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For thinking a cafe should not be asking for donation's from their customer’s

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Bambooparty · 19/01/2025 21:19

Would love to hear other opinions on this .

Lovely little cafe near to where I live. Overinflated prices, but I don’t mind paying as it’s small local business with good coffee. Owners are mid 20’s.

It’s busy all the time, they pay staff, have lots of corporate clients etc.

I was quite shocked when I went in today as there were quite a few posters asking for donations for a kitchen renovation. They had QR code which directed us to a site asking for them to help pay for a new kitchen, stove, flooring etc. and help with costs as they will be closed for a week.

AIBU for thinking this should be something they should save or ask the bank for a loan ?

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TheBoysAndTheBallet · 19/01/2025 21:28

Lots of businesses crowdfund these days. It sounds like they're trying to do that but badly, since there's usually a reward involved for anyone who gives money.

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Bambooparty · 19/01/2025 21:26

PermanentTemporary · 19/01/2025 21:24

I agree, that's distinctly odd. Are they a nonprofit or something? I suppose people can ask for anything but I'd be unsure how legal that is.

No, not a non profit. It’s actually in more of a low income area which is why it’s shocked me so much.

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FoxtonFoxton · 19/01/2025 21:26

I wouldn't care as long as it wasn't forced on me. I wouldn't donate personally, but others might and that's their choice.

Londonrach1 · 19/01/2025 21:25

Seems strange...is it a charity or business....

PermanentTemporary · 19/01/2025 21:24

I agree, that's distinctly odd. Are they a nonprofit or something? I suppose people can ask for anything but I'd be unsure how legal that is.

LyingWitchInTheWardrobe · 19/01/2025 21:21

As long as it's only on the posters and they're not pointedly directing you towards donating then I think it's fine. Just ignore it if you're not interested.

I wouldn't donate to this either, my continued custom would be my contribution to their business.