The guild has put together the following information and resources to help members during the coronavirus epidemic:
Support for the self employed
The following accountants have shown extreme kindness in offering a free consultation with any Guild member who needs to understand and apply for the Government’s self-employed income support scheme.
- Rob Selley, AC Mole & Sons – 07803 507858 or RSelley@acmole.co.uk
- Richard Haines, Old Mill – 07825 620032 or richard.haines@om.uk
- Neil Cox, Old Mill – 07825 620022 or neil.cox@om.uk
- Phil Kirkpatrick, Old Mill – 01392 351306 or philip.kirkpatrick@om.uk
- Andrew Vickery, Old Mil – 07815 561733 or andrew.vickery@om.uk
Subscription deferrals
Business & employment advice (Government websites)
- Check if you can get statutory sick pay (SSP)
- Check if you’re eligible for Universal Credit
- Check if you’re eligible for Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Employers can apply for staff to get up to 80% pay if they can’t work
- Financial help if you’re self-employed
- Get an isolation note to give to your employer
- Your rights if your hours are cut or you’re laid off
- What to do if you cannot pay your tax bill on time
BGAJ Charitable Trust
BGAJ chaplain
Working from home
Networking and interaction
- Join the BGAJ WhatsApp group – email us for an invitation
- Take part in Jane Craigie’s Zoom meetings bringing people together
Guild Awards
2020 Harvest Lunch
Finally, do keep in touch and share your situation – and use our social media Facebook and Twitter channels to share pictures during this challenging time.
We are all part of the same agri-comms community and here to support one another.
Stay safe.
