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Start-up fund for Aiden: reopening a roadside café after a break-in

A roadside café in Manchester needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a break-in.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom2,699 views
Aiden Caldwell
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Manchester
For six years I have run a roadside café in Manchester. In July, a break-in took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,500 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,650 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $540 • Shop repairs and licensing: $310 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Aiden
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Pavel Rakib Kabir

    Thinking of you and your family, Aiden. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Dhaka

    • Noémie Brigitte François

      Sending good thoughts, Aiden. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Ife Vivian Oladipo

        Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 22 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything

        • Paisley F. Tillman

          Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. All the best

          • Aleena Kausar HashmiPhoto verified

            Hope things get better soon, Aiden. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

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