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HMRC helpline for freelancers and the self-employed 0800 0159 559. Opening hours are 8am-8pm (Monday to Friday) and 8am-4pm (Saturday).
Hardship funds for freelancers and the self-employed
Advice from a psychologist on speaking to young people about COVID-19
A-N Artists Network:
https://www.a-n.co.uk/news/coronavirus-covid-19-information-and-guidance-for-artists-and-arts-organisers/
Anti-viral work for freelancers and small businesses – a Facebook group
Freelance Heroes – a Facebook group, includes useful advice about current situation
Arts Council of Wales
https://arts.wales/news-jobs-opportunities/arts-council-wales-responding-coronavirus-covid-19
https://arts.wales/news-jobs-opportunities/creative-learning-through-arts-responding-covid-19coronavirus
Arts Professional
https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/covidculture
Creative Industries Federation
https://www.creativeindustriesfederation.com/news/covid-19-guidance-sector
Federation of Small Businesses
https://www.fsb.org.uk/campaign/covid19.html
IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed
https://www.ipse.co.uk/ipse-news/news-listing/coronavirus-ipse-activity-and-advice-freelancers.html
Join the Dots job board
https://the-dots.com/asks/search/lists/coronavirus-support-8#noscroll
Useful advice for all businesses and organisations
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/coronavirus-dixcart-legal-flags-businesses-mel-smith/
https://www.dixcartuk.com/financial-assistance-for-businesses-during-the-coronavirus-crisis/
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