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Câr-y-Môr is the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. With a diverse membership of over 300 individuals from various backgrounds, Câr-y-Môr has become a shining example of community-driven sustainability and innovation.
Training and corporate events company The Holt Limited saw its customer base disappear overnight when COVID-19 struck. Unable to apply for grants or take advantage of the furlough scheme, the business applied to the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) to help it weather the storm ahead.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Seeking funding to complete a new scheme of bungalows while COVID-19 restrictions remained in place became a real challenge for this property developer.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
As it has with many businesses across the UK, the ongoing coronavirus crisis caused this beauty products manufacturer to look closely at its operating model in order to remain in business long term.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Having bought this West Yorkshire fish and chip shop in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Ryan Butterworth faced the immediate challenge of staying afloat despite a significant reduction in trade.
Having taken on the business in 2018, the owners of this coaching inn, bar and restaurant were finally ready to see a profit for their endeavour. But when COVID-19 caused them to close, all their income disappeared and they were forced to make staff redundant.
Capital Cars is an established Edinburgh taxi private-hire company that provides a range of services from airport transfers to luxury chauffeur trips and exclusive tours of Scotland.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
As the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak began to grow, this market research company quickly realised its clients were beginning to become more cautious about going ahead with their projects. With these decisions affecting the company’s revenue significantly, it had to seek financial support.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
As they did with many businesses, the government shutdowns in 2020 left this electrical and mechanical contractor with no sites on which to work and nowhere to deploy its 40-plus staff.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
With the COVID-19 shutdown causing the customers of this family-run company to fall short with payments or have to cease trading temporarily, the business was forced into rethinking its financial strategy. Deciding to buy new stock that it could sell as essential items throughout the pandemic, the company boosted its working capital with help via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Coach company Ember was waiting to take delivery of its first fully electric vehicle when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Delays in the supply chain interrupted the business’ operations, while its financing fell through at the same time.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
The coronavirus pandemic caused this Essex construction company to postpone plans to buy a rural site on which it planned to build a number of new homes. Unable to complete its other construction projects, and facing a significant lack of funds, the business needed investment from elsewhere.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Concerned that the COVID-19 shutdown would severely harm its business, Coventry’s Mercia Hardware turned to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) for financial support. Granted a loan, the company was able to continue to supply its products and even diversify its range.
Maintaining funding and consolidating its position in a key UK industry of alloys development was going to be difficult for OxMet, particularly once the aerospace sector began to feel the impact of COVID-19.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Businesses that rely on face-to-face interaction with customers have truly felt the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. With its revenue falling to zero overnight, weight loss therapy provider Silverlink Clinics had to stop all of its treatment and furlough its employees to stay afloat.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Closing all of its department stores as part of the COVID-19 lockdown and facing a long period of no revenue meant things were looking bleak for Northern Ireland retailer SD Kells.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
As many of its customers – trade showrooms and builders’ merchants – closed their doors in response to the spread of the coronavirus, bathroom distributors CM Marketing took quick action, changing its working methods and assessing its cashflow.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Having dedicated funds to buying in stock for Royal Ascot 2020, London tailors Oliver Brown were left significantly short when the lockdown was enforced and the racing event took place without spectators.
