branches
• Safer public places – urban centres and green spaces

You can also search for government guidance and regulations specific to your business on the GOV.UK Guidance Page

Charities, Creative & Cultural, and Heritage

• GOV.UK: Financial support for voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations
• Space Studios: Resources and Opportunities for Artists
• Arts Council England: Culture Recovery Fund

Information for Rural Businesses, Farmers and Landowners

• GOV.UK: Information for farmers, landowners and rural businesses

Other Support

• Backing Essex Business: Fully Funded Support
• Backing Essex Business: Recovery Loan Scheme
• BEST Growth Hub: Guidance for Employers and Businesses
• Colbea
• GOV.UK: Business Support Helpline
• GOV.UK: Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) - UK
• GOV.UK: Coronavirus support for business from outside government
• GOV.UK: Additional Government Resources
• GOV.UK: Help and Support