Sector Focus: Finance Financial support during Covid-19
The Sheffield City Region (SCR) is stepping up its efforts to help businesses across South Yorkshire, so they can access support during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Growth Hub, which provides
business support and advice to companies, has been receiving increasing numbers of enquiries as people look for guidance on the business support schemes the Government has announced. Now the Growth Hub is reaching
out to make sure more businesses are aware of the help on offer. It has set up a dedicated
webpage which outlines all of the schemes announced, who is eligible for each, what the scheme is worth, how to apply, and who the scheme is operated by. SCR has written directly to more
than 7,500 of the region’s businesses offering guidance during an unprecedented challenge for the economy. Dan Jarvis, Mayor of the Sheffield City Region, said: “We are in the midst of the greatest public health crisis any of us have faced. The coronavirus also presents a massive challenge to our regional economy and I’m working around the clock to protect jobs and
businesses across South Yorkshire. “We know one of the biggest challenges facing firms is knowing what help is on offer and being able to access this quickly. That’s why I have put additional resources into the Growth Hub, so businesses of all sizes and from across South Yorkshire can get the help and advice they need. “I am in regular contact with the
Government to ensure South Yorkshire has what it needs to deal with Coronavirus. This week I convened the South Yorkshire
BHP makes list for second year running
Yorkshire and North Derbyshire’s largest independent firm of Chartered Accountants, BHP, has been named in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the second year running. Increasing their position by 16
places, BHP was ranked number 84 on the 2020 list which marked the 20th year of the survey that recognises the very best in employee engagement across the UK.
Based on staff feedback, BHP
introduced a range of new initiatives that included staff wellness days, physio support, time to talk days, a wellbeing channel, water bottles to encourage reduction in single use plastics and a paid for volunteering day for all staff.
Lisa Leighton, Joint Managing
Partner at BHP, said: “Everyone at BHP is exceptionally proud to have climbed the rankings in one of the most respected employee engagement rankings in the UK. “By listening and supporting our
staff, we have been able to make continuous improvements throughout the year to ensure that
BHP with their award
the needs of our staff are exceeded. It has been great to see the implementation of the new initiatives and how everyone at BHP has benefitted from them. The staff wellness days have been well received and many of the team used their volunteer day to support environmental based charities. “We are continuously looking to
attract new talent, especially well- rounded individuals who have the potential to grow and flourish here at BHP. We would encourage anyone thinking of taking the next step in their career to get in touch.”
Spring 2020 CHAMBERconnect 65 ‘Our
Growth Hub is on hand for
Covid-19 Response Group, working with the region’s anchor institutions, to coordinate our economic response together, as well as working closely with the other Metro Mayors around the country. “There will be challenging days
ahead, but I am determined that we build a prosperous future for our workers and businesses when the worst is over.” James Muir, Chair of the Sheffield City Region Local
those who need guidance’
Enterprise Partnership and a member of Mayor Dan Jarvis’ Covid-19 Economic Response Group, said: “The Mayor, the LEP and the Growth Hub are doing everything we can to protect our economy from the Coronavirus during this difficult time. “The coronavirus has brought about extraordinary upheaval and challenges for all businesses; from international manufacturers, to small limited companies, and the self-employed. “Our Growth Hub
is on hand for those who need guidance,
advice and help working through the myriad of business
support schemes that have been announced. I would urge any business, no matter how big or how small, to visit our website, get in touch, and make sure they get the support they need.”
For more information and to find out more about the schemes and support available visit
www.scrgrowthhub.co.uk
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