On the 30th April 2020 the Scottish Government announced that a fund had been set up to provide a one off grant of £2,000 for the newly self-employed who are not able to access other COVID-19 support and are now facing hardship as a result of COVID-19
The fund is administered by Argyll and Bute Council in line with eligibility criteria set by the Scottish Government. Providing applicants can meet the eligibility criteria, authorities will begin to pay out grants in early May.
Please click on the link to see if you are eligible:
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/coronavirus-newly-self-employed-hardship-fund
If you require any further information regarding funding, please contact
Alison Clark
Covid-19 Response Coordinator
Tiree Community Development Trust
T: 07741 489 959