Support and advice for businesses

Play your part

We all need to do our bit to protect ourselves, our families and our communities from coronavirus. Find out what your business can do to help.
Economic recovery

Find out what we're doing to support economic renewal in Kent and check the dashboard to see how we're doing.
Support from central government

Find out how to access business support from the government, who is eligible and how to apply.
Free advice from trading standards

We are providing free advice and support for businesses who are trying to adapt and keep things running through the coronavirus pandemic.
Free COVID-19 Safe training and advice service

If you are a sole trader, small or microbusiness or charitable organisations you can book onto a free COVID-19 course.
Kent and Medway Growth Hub

Visit the Kent and Medway Growth Hub to find the most suitable business support available in your area.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus, find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.
Help Kent Buy Local

Register your business to be part of the campaign. Promoting independent businesses who grow, produce, prepare, sell and deliver products across Kent.
Additional Restrictions Grant

Your local district or borough council may be able to support your business if it is not covered by other grant schemes or additional funding is needed.
Restart Grant

A government business grant scheme for eligible businesses looking to reopen safely.
Running your event safely

Get support and advice on how to run your event safely including a helpful checklist and districts contacts.
Revi-VE Grants

The Revi-VE grant fund offers small grants of between £1k and £3k to visitor economy businesses. Visit the South East Business Hub website for details.

Moving forward for Kent

Moving forward for Kent is an exciting new campaign launched to help get the Kent economy back on its feet again, and support businesses and residents in Kent.

Use our campaign images and be part of the Moving Forward for Kent campaign. One voice to unite businesses through economic recovery.

Download our campaign images