Theatre Reopening Fund

In response to the coronavirus crisis, Theatres Trust has repurposed their small grants schemes to support theatres to cover the additional costs of reopening after several months’ closure.Grants of up to £5,000 to help not-for-profit theatres across the UK to make Covid-19-related adaptions and prepare for reopening. https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/theatre-reopening-fund

Special VIP Invitation to Preview NEW Outdoor Experience Solutions at UK Leisure Living

On the 11th September, we are closing the UK Leisure Living Showroom to the general public and will be opening it especially for you, local businesses and accommodation providers of all types to have a preview of UK Leisure Living’s new exciting outdoor product range that is now available. We really hope you can make it. During your time with us, you will have a special time to enjoy; Show round with one of our fantastic teamAccess to one off amazing dealsSee the latest collection of exciting outdoor productsMeet the manufacturers and suppliersSee the NEW Swim Spa’s in actionDemonstrations of the new outdoor kitchen collection It’s a great opportunity to […]

UK Government Kickstart Scheme

Please see below which may be of interest, a link to details of the newly launched UK Government, UK wide Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. Funding is available for 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions. There is also £1,500 per job placement available for setup costs, support and training. Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-apply-for-a-grant-through-the-kickstart-scheme Applications must be for a minimum of 30 job placements, so for smaller businesses the option is to partner with other organisations to […]

Go North Wales Tourism September Trade News

We appreciate that it is an extremely difficult, worrying and complex time for many businesses and individuals across North Wales with the COVID-19 pandemic but as the situation evolves it’s important to know that we are here to support you. We continue to monitor reopening and assess which sectors remain disproportionately affected and what support needs to be extended in the coming winter months. Parliament is in recess and returns on 1 September, however, we have continued to engage with MPs throughout August. If you have any questions/queries please do not hesitate to contact us, by email (contacts below), social media channel, online chat on the Trade website or phone. […]

Cultural Recovery Fund

Find out if you are eligible for support from the Cultural Recovery Fund. From Tuesday, 1 September organisations in the culture and heritage sector can find out if they are eligible to apply for financial support from the Welsh Government’s £53 million Cultural Recovery Fund. The new fund will see music venues; recording and rehearsal studios; Heritage organisations and historic attractions; accredited museums and archive services; libraries; events and their technical support suppliers; independent cinemas and the publishing sector being able to bid for a share of £18.5 million. https://gov.wales/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-support-cultural-recovery-fund