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<p>The Government has made available an unprecedented £750 million package of support,
specifically for charities, social enterprises and the voluntary sector. This will
ensure charities at risk of financial hardship can continue their vital work supporting
the country during the coronavirus outbreak.</p><p>The Government has also made available
a package of support across the economy, designed to enable organisations to get through
the months ahead. Businesses that are mandated to close by law due to the current
national restrictions can access grants of up to £4,500 per 6 weeks of closure through
the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum.</p><p>In addition, closed
businesses may be eligible for a one-off payment of up to £9,000 to help them through
spring, through the Closed Business Lockdown Payment. Where the business in question,
e.g. a charity shop, is mandated to close in the regulations and they meet the other
eligibility criteria laid out in scheme guidance, then they would be eligible for
the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) and variations of that scheme. Local
authorities are responsible for determining eligibility for this grant funding on
the basis of legislation, guidance and other information submitted by applicants.</p><p>We
will continue to work with the sector to assess their emerging needs and understand
how we can best support them during the current period.</p><p> </p>
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