artist or creative
This is a super tough time for anyone dependent on gigs / exhibitions / people going out in general.
If you are an artist or creative who needs support, please see and / or share below.
And send / share ideas to covidresourcebank@gmail.com
Check out this glorious Covid Creatives Toolkit
Full of fantastically useful links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iNPPgHO1bQFTey3U4G6LZ4pjb05iM0AyLGYA1We6W5c/edit
How do I get the government £3,000 coronavirus grant?
The Treasury has announced a £3,000 grant for businesses that do not pay business rates to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic – how do you apply for it?
https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-get-the-government-3000-coronavirus-grant-2549866/
How do I apply for a Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan?
How to apply for the new Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme to help small business survive during the COVID-19 outbreak
https://smallbusiness.co.uk/how-do-i-apply-for-a-coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-2549863/
The Film & TV Charity are Helping Filmmakers
Help to shape the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund by taking part in our industry survey: https://filmtvcharity.org.uk/we-can-help/covid-19-help-and-advice/coronavirus-industry-survey/
You can find further information about how the charity is helping film and television professionals through this crisis at the same link.
Patreon
Patreon have launched a grant to people affected by Covid-19. Join their weird stream-athon for how to access it here: https://www.patreon.com/
Help Musicians
Help Musicians are there for musicians in any time of crisis. So that particularly applies at the moment! The world needs music!!! http://bit.ly/HelpMusiciansCovid
PRS Advice
The PRS has also launched a page to direct musicians to resources that may be able to help them through these difficult times: https://bit.ly/PRSCovid
Crowdfunder and Enterprise Nation
Crowdfunder and Enterprise Nation are offering 100% free fundraising for businesses along with support from Enterprise Nation: http://bit.ly/CrowdfunderCovid
GoFundMe
GoFundMe have also made a Covid-specific page to support campaigns during the crisis: http://bit.ly/GoFundMeCovid
Netflix's $100 million Coronavirus Relief Fund
Netflix has created a $100 million relief fund to help members of the creative community who have been left unemployed and without a way to earn an income during the coronavirus crisis. The streaming giant said the bulk of the funds will go toward supporting laid-off crew members.
Whilst focused in the USA, the company is also working with industry organizations to bolster relief efforts in Europe, Latin America and Asia, where many of its movies and shows are shot.
https://variety.com/2020/film/news/netflix-coronavirus-relief-fund-100-million-dollars-1203540530/
Help Available for the Self-employed
Here is a handy round-up from the Metro of newly announced support packages for zero hours workers and the self-employed who are affected by coronavirus: