Support from our Patrons & Partners
Our Chamber Patrons & Partners are offering a host of resources to businesses during this difficult time. From legal advice, to HR and foreign exchange - you can tap into a wealth of expertise and advice from our trusted Patrons and Partners.
Quest
Chamber Patron Quest has expertise in legal, HR, VAT and health & safety issues. Quest can provide a free helpline for businesses to call if they are facing issues with any of the above due to COVID-19. To access the help line please contact benefits@gmchamber.co.uk.
Quest have also made several useful documents available that are free to use:
-
NEW: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme FAQS 19/03/21
-
New: Coronavirus Job Support Scheme
-
Staying Covid Secure
-
Coronavirus job retention scheme FAQS
-
EXAMPLE: Risk COVID-19 Risk Assessment
-
EXAMPLE:Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Guide
-
EXAMPLE: furlough agreement letter
-
VAT deferral regarding COVID-19
-
Getting Your Business Covid Secure - Manufacturing and Engineering
-
Getting Your Business Covid Secure - Office based
-
Getting Your Business Covid Secure - Signage pack
Westfield Health
Westfield Health is a Patron of the Chamber who provide health insurance and guidance for employers. They've released several guides to help employers navigate the public health and business concerns surrounding COVID-19. Read the guides here.
The Co-operative Bank
The Co-operative Bank has launched a Business Exchange where business will be able to find advice on COVID-19 in addition to other topics that affects SMEs. Find out more here.
CRS
Chamber Partner CRS is a leader in helping businesses manage and mitigate credit risk through attractive insurance policies. CRS has recently created a helpful overview of how COVID-19 has impacted the credit market - see it here.
FREETHS
FREETHS is a legal Partner of the Chamber and has collated several useful resources, both legal and non-legal, for businesses to use during this time. Please see their dedicated COVID-19 web pages here.
Download their free COVID-19 business support package here.
Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs is an international law firm and Partner of the Chamber. Squire Patton Boggs have bank of resources including a Contingency Risk Tool that can be used by businesses. Categorised by global market, industry and practical support you can see their full list of resources here.