A grant for businesses not registered for business rates and were forced to close under tier-3 restrictions or second national lockdown.

Accommodation businesses who remain open by exception may also apply. Businesses who pay their rent via legitmate cash arrangements can apply if they meet other criteria.

Criteria

To apply, a business must meet all of the following:

1. is not registered for business rates
2. can evidence it was open and trading on 13 October 2020
3. must be in ocupation and trading from the premises applying for
4. was providing services in person to customers from the premises
5. must be one of the following businesses who chose or were forced to close:

Forced to close on 5 November 2020 (second national lockdown)

• accommodation
• entertainment venues
• hospitality venues
• leisure and sports facilities
• personal care facilities
• retail (non-essential)
• community halls offering space for hire

Forced to close on 23 October 2020 (tier 3 local restrictions)

• pubs, bars and licensed premises (who do not serve substantial meals)
• casinos
• betting shops
• adult gaming centres
• soft play centres

Chose to close after 14 October 2020 before they were forced to close

• accommodation
• hospitality venues
• leisure and sports facilities

To apply for this grant see: https://bit.ly/2IKgnRw