December and January Business Support Top Up - Hospitality Sector

January Business Support Top Up - Hospitality and Leisure

Hospitality and Leisure will provide a one-off payment to support businesses in Scotland that were affected by the requirements for physical distancing and capacity limits that came into force from 27th December 2021 due to COVID-19.

Eligible businesses that previously received support through the Strategic Framework Business Fund will be contacted directly by their local authority.

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£9 Million Fund to Support the Tourism Sector

Details of a financial package worth up to £9 million for Scotland’s vital tourism sector have been confirmed by the Scottish Government. 

The funding package is to mitigate the impacts of Omicron and will be administered by VisitScotland which will allocate the funding between affected businesses in key areas.

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Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant Closes Next Week

Round 2 of the Fife Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Grant is set to close on 19th January 2022.

Organisations operating in Fife will be able to apply for grants of around £10,000, and exceptional projects will be considered for funding of up to £50,000.

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Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration Project appoints mentors

The Inverkeithing Heritage Regeneration project has appointed two new mentors to work on a one-to-one basis with individuals, small or medium-sized enterprises, working in Fife, wishing to develop traditional skills in their workforce.

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Large Outdoor Events To Resume From 17th January

Large outdoor events can resume without physical distancing or capacity limits from Monday 17th January, following a review of all measures in place to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

To support the lifting of capacity limits on outdoor events, COVID certification will remain for these where more than 4,000 standing or 10,000 seated are in attendance, and all other events and venues previously covered. 

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Payroll Bureau Secures National Accreditation

Thomson Cooper Accountants are pleased to announce their recent accreditation to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) Payroll Assurance Scheme (PAS).

They are amongst only a handful of independent accountancy practices to have completed the rigorous assessment that aims to ‘raise compliance standards through payroll procedures in the profession’.

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Fife Fabrications Celebrates 50 Years In Business

Leading UK precision sheet metalwork manufacturer, Fife Fabrications is celebrating as it achieves 50 years in business in 2022, having been in operation since 1972.

Based in Glenrothes, with strong links to Developing the Young Workforce in Fife and a commitment to improving Fife’s offering to young people through its business community, FiFab has a long history of supporting the development of local talent in the region.

Read the full story now at https://www.fifebusinessmatters.co.uk/

Business Expenses and Capital Allowances- Webinar

This online webinar will enable you to find out what allowable business expenses are and how to work out your tax allowances.

You will also understand how to recognise the most common types of allowable business expenses, the different ways to work out your motoring expenses and the capital allowances for cars, other vehicles and equipment.

Life Beyond COP 26: How to Get Your Business Net Zero

What's next after COP 26 in Glasgow?  What does COP26 and Net Zero mean for your business?  What could, and should, you be doing right now and in the future to ensure you play your critical part in reducing carbon emissions?

Fife Chamber is joining forces with Mid & East Lothian Chamber, West Lothian Chamber, Edinburgh Chamber and Scottish Borders Chamber to host an online event to answer these and other questions about your journey to Net Zero.

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We understand things may be extremely challenging at the moment whether it's dealing with financial issues, supporting your employees, or understanding what needs to be in place to enable you to safely reopen.

If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.

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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE 
 

Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport 

The Creative Sector