Leeds printing company launches £15k grant scheme to support small businesses

A Leeds printing company has announced that it is launching a five-figure scheme to help support small businesses and creatives.

Awesome Merchandise is launching a £15k grant scheme, which will be split evenly across the music and performing arts industries and small businesses.

The scheme has been devised to not only support independent businesses and venues in need during the pandemic - but to also offer expertise through a year-long mentoring programme.

As well as the £5k grant, the successful applicants will receive regular training and advice from Awesome Merchandise to help grow their business.

Luke Hodson, founder of Awesome Merchandise, said: “2020 has been an extremely tough year so far for everyone, in particular the creative industries and small businesses.

“We wanted to show our support for these communities, not only financially but by sharing our knowledge and expertise, to help their business grow.

“At Awesome Merchandise, a large proportion of our customer-base are independent businesses, many of which are in the creative industries.

“We have great relationships with our customers and that’s why, in our 15th year, we chose to launch this grant scheme to support them.”

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