{"id":46344,"date":"2026-09-03T09:41:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/?p=46344"},"modified":"2026-09-03T09:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:45:00","slug":"hospitality-grant-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/hospitality-grant-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a310m Hospitality Grant Scheme: What It Means If You&#8217;re Opening A Pub, Caf\u00e9 Or Restaurant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>A grant can get your venue open. A personal licence is what lets you legally serve a drink once it is.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has opened a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/10-million-hospitality-grant-scheme-launches-in-boost-for-independent-pubs-restaurants-and-cafes\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u00a310m Hospitality Grant Scheme<\/a> to back new pubs, caf\u00e9s and restaurants, bring empty premises back to life, and fund hospitality training. If you&#8217;re planning to open a pub or licensed venue this year or move into a management role, here&#8217;s what the scheme covers and what you need in place before you can serve a drop of alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Hospitality Grant Scheme is worth \u00a310m over three years, run by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications open from the end of September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding covers new hospitality business startups, bringing vacant premises back into use, and training programmes for hospitality careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00a33m is ring-fenced for Pub is The Hub, supporting rural and deprived-area pubs to diversify into services like village stores and community caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme builds on a pilot that delivered 70+ rural pub projects and two hospitality training facilities inside UK prisons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any new venue selling alcohol still needs a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/licence\/personal-licence\">personal licence<\/a> holder named as Designated Premises Supervisor \u2014 grant funding doesn&#8217;t cover that requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-10m-hospitality-grant-scheme-actually-funds\">What The \u00a310m Hospitality Grant Scheme Actually Funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme is designed to get more independent hospitality venues open and more people working in the sector. It splits into a few clear strands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New business startups get support to open pubs, caf\u00e9s and restaurants, particularly in areas where premises have sat empty. Training programmes get funding too, aimed at building skills for hospitality careers rather than just filling shifts. And \u00a33m goes specifically to Pub is The Hub, the charity that helps rural and deprived-area pubs add services like shops, caf\u00e9s and community spaces so they stay viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not the government&#8217;s first attempt at this. A pilot phase already delivered more than 70 rural pub projects and set up two hospitality training facilities inside UK prisons, including one run by The Right Course. Guidance is available now on GOV.UK, with applications opening from the end of September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Recommended Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/pub-licence\/\">What Is a Pub Licence and Do You Need One?<\/a> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-matters-if-you-re-opening-a-venue\">Why This Matters If You&#8217;re Opening A Venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A grant can pay for refurbishing a vacant unit or launching a new caf\u00e9. It can&#8217;t authorise you to sell alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any premises selling alcohol in England and Wales needs a premises licence, and every premises licence needs a named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/what-is-a-designated-premises-supervisor-and-why-do-they-need-a-personal-licence\/\">Designated Premises Supervisor<\/a> (DPS) who holds a personal licence. If you&#8217;re using this scheme to open a new pub, bar, restaurant or caf\u00e9 that will serve alcohol, sorting your personal licence is a step you can&#8217;t skip \u2014 and it&#8217;s worth doing before your venue opens, not after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same applies if the grant funds a training programme that moves staff into management. Stepping up to run a shift, take responsibility for a bar, or become a DPS all point back to the same qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Recommended Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/does-a-personal-licence-holder-need-to-be-on-site-at-all-times\/\">Does a DPS Always Need to Be On Site?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-grant-covers-vs-what-s-on-you\">What The Grant Covers Vs What&#8217;s On You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Covered by the scheme<\/th><th>Your responsibility<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Business setup<\/td><td>New venue costs, refurbishing vacant premises<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Training<\/td><td>Hospitality skills programmes (per grant guidance)<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal licence<\/td><td>Not covered<\/td><td>APLH course, DBS check, \u00a337 council fee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Premises licence<\/td><td>Not covered<\/td><td>Separate application to your local council<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-getting-your-personal-licence-before-you-open\">Getting Your Personal Licence Before You Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a personal licence is a straightforward process once you know the order to do things in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to pass the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/aplh\">APLH course<\/a> \u2014 a 40-question multiple-choice exam sat in 40 minutes, with a pass mark of 28\/40. You&#8217;ll also need a DBS check submitted within one calendar month of your application, along with photos and a \u00a337 application fee paid to your local council. Altogether, most people budget \u00a3150\u2013\u00a3250 for the whole process. Processing times vary by council, but 2\u20134 weeks from a complete application is typical, assuming there&#8217;s no police objection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re licensed in England or Wales, it doesn&#8217;t expire; you hold it for good. Scotland works differently: it uses its own SCPLH qualification, and licences run on a 10-year renewal cycle rather than lasting indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/personal-licence-guide\/\">complete guide to getting a personal licence<\/a> walks through every step in more detail, from booking the course to submitting your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_40_09-PM-1024x409.webp\" alt=\"ChatGPT Image Sep 3, 2026, 02_40_09 PM\" class=\"wp-image-46347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_40_09-PM-1024x409.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_40_09-PM-300x120.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_40_09-PM-768x306.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/get-daily\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-3-2026-02_40_09-PM.webp 1313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-the-next-step\">Take The Next Step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this grant scheme has you thinking about opening a venue or stepping into a DPS role, get your personal licence sorted first. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-licensed.co.uk\/booking\/categories\">Book yo<\/a>ur APLH course and you can be exam-ready well before your grant application, or your venue, is through the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788426396152\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does the Hospitality Grant Scheme cover the cost of a personal licence? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. The scheme funds business setup costs, premises, and training programmes \u2014 the personal licence application (course, DBS check and council fee) is a separate cost, usually \u00a3150\u2013\u00a3250.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788426409312\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need a personal licence to open a caf\u00e9 that doesn&#8217;t sell alcohol? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. A personal licence is only required if your venue sells or authorises the sale of alcohol. A caf\u00e9 serving food and soft drinks doesn&#8217;t need one.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788426435463\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can grant funding be used for hospitality training that includes the APLH course? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The scheme lists training programmes for hospitality careers as one of its funded strands, but specific eligible costs will depend on the individual grant guidance published on GOV.UK. Check the scheme&#8217;s eligibility criteria directly before assuming a course is covered.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788426450397\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does it take to get a personal licence once I apply? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Processing varies by council, but 2\u20134 weeks from a complete application is typical, provided there&#8217;s no objection to your DBS check.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1788426462930\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens if I open a venue without a licensed DPS in place? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Selling alcohol without a designated premises supervisor holding a valid personal licence is a breach of the Licensing Act 2003 and can put your premises licence at risk. 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