What Non-Government Coronavirus Support is Available for Businesses?
While the government has provided an unprecedented level of support for businesses through its loan schemes and other services, public bodies, organisations and charities have produced additional resources that may be useful to employers and employees.
In this guide, we list the current support available for business from outside the government’s scope.
Organisation/charity |
Service |
How to access |
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) |
ACAS are running webinars to outline practical measures and details of government support and available resources for employers, as well as providing other useful materials for employers and employees. |
To book your place on webinars, or for further information, visit the website. |
Be the Business |
Provides explanations of government and private support available as well as practical guidance to help your business adapt to different ways of working |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
Business in the Community (BITC) |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
|
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIPR) |
Provides guidance and advice on marketing on the Exchange content hub. |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) |
Offers information and tips for communicating with employees at times of crisis. |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) |
Provides information on how employers should respond to coronavirus, as well as free webinars. |
To book your place on webinars, or for further information, visit the website. |
Companies House |
Offers guidance for Companies House customers, employees and suppliers |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
Financial Reporting Council |
Provides advice to companies and auditors on coronavirus risk disclosures |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
FutureLearn |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
|
Made Smarter |
Guidance on how technology can help manufacturing continuity. |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
Mental Health at Work |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
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Mind |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
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National Federation of Self Employed & Small Businesses (FSB) |
Advice and guidance for small businesses and the self-employed |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
Pay it Forward campaign |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
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UNICEPTA |
Further information and advice can be found by visiting their website. |
Authors: Sacha Bright & Oliver Murphy
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To the best of our knowledge, the information we have provided is correct at the time of publishing. Sacha Bright is not a solicitor or accountant and we recommend that you seek professional advice on any topic discussed. Nextfin is not liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use this site or any material contained in it, or from any action taken as a result of using the site.
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