The team @sportingc_ne are currently delivering to food parcels to the elderly and vulnerable near their base in #Newcastle. To help more people in need, they could really do with some vans to help their distribution service. Please RT! Gateshead Council Newcastle City Council

It's a challenging time for small businesses and charities, and our colleagues Pride Radio have come up with a great offer to help - FREE radio advertising. Take a listen and get in touch. #supportingbusiness #supportingthecommunity @NEEChamber Business Gateshead Newcastle NE1 Ltd

If you're a freelancer or micro business owner in the NE of England that doesn't feel supported by the UK Govt's response to Coronavirus, please fill out this short survey which we'll be using to try & create a new grant fund to help keep you going plandigital.typeform.com/to/Pq1xLg

.Gateshead Council has launched an online business directory. If you are offering a home delivery service, are based in Gateshead and would like to be added to the directory email [email protected] gateshead.gov.uk/article/15353/…

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Fantastic initiative by Newcastle City Council and Newcastle CC Markets to keep delivering to residents and keep businesses in work. Gateshead Council also has a regularly updated #delivery and #community directory on it's website too. Check it out! gateshead.gov.uk/article/15479/…

Our distribution centres may be closed but we continue to provide emergency food parcels to our frontline referral partners. If you're in need or financial crisis you can still be assessed for food. Contact Gateshead Council ☎️ 01914337112 or CitizensAdvice ☎️ 03003309035. 💚💙💚

Over the last four weeks, we've supported almost 800 businesses in Gateshead during this difficult time. If you believe you would benefit from one-to-one advice, have a question, suggestion or offer, we are on hand to help. Email us: [email protected]

If your business intends to pay furloughed employees' April salaries using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme you must apply no later than today (22 April) northeastgrowthhub.co.uk/finance-and-fu…

TeamValley based curtain manufacturer Jeffrey Carr Ltd has joined forces with Northumbria Uni & NorthumbriaNHS to produce much needed gowns & scrubs for the NHS. If you're a Gateshead business supporting the fight against #covid19 let us know. #TeamWork #InThisTogether

Had to #furlough staff? The Government Gateway is now open for business owners to #reclaim furloughed staff wages. Here's what you need to know. #smallbusiness #coronavirus #jobretention transmitstartups.co.uk/coronavirus-re…

Although most children are at home many are still eligible for free school meals (or voucher equivalent). Cllr Haley said “It’s really important people check if their child is able to get a free school meal as they may not realise they’re eligible. bit.ly/35cr3zs

Happy Friday everyone! It's the 1st May which means a new Action for Happiness calendar and it is #MeaningfulMay 🌻 Lets use this months actions to look after ourselves and others during this unusual time!

Bounce Back Loans are now open. Apply for up to £50,000 with an accredited lender and the money will arrive within days. 100% government guaranteed. No interest, fees or repayments for the first 12 months. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Join the #SupplyChainNE team tomorrow at 2pm with @aqct_ltd where you can find out more about a 4-phase Covid Exit Strategy which will enable you to implement a safe return to work in the quickest possible timeframe. Register Here 👉ow.ly/C1Vd50zCHgh Growth Hub NE

ONLINE TUTORING NOW AVAILABLE! Our online tutoring services are now available in a wide range of subjects to provide you with the education support you may need during Covid-19. Find out more here and sign up for FREE support: lnkd.in/gqYVR47

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day 🎉 Together with reciteme we are making sure that everyone is able to customise their experience on our inclusive website to read & understand content barrier-free. #GAAD2020

North East LEP makes up to £5,000 match funding available to any small businesses continuing to trade through Crowdfunder’s Pay it Forward bdaily.co.uk/articles/2020/… via @bdaily

1.9 million households in the UK don’t have access to the internet. In just 8 weeks FutureDotNow have provided 1600+ digital devices to help connect & protect vulnerable people. Read their first #DevicesDotNow impact report here: ow.ly/fTIF50zXq1N #connectandprotect

Check out "Returning to the workplace: a multidisciplinary overview" eventbrite.co.uk/e/returning-to… Eventbrite UK