[Slacky]

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.

[deeege]

Sent a bit over.

Good luck to you James.

[Slacky]

I see that, Deeege, nice one.

[simon w]

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??

[P @ F]

I was just about to suggest this myself !

[Slacky]

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.

[P @ F]

1 clean just sent James 

[jk999]

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

[G Griffin]

I was just about to suggest this myself !

Me, too! But I'd have had no idea how to do it.

Brilliant, Matt
I'll sort something out later (if you do one for me too ).

[G Griffin]

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.

[P @ F]

I wouldn’t either !
I would end up sending it to NWH 

[G Griffin]

I wouldn’t either !
I would end up sending it to NWH 

He might need it more than, James.
It sounds like he'll be going back to work anyway.

[P @ F]

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 

[P @ F]

Doing well Jimbo !
I’m the tightest so far though 

[Status Check]

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?

[G Griffin]

New starter, small round that he doesn't feel comfortable doing, no grant, has suffered with depression etc.

[Status Check]

New starter, small round that he doesn't feel comfortable doing, no grant, has suffered with depression etc.

Ahh I see, apologies James.

[James Styles]

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

[NWH]

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.

[Slacky]

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.

 

[NWH]

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 💤.

[NWH]

I want one of these pages for me please 💰💰💰💰😇

[KS Cleaning]

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😂

[G Griffin]

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.

[NWH]

Yeah I’ll be having to carry on I’m afraid won’t get anything.

[KS Cleaning]

Yeah I’ll be having to carry on I’m afraid won’t get anything.

💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[NWH]

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 🤸🏾‍♀️

[NWH]

The trouble is with me I’m jealous of that Lee bloke 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[dazmond]

£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days!

[Splash & dash]

£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days!

🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺

[Don Kee]

£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days!

🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺

It is true though, Frank does nothing but give Daz abuse 

[KS Cleaning]

£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days!

🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺

It is true though, Frank does nothing but give Daz abuse 

He should demand a refund😀

[G Griffin]

£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days!

James does need to up his game.

[James Styles]

£20 sent over for james.........i remember frankybadboys injury i donated there too.....all he does is give me abuse these days!

James does need to up his game.

👍😂

[G Griffin]

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 . 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.

[James Styles]

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 👍

[G Griffin]

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?

[James Styles]

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.

[G Griffin]

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?

[James Styles]

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 👍

[G Griffin]

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.

[James Styles]

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.

[Jay Le Huray]

Here you go James
just donated £20, all the best buddy and stick with it
Jay

[James Styles]

Here you go James
just donated £20, all the best buddy and stick with it
Jay

Thank you Jay much appreciated 👍

[Jay Le Huray]

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