Self Employed Music Tutor - Help during this difficult time...?

jlg1

Hi everyone.,,

I am self employed private music tutor working from home and in school.

In N Ireland the schools here have now closed indefinitely.  My income has halved from this week - possibly until June - then it will be a case of trying to get bookings again for Sept.

I am trying to get some help or info on any options (at all) available.  I am working at the minute though if though if we go into  lockdown situation here that will change.  Trying to keep going giving Skype/Whats App lessons but as regards my day work there's very little.

I am also trying to get info from my car finance company about having to defer payments etc...

Income from my work is below £15,000 per year.

Ive seen some info and helplines re: HMRC but have tried these and they seem to be purely tax related.

Ive heard talk of grants for small business but its all a bit confusing at the minute.

Is there any help available at all if anyone knows...?

Any info would be most helpful...

Thanks a lot

J

Jeremy535897

The self employed grant details are here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme