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Here we’ve put together some useful information and resources and we’ll continue to populate this page as time goes on.
This information is aimed at, but not specifically for, freelancers, sole traders, people working for their own limited company and small creative businesses in Margate and South East England.
Please do share with us any good examples of alternative business methods, or initiatives you have seen where people have come together to support each other economically: projects@resortstudios.co.uk
South East, Kent and Thanet
South East Creatives – advice and support for businesses in the sector
Kent & Medway Growth Hub, COVID-19 business support hotline 0333 360 2300
Cash grants for Thanet based businesses
Thanet District Council
Growth Hub – Government loans and Grants
SELEP (The South East Local Enterprise Partnership) has been working closely with its Growth Hub partners to share the messages from Government regarding business loans and the support package announced recently
Kent County Council Information
South East Business Hub
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Resource Hub
The Help Hub – compiled and maintained by Folkestone artist Rebecca Mason
Ray Dodd – Kent-based money and business coach
Covid19 Resources and Lists
UK Government support for those affected by Coronavirus
Arts Council England’s support during Covid19 including guidance, advice and emergency funding measures
Information and guidance for artists and arts organisers from a-n
Charity Excellence’s list of useful resources for organisations and individuals with less experience of fundraising
Grants Online – Guide to Coronavirus Fundraising
Funding Directory for Visual Artists and Composers
A Broad Ranging List of Funders from across the UK, plus a series of toolkits
A Broad Ranging List of Funders from across the UK
Tips and advice on how to fundraise
#artistsupportpledge, a movement to support artists
Dedicated Covid-19 Funding for the Arts and Culture Sector
Support for organisations and individuals from Arts Council England
National Lottery has announced that all funding decisions in next 6 months will focus on responding to COVID-19
Coronavirus Emergency Fund for charities/CICs with turnover below £200,000
Support for authors/writers shared by the Society of Authors
Support for film and TV industry shared by the BFI
Support for musicians shared by Help Musicians
Support for members of the theatrical profession affected by COVID-19
Support for theatres and theatre workers affected by COVID-19
Support for PRS members
Support for theatres and theatre workers affected by COVID-19
Hardship fund for Axis Web members
Covid19 Funding for Charitable Organisations
CAF Coronavirus Emergency Fund – grants of up to £10k available for charities with income of £1m or less in the last Financial Year
City Bridge Trust London Covid-19 Emergency Fund – details to be announced shortly
National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Fund – details to be announced shortly
Covid19 Funding for Individuals
Financial support for freelance artists and arts organisers who make exhibitions happen
Bursaries of £500 – £1,500 to help support those whose livelihoods have been impacted by Covid-19
The WFH Residency is a £1000 award to support artists during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Eaton Fund – Support for artists from a small charity currently taking stock in light of Covid-19
Support for fine artists to create new works from Elephant Trust
UK Artist Grant Writing Support from Gasworks
Jerwood New Works fund currently on hold – keep an eye on their website for updates
The new national creative arts competition for over 70’s stuck at home because of Coronavirus
Support for young people aged 14-30 from the Princes Trust
Emergency fund for young women in crisis
Creative Industries Federation – free six month membership
Opportunities for Artists
The Freelands Foundation Emergency Fund is part of a total of £3m of funding committed by the Freelands Foundation to support artists and creative practitioners across the UK during the pandemic.
Artquest – high-quality, artist-selected opportunities, updated weekly
Artshub – calls for artists
Artrabbit Artist Opportunities
Artlicks Opportunities
Heritage Lab – Open Call for a Single Commission Responding to the Former Granville Hotel
How to make research driven art
On the importance of doing your research
8 tips for effective arts and culture R&D
Arts research and development tips.
Covid 19 Funding for Businesses
New ‘bounce back loans’ – help for small businesses and income support for those missing out elsewhere, eg, limited company directors and self-employed
Coronavirus Self-Employed & Small Limited Company Help
List of Top Grantmaking Charities and Bodies in the UK who support Arts and Culture
Arts Council England
Garfield Weston Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
The National Lottery Community Fund
Online communities:
The social distancing festival is an online artist’s community made to celebrate the work of artists who have been affected by COVID-19
Creative Distance Festival
Money Saving Expert
Practical advice for creatives affected by the Covid-19 emergency
Useful resources for charities, voluntary and community groups during Coronavirus pandemic
Useful resources for charities, voluntary and community groups during Coronavirus pandemic
Leapers – supporting mental health of freelancers and the self-employed
Mind – Tips and advice for coping with stress and anxiety caused by Covid-19/Coronavirus
Free OpenLearn Courses (from the Open University)
Future Learn – Digital Skills for the Workplace (free courses)
IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed – claiming Universal Credit and other relief measures implemented by the government
Money Advice Service Free and impartial money advice, site funded by the government
You can download and print a form to offer help to your neighbours, or pick up one from Cliffs.
Margate Pride is sharing positive mental health messages.
And Jo Miller of Solasta Sounds has shared online meditation resources