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06
Mar
Harrogate charity Artizan launches appeal to restore shop roof
A Harrogate charity has launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise money to restore the roof of its shop.
Artizan International stocks products made by differently-abled people in Ecuador in its Oxford Street shop and gives them paid employment opportunities.
Local people with a range of disabilities also create products in the on-site workshop, which are then sold in the shop.
However, the charity said repairs needed doing urgently following "terrible" water damage to the roof and ceiling of the workshop and store room:
The state of the roof.
Founder Susie Hart, who issued a plea for help on social media, said the damage is ruining a space “so full of joy”.
She added:
The charity said it is now turning to the community to “safeguard the heart” of the shop and donate money to fund the roof repair, adding:
Artizan hopes to raise £15,695 by March 31. It has so far raised just under £3,000.
The charity also has a café on Cambridge Road, which employs people with disabilities and learning difficulties and provides them with employment opportunities.
You can support the appeal here.
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