Coronavirus Business Support
Supporting Barnsley businesses
Questions?
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Coronavirus Business Support
If you are a Barnsley-based business, employer, employee or self-employed person, please use this web page to find out which support you are eligible for and how to access it.You can also sign up to our regular newsletter here
If you need to contact us for further advice at this time, please use this website’s CHAT function
Tier 3 Restriction Support
Additional business support that has been introduced for Tier 3 restrictions will be listed in this section. Please check back on a regular basis as we will be adding new information as we get it.
Local Restrictions Support Grant
The Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) helps businesses that have been required to close due to the government’s local lockdown restrictions. Read more about the Local Restriction Support Grant scheme.
Practical Support and Guidance
NHS test and trace
Guidance for UK businesses trading internationally
Business redundancy support
Redundancy support for the employee
Barnsley Employment Skills & Training
Report a business for not complying to guidance
Download our social distance posters
Financial Support
At a glance eligibility checklist for government funded business support
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
This scheme will end on 31/10/2020 Its replacement is the Job Support Scheme
Job Support Scheme
Kickstart Scheme
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
VAT & Tax
Self Employed Income Support Scheme Grant Extention
Insurance
Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS)
Sheffield City Region Skills Bank
Further advice and resources
We’ve brought together a wide range of further resources to help you and your business during this period, including advice and available technology to enable working from home, advice on banks and finance and links to business support organisations. See what’s available below.
Government advice for employers.
Useful links to support and tools to help your business
Workplace Health and Wellbeing
Takeaway / Delivery service advice
HR Support - Acas, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service.
Businesses and premises to close
Guidance for food businesses on coronavirus
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus
What to do if you think you have symptoms
If you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), get a test as soon as possible. Stay at home until you get the result.
Information for Barnsley residents
Latest Coronavirus news
9th September 2020
Creative company finds a digital solution for virtual fitness class subscriptions
21st April 2020
Barnsley Council shuts down uncompliant business
17th April 2020
Digital community comes together for NHS
8th April 2020
Covid-19 Newsletter -Your guide to Government support for Barnsley businesses – Covid 19 8/4/2020
8th April 2020
Barnsley business produces Covid-19 videos to help frontline NHS staff stay safe and save lives
3rd April 2020
The Naylor Group on hand to support NHS.
27th March 2020
Covid-19 Newsletter -Your guide to Government support for Barnsley businesses – Covid 19 27/3/2020
13th March 2020
Coronavirus – Barnsley business update.
Do you have any questions or need any help?
Use the chat service provided or email investment@barnsley.gov.uk