20 April 2020 - Business Information Sheet 6

1. Business Grants – Apply NOW Don’t Wait for a Letter
2. Job Retention Scheme – Now Open
3. Relaunch Planning Training Session & Action Plan
4. ShopAppy – Getting Malmesbury Online
5. 1 to 1 Calls Available for Operations, Finance & Marketing
6. Malmesbury Emergency Hardship Fund

1. Business Grants – Apply NOW Don’t Wait for a Letter

Make sure you’ve viewed the Wiltshire Council website to see if your business is eligible for a grant   http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/business-advice-support-covid19  and use the form on this page to apply online NOW don’t wait for a letter.

Small Business Grant Schemes (£10,000)

This scheme provides a one-off grant of £10,000 to businesses in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) and rural rates relief.

Retail and Hospitality Grant Scheme (£25,000)

The Retail and Hospitality Grant Scheme provides businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors with a cash grant of up to £25,000 per property. For businesses in these sectors with a rateable value of under £15,000, they will receive a grant of £10,000. For businesses in these sectors with a rateable value of between £15,001 and £51,000, they will receive a grant of £25,000.

If you have any questions or are experiencing problems email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or

2. Job Retention Scheme

The online Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme service is now open for you to make a claim. The service is designed to be simple to use. Apply by 22 April to receive money before the end of the month. To access the service visit: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme?&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=covid19&utm_content=jrs_servicehttps://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWB1nnnXkAAC5qh.jpg

Important further information: On the recent update recently issued by the government, the main point of difference is you can claim for furloughed employees who were on the payroll on or before 19th March 2020 and where an RTI (Real Time Information) submission notifying payment in respect of that employee to HMRC has been made on or before 19th March 2020.

3. Relaunch Planning Training Session

During our weekly Conference Call on Thursday 16 April, we ran through the Relaunch Planning slides & flowchart – copies issued with this bulletin. On this week’s call, we’ll convert this thinking session into an Action Plan.  

4. ShopAppy – Getting Malmesbury Online

With more lockdown time over the next few weeks at least, we’re working quickly with a number of local businesses to bring them online and enable sales to the local community. If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch. It’s FREE and we’re providing technical support to the set up and delivery options (adhering to social distancing guidelines and advice). This initiative is open to all retailers and business for both product and services. Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 07836 575498.

5. 1 to 1 Calls Available for Operations, Finance & Marketing

Free one to one calls are available with Gordon, Lesley & David for any Operations, Finance or Marketing queries at any time: 

• Gordon MacPherson This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 07850 773274
• Lesley Wood This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 07836 575498
• David Mitchell This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 07768 724047

6. MALMESBURY EMERGENCY HARDSHIP FUND APPEAL

In Malmesbury, we’re all very proud of our community and the way it pulls together to help those in need. With this in mind, Malmesbury Town Council & local charity HEALS have launched an Emergency Hardship Fund for individuals and families with little or no income who need essential food, household supplies and support. Donations can be made at  https://localgiving.org/appeal/malmesburyhardshipfund/ or by BACS to Malmesbury Area Covid-19 Emergency Hardship Fund, Account number 21527088, Sort Code 40 31-07 or by cheque posted & made payable to ‘Heals’ - to Heals, Malmesbury Town Hall, Cross Hayes, Malmesbury, SN16 ‎9BZ

If you know someone who needs help from the fund, the helpline is Helpline 01666 815888 Monday to Friday 8am to 11pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am to 6pm & Bank Holidays 8am to 8pm

This appeal is sponsored by Malmesbury Mayors past & present and Malmesbury Church Leaders.

Malmesbury Town Team does not offer financial, legal or tax advice and cannot accept responsibility for decisions taken by any business. We recommend official government websites are used to validate information.

1. Marketing Training 15 April 2020 at 5pm – Don’t miss it!
2. Grants Reminder
3. Recovery Planning
4. ShopAppy Follow Up
5. 1 to 1 Calls Available for Operations, Finance & Marketing

Download the very helpful Business Lockdown Checklist.

New guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been published.

In a move that could save businesses additional money each (possibly up to £300) month for each employee under the scheme, the government will now cover the employer national insurance and minimum auto-enrolment pension scheme contributions employers pay on the wages they must pay their furloughed staff – on top of the wages covered under the scheme.