The Caithness Business Fund, managed by Caithness Chamber, has been able to support a wide range of businesses across the North Highlands as they look to reopen thanks to two highly successful funding rounds for its COVID-19 support scheme, enabled initially by a £100,000 contribution from Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd (DSRL).
The first round generated a significant level of interest and, recognising the challenges faced by business as they enter the COVID-19 recovery period, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) generously contributed an additional £100,000 to enable a second funding round, which closed on 30 June 2020.
Grants have now been distributed to all successful applicants across two rounds of funding to enable a range of activities, including the purchase of PPE and cleaning supplies, modifications to offices and workshops, and development of clear policies and procedures to enable a safe return to work.
Following the two successful funding rounds, the Fund has been able to support 125 businesses throughout the North Highlands.
