The Tea House in Ventnor is calling for Islanders to help it survive what it has described as an 'uncertain landscape', in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
The venue has been at the heart of Ventnor’s community - aiming to support other Island creatives, musicians, and food producers, as well as sharing its space with others such as charity Baby Box, Ventnorville and The Ventnor Fringe.
Staff say whilst Government funding has helped in preventing the immediate collapse of the business, this alone cannot secure its future.
Businesses such as the Tea House haven’t been able to make the revenue that they normally would have done because of the lockdown.
Khia Janzen, Business Owner, and Manager said:
'Asking for help has never been our strong suit but we don't want to go down without a fight… and we don't think you would want that either so here we are... We're just a Tea House, standing in front of our comrades, asking you to save us - with apologies to Julia Roberts'.
“We will be waiting with bated breath and open arms- well, probably face masks and a broom handle between us, but still - to welcome YOU, our wonderful friends, customers, and acquaintances back to The Tea House to enjoy delicious loose leaf tea, island roasted coffee, homemade cakes and much more.”
The Tea House is offering a variety of rewards for donating which can be done via their crowdfunding page here.
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership are offering small businesses Matched Funding. If The Tea House reach their goal of £8,000 through crowdfunding they will be considered for a grant.
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