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Help Samantha restart a phone repair counter in Newcastle upon Tyne after a break-in
A phone repair counter in Newcastle upon Tyne needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a break-in.
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For fifteen years I have run a phone repair counter in Newcastle upon Tyne. In February, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,450 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,350
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $460
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $410
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Sending love, Samantha. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.