Business support grants

Eligibility and evidence needed

Restart Grants 1 - non essential retail

Eligible businesses are those who:

• Are based in Crawley
• Pay business rates (and you are the ratepayer)
• Are in the non-essential retail sector - see below
• Trading on 1 April 2021

In addition to your business rates number you will need to upload the following information when you apply:

• Proof of ID (e.g. for Ltd company: financial accounts or for sole trader: passport, driving licence)
• Evidence of trading prior to restrictions or plans to trade following restrictions (e.g. delivery note, expenses receipt, purchase order, sales receipt) please note the business rate bill is not acceptable
• Evidence of named holder of bank account (e.g. copy of bank statement)
• Evidence that the business remains in occupation or plans to take occupation of new premises (e.g. utility bill such as gas, electric, water or landline) please note the business rate bill is not acceptable

Definition of non-essential retail

• A business that is open to the public and is used mainly or wholly for the purposes of retail sale or hire of goods or services, where the primary purpose of products or services provided are not necessary to the health and well-being of the public. 

Restart Grants 2 - hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym

Eligible businesses are those who:

• Are based in Crawley
• Pay business rates (and you are the ratepayer)
• Are in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care (e.g. hairdressers and beauty salons) and gym sector - see below
• Trading on 1 April 2021

In addition to your business rates number you will need to upload the following information when you apply:

• Proof of ID (e.g. for Ltd company: financial accounts or for sole trader: passport, driving licence)
• Evidence of trading prior to restrictions or plans to trade following restrictions (e.g. delivery note, expenses receipt, purchase order, sales receipt) please note the business rate bill is not acceptable
• Evidence of named holder of bank account (e.g. copy of bank statement)
• Evidence that the business remains in occupation or plans to take occupation of new premises (e.g. utility bill such as gas, electric, water or landline) please note the business rate bill is not acceptable

Definitions of hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sector

• Hospitality: a business whose main function is to provide a venue for the consumption and sale of food and drink
• Leisure: a business that provides opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events, days and nights out, betting and gaming
• Accommodation: a business whose main lodging provision is used for holiday, travel and other purposes
• Gym & Sport: a commercial establishment where physical exercise or training is conducted on an individual basis or group basis, using exercise equipment or open floor space with or without instruction, or where individual and group sporting, athletic and physical activities are participated in competitively or recreationally
• Personal care: a business which provides a service, treatment or activity for the purposes of personal beauty, hair, grooming, body care and aesthetics, and wellbeing
   

Additional Restrictions Discretionary Grant

Eligible businesses are those who:

• Are based in Crawley
• Are not entitled to Local Restriction Support Grants, and
• Were open and trading the day before national restrictions were imposed (Wednesday 4 November), and
• Are now required to close under national restrictions or, while not legally forced to close, are severely impacted by the restrictions

In order for an application to be considered, we require businesses to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility criteria. The more meaningful the evidence, the more compelling the grant application will be.  We anticipate that to do this, applicants will need to provide as a minimum:

• Evidence that the property is closed, or partially closed (e.g. a retail premise trading as click and collect only).
• Proof of identity of sole trader (passport or driving licence) or limited company (corporate insurance certificate or company certificate) 
• Evidence of trading on 4 November 2020, e.g. till receipts, documented payments, evidence of bookings.
• Evidence of occupation on 4 November 2020 - two utility bills for the business premises, including gas, electricity, water or landline/broadband
• Evidence of bank account - statements including the grant applicant's name
• Evidence of unavoidable fixed property costs incurred by the business such as rent, rates or mortgage payments, this does not include personal or household costs. This should take the form of leases/agreements showing an obligation to pay and bank statements showing that payments have actually been made 
• Evidence that the business falls within the criteria of those businesses required to close (or partially close) or evidence to demonstrate a substantial loss in income as a result of the national restrictions.  This is likely to be in the form of filed accounts for previous years and management accounts/bank statements for the current period. For example, a minimum of three months bank statements may be required
• Details of any registration number e.g. Taxi Drivers
• Confirmation of State Aid compliance. There is a requirement for all grants made under this scheme to be state aid compliant 

Find out if your business will be eligible with this guide from GOV.UK:

• Check if you're eligible for the coronavirus Additional Restrictions Grant

Business Support Package

Eligible businesses are those who:

• Are based in Crawley
• Pay business rates (and you are the ratepayer)
• Have been required to close because of the national lockdown from 5 January 2021
• Have been unable to provide in-person customer service from your premises

In addition to your business rates number you will need to upload the following information when you apply:

• Proof of ID (e.g. for Ltd company: financial accounts or for sole trader: passport, driving licence)
• Evidence of trading before 05/01/20 (e.g. delivery note, expenses receipt, purchase order, sales receipt)
• Evidence of named holder of bank account (e.g. copy of bank statement)
• Evidence of occupation before 05/01/20 x 2 (e.g. utility bill such as gas, electric, water or landline)

Find out if your business will be eligible with these guides from GOV.UK:

• Check if your business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions (for closed businesses)
• Check if your nightclub, dance hall or adult entertainment business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions

How to apply