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Start-up fund for Rohan: reopening a flower stall after a fire in the building

Rohan has run a flower stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,250 will put it back on its feet.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom1,929 views
Rohan E. Dhillon
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London
For three years I have run a flower stall in London. In January, a fire in the building took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,250 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,000 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $360 • Shop repairs and licensing: $300 • Working capital for the first month: $590 Thank you for reading my story. - Rohan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Rohan

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and I made the first payment toward replacing display cabinets and a cooler.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($308 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

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  • Manuel T. Ramirez 🇵🇭 · $37

    “Praying for you. Only $37 but hope it helps. - Taguig”

  • Fernando M. Romero 🇪🇸 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $50

    “All the best. I'm in Derry, thinking of you.”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Martina Pellegrini 🇮🇹 · $10
  • Genesis R. Castillo 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Sending love. Hope the April deadline works out. - Nottingham”

  • Arturo C. Ávila 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Maria F. Dizon 🇵🇭 · $5

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Rohan all day after reading this. - Makati”

  • Riaan C. Venter 🇿🇦 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Every little bit. Please keep us posted. - Oaxaca de Juárez”

  • Nenita A. Cruz 🇵🇭 · $25

    “Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Taguig”

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  • Murugan D. Iyer 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Thought of Rohan all day after reading this. - Howrah”

  • Manisha M. Bedi 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Fatima Rukhsar Zardari 🇵🇰 · $18

    “Get well soon. Hope the April deadline works out. - Abbottabad”

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  • Zoe C. Day🇺🇸Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Adriana R. Tapia🇲🇽Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Freya Kerstin SöderbergPhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

    • Nolan Jefferson

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

      • Arvid Henrik Hermansson

        hope things get better soon, Rohan. Hope the shop reopens soon!

        • Sampath Harsha Senanayake

          Sending strength, Rohan. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Gwangju.

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