艾達基金會

2023年6月7日,

小,獨立運營商與融資的關鍵時刻部門從今天開始,獨立餐館老板在倫敦幾乎可以申請每股£70000來幫助發展他們的業務通過一個美國Express-supported贈款項目,由國際協會(IDA)市中心基金會與城鎮和城市管理協會(ATCM)。現在進入第二年,全球支持國際小餐館項目運行在五個主要城市——倫敦、墨西哥城、悉尼、東京和多倫多。該項目旨在突出社區的獨立餐廳扮演重要的角色,並為他們提供成功的寶貴支持。在倫敦,艾達正與ATCM促進行動和選擇資助接受者來自首都的多樣化和充滿活力的餐飲場所。六個合格的餐館的社區意義將獲得£11500,幫助他們做出重要的改進,提升他們的業務,如加強數字能力,振興餐飲空間和廚房,或做出其他物理的改進。格蘭特計劃之際,酒店運營商麵臨的一個具有挑戰性的市場和不斷上升的成本,在所有的業務領域。然而,美國運通的新研究顯示,食客們繼續支持小餐館。2000 consumers1的研究發現,近四分之三(73%)認為重要的是要陪小餐館的支持當地大街;以相同的比例(73%)說這些場所是至關重要的維持一個充滿活力和多元化的當地社區。積極的就餐體驗,後8 10(79%)說他們會推薦一個小餐館給朋友和家人,三分之二(67%)會經常訪問。 London restaurant owners can learn more about the programme, eligibility and apply for a grant at downtown.org/event/bisr The deadline for applications is 7 July 2023 David Downey, Executive Director, IDA Foundation, said: “As we launch the Backing International Small Restaurants programme for the second year, we recognise the vital role that small, independent restaurants play in our communities. This programme is a demonstration of our commitment to supporting these businesses and helping them thrive and succeed in the wake of ongoing economic challenges worldwide. It is an honour to implement this innovative work with the generous support of American Express and partnership of the ATCM.” Ojay McDonald, ATCM Chief Executive, said: “London is home to one of the world’s best hospitality scenes. This scheme from American Express provides a golden opportunity for innovation from those business owners with great ideas on how to evolve but who lack the capital to be able to invest. This programme can help turn potential that exists with our small food businesses and convert that into reality as part of a global movement for innovation. We are delighted to support this.” Dan Edelman, General Manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express, added: “We are proud of our record of championing small businesses and the important contribution they make to their local communities. Hospitality businesses continue to face challenging times so we hope this grant funding will offer a welcome boost.” Backing International Small Restaurants is part of American Express’ ‘Backing Small’ grant initiative, which supports small business owners and entrepreneurs across the world, and includes grant programmes, mentoring support, and technical assistance. The programme compliments American Express’ Shop Small campaign, a global movement to spotlight and support small, independent businesses, along with its support of Small Business Saturday, of which American Express remains the founder and the Principal Supporter in the UK. Owners of restaurants and other hospitality venues in London with a foodservice2 offer can apply online until 7 July 2023. Applicants will need to explain how they will use the grant to drive their business forward. Recipients will be announced and awarded the funding later this summer. 2022 grant recipient Valcie McIntosh, owner of Papas Café in Brixton Park, south London, explains the impact of the funding: “The grant gave us the opportunity to update and purchase much-needed items for the cafe. Our customers have paid us lovely compliments on the new and improved interior and the equipment has brightened up the outside space, making a huge difference to the local community.”