External Resources
As new information is released, we will do our best to keep these external resources up to date. Please get in touch if you’d like further information from any of the links we have provided.
Finance & Funding
Covid-19: Support for organisations from Government and other sources
Financial support for businesses during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19): business support grant funding – guidance for local authorities
Claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tax helpline to support businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Tourism Minister launches £1.3 million fund to support Destination Management Organisations
Chancellor gives support to millions of self-employed individuals
Heritage Emergency Fund launches to help sector
The Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund
Responding to the COVID-19 Emergency
Financial support for organisations outside of the National Portfolio
COVID-19: Message to our museum network and grant holders
Paul Hamlyn Foundation – COVID-19 Support
Cornwall Council Coronavirus Funding Resources
Tesco Bags for Help Communities Fund
Western Power Distribution Community Matters Fund
Tech Force 19 – technology for vulnerable people
Edward Gostling Foundation Grants
The February Foundation Grants
Standard Life Foundation Funding
Covid-19 Charity/Business Support
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Business support
Business rates: expanded retail discount – guidance
Filing charity annual returns during the coronavirus pandemic
Companies to receive 3-month extension period to file accounts during COVID-19
Home working: preparing your organisation and staff
Phishing attacks: dealing with suspicious emails and messages
NCSC’s new cyber security training for staff now available
Truro and Penwith – free business support
Advice for Employers/Employees
Guidance launched to help get safely back to work
Guidance for employers/employees
Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: step by step guide for employers
Work out 80% of your employees’ wages to claim through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Check if your employer can use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Rules on carrying over annual leave to be relaxed to support key industries during COVID-19
Staying Safe During Covid-19
Staying alert and social distancing
Staying safe outside your home
How long to self-isolate for families
Coronavirus (COVID-19): an easy-read guide on protecting extremely vulnerable people
Health & Wellbeing
Leapers – supporting the mental health of freelancers and the self-employed
Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak
Bupa – relationships in lockdown
BBC – 5 mental health tips during lockdown
Callywith College on Managing Your Mental Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19): an easy-read guide to looking after your feelings and your body
Drink Aware – alcohol and coronavirus
Other
Government Indemnity Scheme Updates
Call For Evidence – UK Parliament
Responding to the COVID-19 Emergency
News/Analysis/Advice
Government – our plan to rebuild the UK
Coronavirus – What Charities Need to Know
Museums Association Coronavirus (COVID-19) joint statement
AIM Association of Independent Museums Coronavirus (COVID-19)
