These grants are for businesses who have seen a loss of income of at least 10% due to COVID-19.
To be eligible, businesses must be Black, Asian or minority ethnic-owned with fixed property costs trading in Croydon.
Grants of up to £2,000 (£1,000 for home-based businesses, £2,000 for businesses with commercial premises) will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To avoid any delay on applications, businesses must provide all information and evidence needed within the online form.
Businesses must have evidence of fixed costs, this grant cannot be used for wage subsidy.
Who can apply?
All types of organisations including but not limited to:
Businesses that have applied for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme or are in receipt of a Bounce Back Loan are eligible to apply for this scheme.
To be eligible, businesses must have:
Businesses not eligible include companies:
Businesses must comply with the new subsidy control rules and be compliant with the additional restrictions guidance.
Your business premises does not have to have remained open throughout the whole of the pandemic.
Businesses must have evidence of fixed costs, this grant cannot be used for wage subsidy.
Supporting evidence
You will need the following evidence in PDF format to complete the application and demonstrate loss in income of at least 10% as a direct result of COVID-19:
The bank account number and sort code you provide in the application form should match exactly that of the bank statements provided as evidence.
Please provide all evidence in PDF format. We cannot accept photographic images.
After submitting your application you could be asked to attend an in-person interview before a grant is paid.
To apply for this Black, Asian and minority ethnic grant, please click HERE. You will be taken to the Croydon Council website to register your application.
If you would like to see other Business Support grants you could be eligible for, please CLICK HERE.
All the best!
We are delighted to give you your personal invitation to become a member and aim to support you out of the hardships faced because of the pandemic.
As a valued member of The Croydon Division of the South East London Chamber of Commerce, you join a growing network of professionals who want to take their business to the next level. You also belong to a unique organisation with a strong campaigning voice for business to local and national government.
Your business can access a range of services, networking events and support including:
Julie Agbowu, Board Member of South East London Chamber of Commerce and Croydon Division Lead said:
"Our vision for the Croydon Division of the South East London Chamber of Commerce is to support the micro, small and larger businesses across Croydon to leverage the strengths of these businesses for the benefits of the residents across the borough."
If you would like to become a member and have access to these free benefits, follow the instructions via the link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKEi_rHe2sE
We look forward to hearing from you.
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