THE deadline for applications for a new fund for bar and restaurant staff who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis has been extended until 7pm on Tuesday April 14.
The Drinks Trust COVID-19 Relief Fund, which is being administered in Scotland by The Ben, is open to full and part-time workers who have worked in the industry for a minimum of two years and who have either been made redundant and not furloughed; or been on a zero-hours contract working limited hours. The fund has also been extended to those who work seasonally, including those who, as a result, were not employed on February 28, meaning that they are not included in the government furlough scheme.
Qualifying applicants will receive a one-off grant of £250 paid directly into their bank account.
The Drinks Trust said the application form will remain open until 7pm on Tuesday April 14 or until 10,000 applications have been received.
Apply at: https://www.drinkstrust.org.uk/cv19-fund
