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Back to business - Charles's comeback in Nottingham

A barbershop in Nottingham needs help replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors after the demolition of the market.

🇬🇧 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom2,178 views
Charles A. Fernandez
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Nottingham
For four years I have run a barbershop in Nottingham. In July, the demolition of the market took clippers, chairs and mirrors. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,050 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $340 • Initial stock: supplies: $250 • Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $1,460 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Charles

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 70% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: supplies.

  2. We're at 35% thanks to 14 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($175 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Jose K. Alcantara

    Take care, Charles. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

    • Yasmin Samira GhanemPhoto verified

      Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Nottingham.

      • Olumide Emeka Uba

        good luck, Charles. Looking forward to the next update.

        • Elise Josiane RemyQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Charles

          • Ishrat Priya Biswas

            You're not alone, Charles. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

            • Sumon Kamrul Paul

              Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Love from Bekasi.

              • Ratna Gita HandokoPhoto verified

                Sending love, Charles. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

                • Jigna J. Doshi

                  you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

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