Liverpool City Council

Before you begin

Please note: The maximum combined file size of all uploaded attachments on the form must not exceed 15 megabytes.

Please ensure the files you upload fit within this limit, otherwise your application may not be submitted correctly.

Applicant details

Applicant name

Applicant address

Postcode

Use the Lookup Postcode button to find the address.

If you cannot find the address, please enter it manually

Applicant phone number

Applicant email address

Business details

Name of business

Type of business

Address of property for which grant assistance is requested (if different from above) - optional

Postcode

Use the Lookup Postcode button to find the address.

If you cannot find the address, please enter it manually

Business website - optional

Date began trading

Are you VAT registered?

Yes
No

VAT number

Are you a sole trader or self-employed?

Yes
No

Companies House Number (if registered company)

Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) Number (if sole trader/self-employed)

If sole trader or self-employed, please attach a copy of HMRC confirmation of your UTR or SA302 tax calculation

How many people does the business employ? A sole director, or self-employed counts as 1 staff member

Does the business, or brand (if a franchise) have more than 4 sites?

Yes
No

If yes, how many sites?

Details

Please provide a copy of a full business bank statement within the last 3 months. The statement must be in the name of the business applying for the grant, and shown on the property evidence, and clearly show:

Name of bank account holder
Business address
Sort code and account number
Business transactions

Attach statement

Please provide a utility bill within the last 3 months clearly showing the business address.

Attach utility bill

One item from the following list to be uploaded with your application:

Existing contract with accountant / solicitor for ongoing professional advice/services eg. Accounts
Business related insurances eg. Professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance, employer liability insurance
Costs related to licenses or professional certification necessary for carrying out your business
Hire purchase or finance leases for equipment necessary for your business operation
Costs of membership of trade or professional bodies
Evidence of business expenses that you claim on your annual HMRC self-assessment tax return

Attach one item from the above list

Description

In support of your application, please set out below:

Project title (max. 10 words)

Grant amount requested (minimum of £500 and maximum of £3000)

Attach 3 written quotes from separate suppliers. These can be in the form of emails from suppliers, PDF or direct tailored quotes, or prices from a supplier website.

Attach quote 1 If you are struggling to access the quote upload field, please email your three quotes to CDCTeam@liverpool.gov.uk – marking the email clearly with your name and the name of your business.

Attach quote 2 If you are struggling to access the quote upload field, please email your three quotes to CDCTeam@liverpool.gov.uk – marking the email clearly with your name and the name of your business.

Attach quote 3 If you are struggling to access the quote upload field, please email your three quotes to CDCTeam@liverpool.gov.uk – marking the email clearly with your name and the name of your business.

Please provide a brief description of what the grant will be used for, how it will improve the operation of the business and contribute towards the improvement of the District Centre. i.e. Goods, Works or Services, total cost, etc

Project costs

Is the finance for your project in place?

Yes
No

Please give details of how you established the project costs. This should include at least cost estimates / cost plans / correspondence from supplier(s) / distributor(s) / organisation(s)

Project costs attachments - optional

Applicant declaration

I understand that the information provided may be passed to other Council departments and other public bodies to help detect and prevent crime and to help in the collection and assessment of Taxes & Duties.
I understand that it is a criminal offence under the Fraud Act 2006 to supply false information to obtain a monetary advantage and that the Council may prosecute fraudulent claims or issue a Financial Penalty.
I understand that the Council may make enquiries concerning this application and that I may be visited by a Council Officer to verify this information.

I confirm that

All of the information provided in this application is accurate and true and that I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the business identified in this application.
This Business is not in Administration, is Insolvent or has a Striking-Off Notice made against it, which would make this application ineligible.
I am not a disqualified Director or subject to fraud investigations or have been found guilty of improper business activity or similar.
I confirm that my business is not subject to any enforcement action by the regulatory authorities e.g. Environmental Health, Licencing, Police.
By making this application I agree that the business will abide by all of the terms and conditions of grant outlined in the accompanying Terms & Conditions.
I acknowledge it is a criminal offence to make a misrepresentation that could lead to prosecution.
Please tick to confirm that this business understands that grant income received is taxable and therefore funding paid under the Business Improvement Grant will be subject to tax (only businesses that make an overall profit once grant income is included will be subject to tax).
I permit the Council to share this information for the prevention and detection of fraud.
A claw back arrangement will be made to recover funds that are paid out incorrectly.

You must agree to all of the above conditions in order to proceed.

Name

On behalf of, if signed by an agent - optional

Position - optional

Date

Before you submit this form please review your answers below. If you need to change anything, use the 'previous' button on the bottom left to go back to a section. Then submit the form by selecting the 'Submit button' at the bottom of this page

County District Centre – Business Improvement Grant (BIG) Application Form