Small businesses are facing enormous challenges whilst playing an important part in the fight against coronavirus. Many have had to close their doors in recent weeks and are struggling with cashflow, so we all need to work together to help keep these businesses trading.
Londoners want to support their local independent shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and creatives that they love and value in their communities.
It’s never been more important to work together, as a city, to get through this.
Through our 100% free Pay It Forward initiative with Crowdfunder, businesses can offer customers the option to buy goods & services in advance based on a promise to deliver in the future, helping to secure trade through this difficult time. This means people can book and look forward to future activities - from haircuts in Harrow, to pints in Peckham and curries in Clapham - while supporting their favourite small businesses to stay afloat.
Pay It Forward London is part of a wider package of help the Mayor is offering to small businesses, including the London Growth Hub which is delivering tailored one-to-one advisory sessions with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the outbreak.
It takes moments to sign up and start a fundraising campaign, and there are no fees or transaction costs. The platform is open to businesses based in London who have been impacted by the covid-19 restrictions. Members of the public can also ‘nominate’ their local businesses and encourage them to sign up.
We also recommend reading our Eligibility Guide to ensure your business gets the right support.
Members of the public can also ‘nominate’ their local businesses and encourage them to sign up.
Over 700 businesses across the country have collectively raised over £1.5 million with the help of over 32,000 supporters who have paid it forward - we know this works.
Start crowdfunding for your business now