Exclusions
You will not be eligible for the Cultural Sector Hardship Fund for Freelancers if you:
- have received funding from the Government’s Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)
- are a full-time student
- do not live in or have a business in Manchester (unless you are a resident of Greater Manchester and can evidence your freelance work is primarily in Manchester)
- have received more than £2500 in other arts COVID-19 hardship related funds
- cannot demonstrate freelance employment in the sector including evidence of at least 8 weeks of paid freelance employment in the sector (or 5 weeks for disabled applicants)
- have £6,000 or more in savings (unless you have savings above this threshold specifically to contribute towards your tax liability for the financial year)
- have trading profits are above £30,000 per year or £30,000 per working company director or partner