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Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future

Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future

Summary

Three friends run an independent crafting shop called The Kiwi Fruit is Cute in Cheltenham. They moved to a new, more expensive location earlier this year and started a fundraising campaign to cover higher costs and keep the business open.

Key Facts

  • The shop moved from Cavendish House to Lower High Street, which doubled their expenses.
  • The owners launched a crowdfunder to raise £5,000 for stocking up and keeping the shop running.
  • The shop hosts charity events and free community crafting sessions called Make & Mingle.
  • The owners do not pay themselves and reinvest all income back into the business.
  • The shop helps charities like Oscar’s Community Corner by providing space for their projects.
  • A charity status application is pending but will take months to process.
  • The owners want to keep the shop inclusive, affordable, and running month to month.
  • The shop’s name comes from an old email address of one founder, Siobhan Westmacott.
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