"For Retailing Businesses in Leicestershire"
It's a tough time to be a rural retailer in the UK. Aggressive tactics from large supermarkets, changes in the way people shop, compounded by a perceived drop in disposable income fromUKconsumers.
Leicestershire Rural Partnership have recognised this and will be providing free independent and specialist retail consultancy to help protect, support and grow this vital sector of our community.
Great Eastern Post Office and Stores following receipt of a grant
What type of support?
Funded by Leicestershire County Council, the Village Shop Support service will offer Retailing businesses support delivered in four ways:
- Online Support 24/7 - free access to a range of retail training, support and assessment tools.
- 121 Email and Telephone support - specific questions answered by specialist retail consultants.
- Face to Face support - advice on how to improve your business, develop new services and increase turnover.
- Grant support - up to £3,000 to enhance existing services and introduce new ones.
The service is funded by Leicestershire County Council and provided free of charge to retailers across Leicestershire by Kerching Retail – making your till ring!
Recipients of the 121 and Face to Face support will be prioritised for communities with a population of less than 7,000.
How do you access the service?
- Visit: www.kerchingretail.com/vss
- Email: vss@kerchingretail.com
- Telephone: 01455 203 206
Or download information on the grants below:
- Village Shop Grant Criteria (PDF, 41 Kb)
- General Grant Guidance Notes (PDF, 50 Kb)
- Grant Application Form (PDF, 49 Kb)
- Grant Application Form (MS Word, 2.2 Mb)