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How To Claim Under The Flexible Furlough Scheme 7 Jan 2021 COVID-19, Fundraising - In this short guide, we outline the upcoming changes to the Furlough Scheme and how to correctly work out the grant amount in order to put in your next claim.
How To Benefit From The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 7 Jan 2021 COVID-19, Employment, Strategy - We are keeping this page updated with all the current requirements and eligibility criteria to claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
The Job Support Scheme Explained 26 Oct 2020 COVID-19, Employment - The Scheme now covers two scenarios: businesses facing Tier 3 restrictions that are forced to close (JSS Closed) and businesses that can stay open but face reduced demand (JSS Open).
The Winter Economy Plan Explained 24 Oct 2020 COVID-19, Employment, Fundraising - The Winter Economy Plan aims to protect jobs and prevent a wave of unemployment following curbed demand as a result of the pandemic.
Access The Kickstart Scheme Through AAI EmployAbility 10 Oct 2020 COVID-19, Deadlines - AAI EmployAbility, an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to finding paid internship for talented graduates, has been recognised as an intermediary for the Kickstart Scheme.
R&D Tax Credits And Furlough Scheme: What You Need To Know 21 Sep 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising, Tax, Tech - Furlough payments for periods covered by the CRJS, including any top-ups from employers, won't be treated as qualifying expenditure for R&D Tax Credits
Employment Allowance and CJRS Interaction Remains Unclear 4 Sep 2020 COVID-19, Employment, Tax - Despite previous clarifications, there are still ambiguities on how to correctly claim Employment Allowance while also claiming under the CJRS.
How To Benefit From Professional Services Grants 4 Sep 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising - Funds between £1,000 and £5,000 will be provided to help SMEs access new tech and equipment, as well as professional services including legal and financial.
Furloughed Employees To Receive Full Redundancy Payments 24 Aug 2020 COVID-19, Policy - The Government recently announced legislation, designed to guarantee that furloughed workers receive their full entitlement if they are subsequently made redundant,
Claiming The Second Grant Under The SEISS 21 Aug 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising - Self-employed individuals whose business has been adversely affected by Coronavirus on or after 14 July 2020 can claim the second grant under the SEISS.
The Coronavirus Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund 19 Aug 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising - Business who weren't eligible for other Grant Funds may be eligible for the Local Authority Discretionary Grant Funds.
Job Retention Bonus: How Does It Work? 4 Aug 2020 COVID-19, Employment, Fundraising - To encourage employers to retain furloughed employees, the Government will pay a Job Retention Bonus of £1,000 for each furloughed employee who is hired back.