Finances

These pages are our response to this difficult time, and are full of tips that many other amazing artists have shared with us here: Thank you to you all, and we hope we can spread more love and community at this difficult time!

HMRC and other links to support you financially

HMRC have just set up a help line specifically for the self employed and businesses who might be struggling

The Coronavirus helpline : 0300 456 3565

They will give you advice on your tax and any benefits you can claim for.
Self Employment & Universal Credit

https://www.gov.uk/self-employment-and-universal-credit

https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19/support-for-those-affected-by-covid-19

Employment & Support Allowance

https://www.gov.uk/employment-support-allowance

Citizen’s Advice

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/help-if-on-a-low-income/if-youre-struggling-with-living-costs/

Arts Council

https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/news-and-announcements/coronavirus-information

HSBC

https://www.hsbc.co.uk/help/coronavirus/faqs/

Hardship Funds

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aDxpqxRHrkUAWdtY7lJICSqdOy4vWltX/view?fbclid=IwAR37mYWwRV1JnJBx-GOLyw-FmdGe_F_p0GErFB8wUb9M7eOd2ZLr1I5izEw

Dance Fund

https://www.dancefund.org.uk/

FEU Cash Flow

https://www.feutraining.org/2020/cash-flow-for-freelances-1st-apr-london/

Girls Gone Strong

https://www.girlsgonestrong.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/GGS_5TipsMitigatingIncomeLoss.pdf

Theatre Helpline

https://theatrehelpline.org/

Theatre Support

https://theatresupport.info/