Cairngorms Business Partnership Update

This document contains an update from the Cairngorms Business Partnership (CBP) regarding business support and guidance as of 9 December 2020. It details additional financial support from the Finance Secretary, including £185 million for businesses in the new year allocated by sector, with specific amounts for tourism, wedding sector, travel agents, taxi drivers and visitor attractions. There is also information on a £30 million Business Hardship Fund, a £15 million Newly Self Employed Scheme and a Residential Outdoor Education Centre Support Fund. The document also covers Coronavirus Job Retention (Furlough) Scheme, Self Employment Income Support Scheme, Kickstart Scheme, Business Interruption Loan Scheme, Bounce Back Loan Scheme and HMRC support, plus links to Scottish and UK government guidance and resources, including information related to COVID-19. Finally, the CBP is working on a significant bid to the National Lottery Heritage Fund to help deliver a net-zero vision for the Cairngorms National Park.