Employability Bridgend work with both employed and unemployed people across Bridgend County Borough. If you are currently employed but want to improve your employment situation, Employability Bridgend can provide support to: increase your hours, move into a different job, progress into a better job, and achieve a higher income. A variety of support is available, […]
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Business Wales have updated their website which now features three separate routes for offers of support to be captured across Wales. Every offer of support is passed to an appropriate official, however, choosing an appropriate route and completing the requirements below will speed up the process singificantly. Route 1: PPE and Critical equipment The Welsh […]
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Bridgend County Borough Council in collaboration with Welsh Government, has secured funding to support a property enhancement project within Bridgend Town Centre; whereby financial assistance may be granted towards improvements to property and businesses within Bridgend Town Centre. This funding is available until March 2021 with a possibility of extension into 21/22. This investment opportunity […]
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What grants are available to businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis? The Welsh Government have a support package for eligible businesses listed on the business rates register. The new package includes a year-long business rates holiday for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in Wales with a rateable value under £50,000. Eligible businesses will be […]
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Staff at Employability Bridgend are currently supporting existing and new clients to find new opportunities and can offer free 1:1 support by phone or text. Whilst face-to-face training has come to a stop to comply with Covid-19 guidance, Employability Bridgend participants are still increasing their knowledge and upskilling through both online courses and courses that […]
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The new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, designed by The UK Government will enable those eligible to receive a cash grant worth 80 per cent of their average monthly trading profit over the last three years. It’s estimated that this covers 95 per cent of people who receive the majority of their income from self-employment. Individuals […]
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The Welsh Government has announced a new £500m fund to provide extra support to the Welsh economy, businesses and charities experiencing a sharp drop in trading as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Economic Resilience Fund aims to plug the gaps in the support schemes already announced by the UK Government, including the […]
Read '£500m Economic Resilience Fund launched for Wales' >Local businesses have benefitted from more than £18m of business grant funding issued by Bridgend County Borough Council as part of Welsh Government’s Covid-19 business support package. Since the £1.4bn financial rescue package was announced, the council has processed 1,440 applications on behalf of the Welsh Government. Applications are still being received and are currently being […]
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Businesses across Bridgend County Borough have donated thousands of masks, gloves and overalls after an appeal for unwanted personal protective equipment (PPE) was made by the local authority. Over the last few days the Ford plant in Bridgend, Nolan Recycling, Dragon Laser, Prodem Fire and Safety and Shelly’s Foods have come forward to donate supplies. […]
Read 'Excellent response from local businesses to council’s PPE appeal' >Bridgend County Borough Council is assuring local businesses that Welsh Government Covid-19 business grants are on the way to eligible applicants. The non-repayable business grants of £10,000 and £25,000 are being administered by the council and registrations are currently being processed, subject to eligibility checks. Council leader, Councillor Huw David said: “We have received 775 […]
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