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Title: Crowdfunding
Post by: Slacky on March 27, 2020, 06:02:40 am
If this is wrong , inappropriate or plain dumb can someone please say. I’ve never done crowdfunding before so dont know how it works exactly; I mean the behind the scenes stuff, money transfer etc from the website to the individual; but either way its a start in helping someone out whos in a sticky situation right now.

Maybe some of the suppliers might like to help out, generous donations are always great advertising.

If anyone has a valid reason for thinking this is an inappropriate idea I’ll take it down, including the campaign.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/james-styles-covid19-business-survival-fund


James is a nice lad, always searching for the right snd best way to get his window cleaning business established and off the ground. Within a year of starting out as a self-employed window cleaner he has made the reluctant decision  to stop work because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Just a few quid a month from those in a better off position will help ride out this storm and hopefully come out the other side with his business where it was when all of this stsrted. 

Most of us window cleaners are now entitled to a reasonable lump sum from the Govt, dig deep fellas, lets do the right thing, as we did when Frankie came off his bike a few years ago and couldnt work for a long long time.

Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: deeege on March 27, 2020, 06:13:06 am
Sent a bit over.

Good luck to you James.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Slacky on March 27, 2020, 06:13:55 am
I see that, Deeege, nice one.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: simon w on March 27, 2020, 07:12:52 am
Whats his window cleaning gear like Slacky? maybe he could rent it out to another shiner while he's not working. Does he have hot and an electric reel, air con, heated seats in the van??
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: P @ F on March 27, 2020, 07:29:04 am
I was just about to suggest this myself !
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Slacky on March 27, 2020, 07:38:04 am
Whats his window cleaning gear like Slacky? maybe he could rent it out to another shiner while he's not working. Does he have hot and an electric reel, air con, heated seats in the van??

No idea.

Don't know the guy, I just know he's trying and struggling like a lot on here. The fear of financial insecurity can be crippling and he has mentioned previously he has his own share of 'between the ears' stuff going on, like me.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: P @ F on March 27, 2020, 07:38:23 am
1 clean just sent James  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: jk999 on March 27, 2020, 07:48:55 am
Martin Lewis was on last night and said legally you can go back to your old employer and ask them to put you back on their books just so you will get 80%of your old wage from government
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 27, 2020, 08:06:50 am
I was just about to suggest this myself !
Me, too! But I'd have had no idea how to do it.

Brilliant, Matt (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1585296187_cry[1].gif)
I'll sort something out later (if you do one for me too (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1585296313_grin[1].gif)).
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 27, 2020, 08:08:16 am
Martin Lewis was on last night and said legally you can go back to your old employer and ask them to put you back on their books just so you will get 80%of your old wage from government
Good idea, jk, but he's been on the sick.
It could be an option for others.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: P @ F on March 27, 2020, 08:09:08 am
I wouldn’t either !
I would end up sending it to NWH  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 27, 2020, 08:19:26 am
I wouldn’t either !
I would end up sending it to NWH  ;D ;D
He might need it more than, James.
It sounds like he'll be going back to work anyway.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: P @ F on March 27, 2020, 08:47:32 am
Well done to Matt for setting it up !
I had the same kindness when I had my stroke , not in the form of funding but local boys on here offered to keep my round going and Mr Gardiner sent me some Xtremes to keep the strain down upon returning to the glass .
Just now my way to pay it forward  ;)
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: P @ F on March 27, 2020, 01:09:57 pm
Doing well Jimbo !
I’m the tightest so far though  ;D
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Status Check on March 27, 2020, 01:55:53 pm
If this is wrong , inappropriate or plain dumb can someone please say. I’ve never done crowdfunding before so dont know how it works exactly; I mean the behind the scenes stuff, money transfer etc from the website to the individual; but either way its a start in helping someone out whos in a sticky situation right now.

Maybe some of the suppliers might like to help out, generous donations are always great advertising.

If anyone has a valid reason for thinking this is an inappropriate idea I’ll take it down, including the campaign.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/james-styles-covid19-business-survival-fund


James is a nice lad, always searching for the right snd best way to get his window cleaning business established and off the ground. Within a year of starting out as a self-employed window cleaner he has made the reluctant decision  to stop work because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Just a few quid a month from those in a better off position will help ride out this storm and hopefully come out the other side with his business where it was when all of this stsrted. 

Most of us window cleaners are now entitled to a reasonable lump sum from the Govt, dig deep fellas, lets do the right thing, as we did when Frankie came off his bike a few years ago and couldnt work for a long long time.

Am I missing something here?  Window cleaners are allowed to work so whats the crowdfunding for? Is he ill in hospital or something?
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 27, 2020, 01:59:21 pm
New starter, small round that he doesn't feel comfortable doing, no grant, has suffered with depression etc.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Status Check on March 27, 2020, 02:01:48 pm
New starter, small round that he doesn't feel comfortable doing, no grant, has suffered with depression etc.

Ahh I see, apologies James.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: James Styles on March 27, 2020, 02:22:27 pm
Wow I never expected this 😮 Very kind & thoughtful of you setting this up Slacky much appreciated and thank you to any who have donated really does mean a lot
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: NWH on March 27, 2020, 03:09:13 pm
I was just gonna suggest doing this 🤣 B******s,I’ve been working boys I tell you all I’ve had so much cream  to get through the last couple of days I feel sick 🤢 lol.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Slacky on March 27, 2020, 03:10:55 pm
James, I just got email you sent from gofundme.

My email is info@oakleywindowcleaning.co.uk.

Use your correct surname as you did in that message so I know its from you, as I.D.

Hope it helps.

Faith/restoration/humanity, it all helps to keep our bonces heading in the right direction.

 ;D
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: NWH on March 27, 2020, 03:11:53 pm
What about meeeeeee I want someone to do me a crowd fund too please cmon,if it hadn’t been for this Posh bug 🐜 going around I’d be just going in for my breakfast now then back to my water bungalow for a 💤.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: NWH on March 27, 2020, 03:12:50 pm
I want one of these pages for me please 💰💰💰💰😇
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 27, 2020, 03:18:44 pm
I want one of these pages for me please 💰💰💰💰😇
I will contribute🤑🤑 It’s  only fair that those who are unfortunate enough to miss out on the support package simply because they clear over 50 grand a year,  should get a wee hand out😂
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 27, 2020, 03:21:16 pm
I want one of these pages for me please 💰💰💰💰😇
I'll see what I can do.
A show of hands for, gentlemen...……...gentlemen?...…...gentlemen?...……for?...……..gentle...…..men?

Computer says no.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: NWH on March 27, 2020, 03:38:54 pm
Yeah I’ll be having to carry on I’m afraid won’t get anything.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 27, 2020, 03:40:28 pm
Yeah I’ll be having to carry on I’m afraid won’t get anything.
💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: NWH on March 27, 2020, 03:44:16 pm
I might do though if someone can just set me up one of those pages 🤣🤣 I know a few women I’ve set these pages up for 🤸🏾‍♀️
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: NWH on March 27, 2020, 03:46:19 pm
The trouble is with me I’m jealous of that Lee bloke 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: dazmond on March 27, 2020, 03:59:03 pm
£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days! ::)roll ;D
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Splash & dash on March 27, 2020, 04:46:10 pm
£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days! ::)roll ;D


🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Don Kee on March 27, 2020, 04:49:49 pm
£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days! ::)roll ;D


🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺


It is true though, Frank does nothing but give Daz abuse  ;D
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 27, 2020, 05:03:55 pm
£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days! ::)roll ;D


🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺


It is true though, Frank does nothing but give Daz abuse  ;D
He should demand a refund😀
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 27, 2020, 05:54:15 pm
£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days! ::)roll ;D
James does need to up his game.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: James Styles on March 27, 2020, 11:34:34 pm
£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days! ::)roll ;D
James does need to up his game.
👍😂
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 30, 2020, 01:17:07 pm
This thread seems to have died a death, unfortunately.
Why not keep it going until we get back to some semblance of normality.
What about donating something like a £1 a week (total of £1.10) to help Jimbo out? We wouldn't miss that, would we; especially if you're working (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1585570156_grin[1].gif). Don't buy a sandwich for work, ration your bog roll or buy one less can of Fosters if you're staying home.
At the end, maybe James could split it with an appropriate charity, if enough was raised.

It'd give us something positive to follow (the total) and unite the malingerers and flouters.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: James Styles on March 30, 2020, 02:22:26 pm
It’s just one of them mate I think everyone has uncertainty at this time, either way I appreciate the thought and the bit of money it has raised will still be a help to me, thanks to all those who donated 👍
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 30, 2020, 03:37:02 pm
It’s just one of them mate I think everyone has uncertainty at this time, either way I appreciate the thought and the bit of money it has raised will still be a help to me, thanks to all those who donated 👍
I'm sure we could do better unless people do begrudge £1 a week? Keep it going 'til June and then see?
You could split the money with a co-vid charity?
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: James Styles on March 30, 2020, 05:25:06 pm
It’s just one of them mate I think everyone has uncertainty at this time, either way I appreciate the thought and the bit of money it has raised will still be a help to me, thanks to all those who donated 👍
I'm sure we could do better unless people do begrudge £1 a week? Keep it going 'til June and then see?
You could split the money with a co-vid charity?
I honestly don’t know much about crowdfunding mate, might be best to start you're own one for co-vid charity as I wouldn’t know what I’m doing.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 30, 2020, 05:32:05 pm
It’s just one of them mate I think everyone has uncertainty at this time, either way I appreciate the thought and the bit of money it has raised will still be a help to me, thanks to all those who donated 👍
I'm sure we could do better unless people do begrudge £1 a week? Keep it going 'til June and then see?
You could split the money with a co-vid charity?
I honestly don’t know much about crowdfunding mate, might be best to start you're own one for co-vid charity as I wouldn’t know what I’m doing.
You don't need to owt apart from have your photo taken with Matt. I can see why you wouldn't to do that.
What about splitting the money with a charity, James? If there was enough? I don't know the logistics but I'm sure Matt could sort that.
A pound a week, men?
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: James Styles on March 30, 2020, 06:06:37 pm
If there was enough I’d have no problem with that of course. Matt signed it over to me and like I said I wouldn’t have a clue what to do when it comes to splitting & other charities or how it all works so I’d rather not be in charge of that be best to start up a new one which is just for one cause 👍
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: G Griffin on March 30, 2020, 06:27:29 pm
If there was enough I’d have no problem with that of course. Matt signed it over to me and like I said I wouldn’t have a clue what to do when it comes to splitting & other charities or how it all works so I’d rather not be in charge of that be best to start up a new one which is just for one cause 👍
No problem, James.
I wished we could have helped you more.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: James Styles on March 30, 2020, 06:55:58 pm
If there was enough I’d have no problem with that of course. Matt signed it over to me and like I said I wouldn’t have a clue what to do when it comes to splitting & other charities or how it all works so I’d rather not be in charge of that be best to start up a new one which is just for one cause 👍
No problem, James.
I wished we could have helped you more.

No worries mate, it’s still helped me a bit, I'm grateful as I wasn’t expecting anything.
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Jay Le Huray on April 01, 2020, 11:44:15 am
Here you go James
just donated £20, all the best buddy and stick with it
Jay
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: James Styles on April 01, 2020, 12:14:01 pm
Here you go James
just donated £20, all the best buddy and stick with it
Jay
Thank you Jay much appreciated 👍
Title: Re: Crowdfunding
Post by: Jay Le Huray on April 01, 2020, 12:30:17 pm
Here you go James
just donated £20, all the best buddy and stick with it
Jay
Thank you Jay much appreciated 👍

you're welcome buddy, take care