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Start-up fund for Luca: reopening a sewing studio after the demolition of the market
Luca has run a sewing studio for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $850 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Bristol, England, United Kingdom1,513 views
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Bristol. In August, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $850 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $185
• Working capital for the first month: $260
• Initial stock: fabric: $405
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Luca
Update from Bristol: the plan for initial stock: fabric is now scheduled. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and the plan for initial stock: fabric is now scheduled.
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Good luck, Luca. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Sending strength. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Thane so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Riyadh.
Praying for you, Luca. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Wishing you the best, Luca. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Hang in there, Luca. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.