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Support for Independent Artists: COVID-19

Posted on 31/03/2020 | by Uncover

Below is a list of links and resources for artists and organisations, designed to provide support during this time. Let us know if you come across more!

Support for Artists and Organisations

Funding

Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Use this scheme if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have lost income due to coronavirus.

HMRC Helpline for businesses / freelancers affected by COVID-19
Advice for those concerned about paying their tax

Artists’ General Benevolent Institution
General benevolent funding for artists who can’t work due to age or serious illness

Steve Morgan Foundation launches emergency fund
Apply for emergency hardship funding (charities and not-for-profits in Merseyside, North Wales and Cheshire west of M6)

Axisweb Hardship Fund
Small grants of up to £5,000 for Axisweb members

 

Mentoring/ Advice

Creative Industries Foundation: Responses from the Sector
Consistently updated resource page for creative businesses and freelancers

Leapers Guide to Working From Home While Quarantined
Great advice from Leapers, an organisation supporting the workplace wellbeing of the self-employed

Stay Well, Supported and Creative
Arts Professional’s new microsite for COVID-19 updates

Creative Industries Federation
Six months’ free membership for freelancers and microbusinesses

 

General Resources

Culturepool – Add an Offer
Add content to the Culturepool portal for sharing arts and cultural activity with teachers and education professionals

Key Info and Contact Numbers from Liverpool City Council

Adobe – 2 months free Creative Cloud
Get a payment holiday from Adobe (existing subscribers only)

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