What support is the Welsh Government offering to the pet boarding industry in Wales?
I am conscious that the pet boarding industry, has faced a significant drop in demand, although it has been able to operate during some of the periods when coronavirus restrictions have been in place.
Discretionary support will continue to be available through local authorities for businesses not on the non-domestic rates (NDR) system, which are materially impacted by the restrictions.
Discretionary grants of up to £2,000 are available and details can be found at: https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/erf-restrictions-business-fund
Most businesses should also be able to access some forms of support available from the UK Government, including the Job Retention Scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus/business-support
Alternative sources of funding are available, from the UK Government’s Bounce Back Loans https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-coronavirus-bounce-back-loan and the Development Bank of Wales has loan and equity funding available to Welsh businesses https://developmentbank.wales/
We continue to do all we can to support Welsh businesses through these incredibly difficult times.