COVID-19: Details of financial support
3rd April 2020 Easy access to information on the support available for businesses, providers, community and residents. Information for businesses Information for communities
COVID-19: Third Sector Resilience Fund
30th March 2020 The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) is a £20m emergency fund for charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations working in Scotland. The fund will support organisations that already deliver services and products but find themselves in financial difficulties directly as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The primary intention of
COVID-19: Grants available for self-employed
27th March 2020 North Ayrshire Council is hopeful that the new grants for self-employed people will add further protection to the local economy. The Chancellor announced new measures on Tuesday which will enable self-employed people to apply for funding to support them over the next three months. This scheme will allow you to claim a
Business support: Scottish Government Coronavirus Business Support Fund
Update 6th July 2020 This fund will close to new applications on Friday 10th July at 5pm. 24th March 2020 Grant support is now available to help business deal with the impact of COVID-19. The purpose of these one off grants is to help: protect jobs prevent business closure promote economic recovery Two types of
Amazing gesture as Bonnymans support Council with hand gel donation
A LOCAL firm has shown true community spirit and support to North Ayrshire Council and residents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Beith-based Bonnymans has provided a vast quantity of hand gel to help Council staff continue carrying out valuable services to some of the area’s most vulnerable people. The cleansing product will be used for priority
Community hubs go live on Tuesday to help tackle Coronavirus
20th March 2020 Local people and community groups are working hard to support their neighbours and the wider population during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. To streamline their approach and ensure community help is delivered safely during the pandemic, the Council’s Connected Communities teams are set to launch a series of community hubs from next week.
Business support: COVID -19
18th March 2020 In the current circumstances North Ayrshire Council’s Business teams are endeavouring to ensure that we are supplying our businesses with as much relevant information and support as possible. The Scottish Government confirmed this afternoon (Wednesday, 18th March, 2020) additional resources to support businesses in Scotland and information on the support available is on the
COVID-19 : Package of support for businesses
14th March 2020 Immediate action in response to COVID-19. New measures to limit the impact of COVID-19 on the business community in Scotland have been announced by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. The following steps will be put in place to support businesses during the 2020-21 financial year: a 75% rates relief for retail, hospitality and
New coronavirus advice helpline for Scottish businesses
13th March 2020 A new helpline has been launched to supply Scottish businesses with tailored advice on coronavirus. It will be open Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30. The helpline number is 0300 303 0660. Call handlers will answer questions from businesses related to Covid-19 as well as relaying the challenges faced by businesses
Scottish Government announces funding to develop tourism in North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire Council has been awarded £400,000 to develop tourism across Ayrshire’s island and coastal destinations. The Coig (Scots Gaelic for five) touring route initiative will provide the west coast of Scotland, the Firth of Clyde and islands with a new opportunity to brand and promote itself to national and international visitors. The funding will