CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEME – WINTER DISRUPTION SCHEME (CBSS-WDS)

This Scheme offers eligible businesses and self-employed persons grant assistance to support local customer facing businesses in designated sectors that have been financially affected due to the trading conditions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The qualifying period will be a specified three month period and the turnover downturn must be due to either business owner/staff self-isolation requirements or a drop in customer demand due to COVID-19.

The support available under this Scheme operates in two parts, applicants may apply either for part one or part two of the Scheme, but not both. The first part is in relation to financial support to eligible businesses operating from commercial premises. A single payment equal to FOUR times the business’ 2021 or 2020 annual rates bill for each of its commercial premises can be applied for. A maximum of 5 commercial premises can be supported for each business.

The second part is in relation to a single payment of £4,000 to those businesses who do not have business premises, or do not pay rates or a rates contribution for those premises, or where the calculation made under part 1 is less than £4,000. Where a business is in receipt of other grant support up to December 2021, a reduced payment of THREE times the annual business rates or £3,000 will be paid to support the period January 2022 - March 2022.

To be eligible, applicants must: -

1. Have suffered a 18.6% reduction in turnover (15% if the business has staff and has seen an increase in staff costs by 5% or more) when comparing a three month period before the application is submitted against the same three month period in either 2019 or 2020, due to either staff self-isolation requirements or a drop in customer demand due to COVID-19.

Important note: New startup businesses which do not have comparable trading figures in 2019 or 2020 may be eligible and should contact the Department to discuss their application before applying.

2. Operate in an eligible customer facing sector as follows:

  • Animal care
  • Catering
  • Education and training
  • Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Leisure
  • Lifestyle Sectors, including but not limited to beauty, hairdressers, gyms and personal trainers
  • Tourism and Travel
  • Retail (excluding any retailer that is liable to pay or will be liable to pay income tax at a 10% rate under the large retailers tax for the 2019/2020 income tax year)
  • Service sector

Further information regarding eligibility and the application process can be found on the Scheme’s webpage: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/coronavirus/winter-disruption-scheme

Applicants who are unsure of their eligibility are encouraged to email enterprisesupport@gov.im or call 687333 before applying.

 
 
 


CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEME – WINTER DISRUPTION SCHEME (CBSS-WDS)

I confirm that I have read the previous screen and the Scheme guidance and confirm that I operate in an eligible customer facing business sector as defined under section 1.3b of the guidance which can be found here

I also confirm that the business has suffered a 18.6% reduction in turnover/earnings (15% if the business has staff and has seen an increase in staff costs by 5% or more) when comparing a specified 3 month period prior to applying against the same period in 2019 or 2020, due to either business owner/staff self-isolation requirements or a drop in customer demand or both due to COVID-19.

 
 
 

   

CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEME – WINTER DISRUPTION SCHEME (CBSS-WDS)



Please ensure that all fields are filled out correctly to help speed up the verification and payment process.


  
Section 1: Eligibility
 
 
 
 
Please confirm that the turnover of your business, for the 3 month period entered immediately below, has been reduced by 18.6% (15% if the business has staff and has seen an increase in staff costs by 5% or more) when compared to the same period in 2019 or 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the Isle of Man. *
 
 
Important Note – As per section 1.3a in the Scheme Guidance, I also confirm that I have included any grant funding received in the two turnover figures below. The only exceptions are MERA or any new COVID support scheme payments received after 13 December 2021 
 
 
 
Please enter your first period for which the turnover downturn calculation is to be made. *
 
 

Important note: Please select the first 3 month period which you are using in this application to evidence turnover downturn. Actual figures (not forecasts) must be provided in this application and accordingly, at the time of this application the 3 month period identified above must be historic. E.g. If you are applying in December 2021, you can only base this application on the period September-October-November 2021 as these months have been completed.

 
 
 
 
Please enter your turnover for the period selected above.*
 
 
 
 
 

Important note: Please ensure that all Government grants including, but not limited to, Salary Support, previous CBSS funding and any other Government support received during the qualifying period are included in your turnover amounts. The only exceptions are MERA or any new COVID support schemes received after 13th December.

 
 
 
 
Please state the period in which you are comparing the downturn in turnover against *
 
 
Important note – If you are a startup business and were not operating in 2019 or 2020, please describe and evidence how your turnover has been affected. Ideally, providing your average monthly turnover since trading began or your forecast for these 3 months. 
 
 
 
Are you a startup business?*
 
 
 
 
 
Please enter your turnover for the same period in 2019 or 2020 stated directly above.*
 
 
 
 
 
Please enter the % decrease in turnover for the periods shown above *
 
 
 
 
 
Does this business have staff other than the owners of the business?
 
True
False
 
 
 
 
Have the staffing costs of this business increased by 5% or more during the pandemic?
 
True
False
 
 
 
 
I agree that if requested to do so, I will supply management accounts and/or any other financial information as required to demonstrate the 18.6% downturn in turnover. (15% if the business has staff and has seen an increase in staff costs by 5% or more) I understand that failing to provide this information will result in my application being placed on hold until my eligibility can be determined*
 
 
 
 
 
How has your business been affected due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Isle of Man?*
 
 
 
 
 
Please enter a short description how your business has been affected by the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Isle of Man. *
 
 
 
 
 
Please confirm what sector your business operates in*
 
 
 
 
 
If other, please tell us what sector you belong to/type of business you are.
 
 
 
 
 
Please provide a brief description of your business.*
 
 
 
 
 
Does your business operate out of business/commercial premises?*
 
 
 
 
 
If you are self-employed, please confirm that the business you are applying for is your primary source of income
 
 
 
 
 
Please confirm that you will use the grant for business purposes only.*
 
 
 
 
 
Please confirm that your business was operating on 1st September 2021 and subsequently.*
 
 
 
 
 
When did your business start trading?*
 
 
 
 
 
To the best of your knowledge, it is the intention of the business to continue trading through the current, difficult conditions into at least the short to mid-term future?*
 
 
 
 
 
I understand that if the business ceases to trade any grant received may be repayable.*
 
 
 
 
 
Do you have any arrears or overdue payments of more than 3 months which are more than £3,000 relating to Income Tax, National Insurance and VAT?*
 
 
Important note: Applicants who may be in this situation are encouraged to apply and full tax/ITIP/NI checks will be undertaken to determine the current status and eligibility.
  
I understand that a person who provides false, incomplete or misleading information in connection with an application under the Scheme commits an offence.*
 
 
 
 
 
Section 2 – Rates Details
 
Please tick this box if:
 
 
 
 

    • You do not operate out of commercial premises; and/or
    • You do not pay rates or there is not an identifiable proportion of your rent allocated towards paying (in full or part) the Rates bill

If the above applies to your business and you have ticked the above box, please disregard the remaining questions on this page of the form and proceed to the next page.

Important note: By ticking this box, I understand that if eligible, my grant will be capped at £4,000.

 
Do you pay Rates directly to the Isle of Man Government (Treasury) and/or to a local authority?
 
 
 
 
 
If you operate out of rented commercial premises, is a proportion of your rent identifiable as being paid towards a Rates bill?
 
 
 
 
 
How many properties would you like to claim for?  A maximum of 5 properties can be claimed for.
 
 
 
 
 
What is the total value of the Rates bill(s) you are applying for under this scheme? If this value is less than £4,000, if eligible, a grant of £4,000 will be paid.
 
 
 
 
 
Please declare that you wish to use a Rates bill(s) submitted to this Department under previous Coronavirus Business Support Scheme grants. There will be no requirement to submit rates evidence listed below it you wish to utilise previously submitted information.
 
 

Important note

A maximum of 5 commercial premises can be supported. 
​​​​​​For each commercial property your business operates from, please complete the information below
  
 
 
Property 1 Name or Number
 
 
Property 1 Address
 
 
Property 1 Postcode
 
 
Property 1 Purpose
 
 
Property 1 Rates Value - Total annual GROSS Rates bill or contribution
 
 
Property 1 Rates Paid To
 
 
Property 1 Landlord (If applicable)
 
 
Attachment Property 1
 
 
 
Property 2 Name or Number
 
 
Property 2 Address
 
 
Property 2 Postcode
 
 
Property 2 Purpose
 
 
Property 2 Rates Value - Total annual GROSS Rates bill or contribution
 
 
Property 2 Rates Paid To
 
 
Property 2 Landlord (If applicable)
 
 
Attachment Property 2
 
 
 
Property 3 Name or Number
 
 
Property 3 Address
 
 
Property 3 Postcode
 
 
Property 3 Purpose
 
 
Property 3 Rates Value - Total annual GROSS Rates bill or contribution
 
 
Property 3 Rates Paid To
 
 
Property 3 Landlord (If applicable)
 
 
Attachment Property 3
 
 
 
 
Property 4 Name or Number
 
 
Property 4 Address
 
 
Property 4 Postcode
 
 
Property 4 Purpose
 
 
Property 4 Rates Value - Total annual GROSS Rates bill or contribution
 
 
Property 4 Rates Paid To
 
 
Property 4 Landlord (If applicable)
 
 
Attachment Property 4
 
 
 
Property 5 Name or Number
 
 
Property 5 Address
 
 
Property 5 Postcode
 
 
Property 5 Purpose
 
 
Property 5 Rates Value
 
 
Property 5 Rates Paid To
 
 
Property 5 Landlord (If applicable)
 
 
Attachment Property 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
Section 3 – Business Information
 
Please confirm whether you applying as *
 
 
Note that if you are the sole employee working for your incorporated company select ‘Businesses including limited companies with no staff other than the owner(s)'
  
Please confirm the total number of employees in this business (including both full-time and part-time employees.
 
 
 
 
General Business Information
 
 
Business Trading Name*
 
 
Surname*
 
 
Middle Name
 
 
First Name*
 
 
Address Line 1
 
 
Address Line 2
 
 
Address Line 3
 
 
Post Code
 
 
Primary Phone Number*
 
 
Email Address*
 
 
Employer Tax Reference Number (if applicable - not applicable for Sole Traders)
 
 
National Insurance Number (Self Employed Only)
 
 
VAT Registration Number (If Applicable)
 
 
*Note that self-employed and sole trader applications must provide their National Insurance Number, failure to do so will result in the application being returned and delays to any payment being made 

  
Company Registration Number (if applicable)
 
 
 
 
 
** Registered company address (If different to the affected business location address above).
 
 
 
Tick box to use same address as above
 
 
 
 
Company Address L1
 
 
Company Address L2
 
 
Company Address L3
 
 
Company Postcode
 
 
Please list the beneficial owners of the business and their % shareholding, Example John Smith 25%*
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Section 4: Payment
 
In order for payment to be made, please supply and check your bank account details (business preferably) incorrect details will slow down any payments.
 
 
 
Bank Name*
 
 
Bank Address*
 
 
Account Name - IMPORTANT NOTE: When entering the Account Name, please complete in CAPITALS, DO NOT USE SYMBOLS and the maximum length of this field is 18 characters.*
 
 
Account Number - 8 digit number only*
 
 
Sort Code - 6 digit number only, no hyphens*
 
 
 
 
 
Please confirm that you have double checked the bank account details stated, any errors may lead to delays in payment*
 
 
 
 
 
Section 5: Declarations
 
CORONAVIRUS BUSINESS SUPPORT SCHEME – WINTER DISRUPTION SCHEME (CBSS-WDS)
  
I/We have read and understood the Scheme guidance.*
 
 
I/We confirm that I am/we are duly authorised to make this application and that the business is trading lawfully and is not operating in contravention of any statutory requirement relating to its trade or business. The business’ conduct (to the best of my/our knowledge) is not detrimental to the environment of the Isle of Man, nor is it likely to bring the Department into disrepute.*
 
 
I/We declare that the information given in this application is correct.*
 
 
I/We understand that a person who provides false, incomplete or misleading information in connection with an application under the Scheme commits an offence. Maximum penalty (summary) – a fine of level 5 on the standard scale and/or 6 months in custody.*
 
 
 To view a copy of the Department’s Privacy Notice, click here. 
In order to assess your application form The Treasury, The Assessor and The Collector will need to verify and check your eligibility and your application will be checked against information held by the Treasury and the Department for Enterprise. The lawful basis for sharing this information, which may include personal data, is provided for in the Applied GDPR where this is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the Treasury. To progress your application, Treasury will undertake these enquiries and relevant data, which may include personal data, which will be shared between the Treasury and the Department for Enterprise. By ticking this box you confirm you understand that this may take place.*
 
 

Any data shared will only be used for the purposes of assessing the application and will be in accordance with Treasury’s Privacy Notice which can be viewed at:https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/the-treasury/privacy-notice/
   
I/We can confirm I have read and understood the Privacy Policy*
 
 
I/We confirm that the business satisfies the probity requirements set out in this declaration and has an appropriate anti-bribery policy as required by section 10 of the Bribery Act 2013. *
 
 
I / We acknowledge that the Department for Enterprise collects and processes your personal information to allow public authorities to respond to requests for information made under the Freedom of Information Act 2015. Should your personal information be subject to such a request, information will not be released into the public domain without your prior notification. The Department will where appropriate uphold all applicable exemptions in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2015, Data Protection Act 2018 & Law Enforcement Directive 2018.*
 
 
I/We understand and permit that the information I/We provide will be used by the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 for the purposes of administration, research, analysis and to inform me/us of relevant marketing information. The Department will not share my details with third parties without firstly seeking my permission.*
 
 
The Department for Enterprise will not share your data with any third party that has not been explicitly listed by you.*
 
 


I declare that:

  1. I have read and understood the terms of the Scheme and accompanying Guidance.
  2. I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the business.
  3. All business owners are aware of this application.
  4. The information I have given on this form is correct and complete in relation to the period it covers as to:
    • the particulars of the business, and
    • the qualification of the business under the Scheme
  5. I understand that the information I have given on this form may be checked with other sources.
  6. I understand that if I give information that is incorrect or incomplete I and/or the business may be prosecuted.
 
Confirmed by typing applicant name and position in the company, Example - John Smith, CEO*
 
 
To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither the Department nor its 3rd party contractors accept any liability for any loss suffered by the business as a result of any action or inaction taken by the business in relation to guidance offered.

To view a copy of the Department for Enterprise Privacy Notice, please visit: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/policy/privacy-policy

Should you have any queries surrounding this Policy, please contact:
  • DEPARTMENT FOR ENTERPRISE DATA PROTECTION OFFICER:
  • Address - St George’s Court, Upper Church Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1EX
  • Tel - +44 1624 686400
  • Email - DPO-DfE@gov.im (Important Note: This DPO email address is only to be used for queries regarding Data Protection and the Department’s Privacy Policy).

Important Note: For any queries relating to this application and eligibility, please email enterprisesupport@gov.im