Crucial funding helped kick-start a chain of positive business activity and has supported over 200 businesses.
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic disruption placed significant pressure on local businesses. As a result, an Economic Recovery Grant (ERG) was made available by Business Doncaster, on behalf of Doncaster Council to support local businesses and assist in their recovery.
This grant was specifically aimed at encouraging business survival, recovery and job safeguarding/creation through a package of incentives with eligible businesses being able to access grants up to £5,000.
Over 200 businesses have been supported from a funding pot of over £900,000.
This crucial funding helped to boost the local economy and kick-start a chain of positive business activity across the City of Doncaster and has supported over 200 businesses with a total funding pot over £900,000.
One of the businesses to benefit from the Economic Recovery Grant was CLS Nail & Beauty, who used the grant to purchase an iPad and computer to create a staff booking system. Business owner Charlotte Sharpe said: “I feel so much more organised and professional now thanks to the support from Business Doncaster and the Economic Recovery Grant”.
Jess Baker has been a beauty & holistic therapist for 12 years. Jessica introduced her lovely, loyal clients to her new home salon Luna Therapies and also introduced her skincare products under the brand JB Naturals. Together with the help from Business Doncaster, the Economic Recovery Grant and sheer determination, Jessica has been able to continue to do what she loves and her business is thriving.
After moving to Doncaster in 2019 primarily due to affordable accommodation and great transport links, Oraphim registered as a limited company during lockdown in May 2020. Their products have already proved very popular in local shops as well as online markets such as Etsy & Ebay. Business owners Rich and Cassie Limb have also received business support in assisting with the growth and employability of the company as well as receiving the Economic Recovery Grant to support with digitalisation.
“We came to launch our business in Doncaster and we are staying to grow it here too, because the folk of Doncaster are really great, grounded, welcoming and lovely” said Cassie.
Chris Dungworth, Head of Service for Business Doncaster said: "It is really satisfying to see so many small businesses receiving the grant and really making a difference with it. The Business Doncaster team are on hand to support any business in Doncaster regardless of size or sector. The Economic Recovery Grant has meant a lot of additional work but the results have been worth it. Many businesses would not have survived through the pandemic without it”.
Business Doncaster provide a wide range of targeted support and guidance to help businesses of any size or sector to locate, grow and flourish.
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