Operation Barber Chairs

by Hannah mcshane in Belfast, United Kingdom

Operation Barber Chairs

Total raised £2,455

raised so far

63

supporters

At High Society, our love lays in keeping classics alive, delivering an exceptional service, while creating a safe private space to relax.

by Hannah mcshane in Belfast, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 15th May 2023 we'd raised £2,455 with 63 supporters in 56 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

  • At High Society, our love lays in keeping our craft alive, delivering an exceptional service & creating a safe & private space to enjoy your self care. We specialise in haircuts based on 1920s-1950s.

We are barbershop that was born 1.5 years ago, out of a matter of circumstances - it kinda just happened!

We both met in Lisbon, Portugal at a well known barbershop - Figaros. Hannah had invested in education to further her classic skills & Johnny was her teacher, the rest is history.

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Since then, we worked together in that very shop for a year, moved to Belfast, opened High Society & travelled a little in between teaching & sharing our knowledge of classics.

For us our main mission is to create a space accommodating all, an LGBTQ+ friendly environment, delivering high quality classic haircuts & hot towel shaves available to all.

We hope to soon grow our business into a school eventually, sharing knowledge & bringing up the over all standards in this city & country. There is space & potential for everyone. 

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We love to collaborate with other small & local businesses & have done so quite a lot til now.

A oldschool barbershop - without the oldschool mentality.

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Our current barber chairs are beautiful vintage chairs from 1960s (it’s what we could afford) we treasure them very much & they got us thus far!

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Although, we are having reoccurring problems with our chair, a combination of them being old & parts not existing anymore.

We have fixed one of the multiple times but it returns to its state & the other one on the way. one we can’t offer shaves on (lay back) & won’t go up to accommodate our height, making our working rough on the back.

They are also narrow, not accommodating everyone. Pretty much - we love them but the have to go to allow us to offer all services & move forward. Sadly we don’t have the funds, as small & pretty new business, to replace the chairs but some clients kindly suggested crowdfunding!

We do not want to raise our prices to try and raise the funds replace them with new (& guaranteed) chairs, this way if someone would like to help they can!

Personal thank you to clients who suggested crowd funding to raise for replacement that we just can’t afford.


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We plan to replace the chair with worn most reliable brand within our reach! They are of great quality, guarantee & products for life.

This way we know parts can be replaced, how the chairs work & also the main guy in the UK who can support any servicing, repairs or parts.

We will aim to have more rewards added over the weeks once we explore more ideas.

We will aim to have more rewards added over the weeks once we explore more ideas.

If you’re able to donate some “rewards” to our cause we would be super keen to hear from you!

Thanks you so much for reading 

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Rewards

This project offered rewards

£25 or more

Pinaud Clubman aftershave lotion, Original

With a £25 pledge, you can select to receive a bottle of our infamous & much loved Pinaud Clubman Original Aftershave Lotion. Powdery fresh fragrance, if you have had a service at High Society you most likely know the one! These are a hit with our clients & sell out every time! Will be hand delivered or pick up in store

£30 or more

Meal for 2 at Fin

Belfast’s finest fish joint based in the heart of the city at Trademarket. Choose from a select of seasonal changing fresh fish dishes from a Hake supper to Monkfish spring rolls! You’ll not be disappointed, it is a MUST TRY

£40 or more

Voucher for Haircut or Hot Towel Shave at HS

As our way to say thank you for helping us - Make a donation of & get a voucher for a haircut or a Hot Towel Shave at High Society. You can use this or gift it to someone! All our services include refreshments such as espresso, beer & whiskey!

£40 or more

Weavers Dry Gin

A bottle of the beautiful Weavers dry gin. Make a pledge & help us out at the same time. What’s not to love?

£70 or more

Pottery & Prosecco workshop

Pottery & Prosecco! Maybe for yourself or you it’s some friends. 4 spaces available! An afternoon of pottery and Prosecco in Conway mill, Belfast with @sturdy ceramics. Here you will be guided through the basics in slab built pottery while making your own bespoke vessel and have a 1/1 practice on the potters wheel whilst your glass gets topped up with bubbles. Just message @sturdy_ceramics to arrange a suitable date for all.

£500 or more

100th Monkey Bakery | Private bread class & meal

A really cool way to help us & you to host & indulge! For 3-4 people, Ciaran (owner & creator of 100th monkey bakery), will host a private bread making class, where you can choose what you’d like to focus on, talk through all the grains & get intimate lesson & opportunity to bake. Ciaran will then go on to cook the group a private meal. This price has been set by himself. All classes previously sold out. Date negotiable

£20 or more

Bags of Lucid Coffee Roasters filter & espresso

Brazil Fazenda Mio Lot C04 Honey Peaberry - Espresso Velvety, Fruity, Nutty & Balanced Acidity Flavours: Stone fruits, Macadamia, Praline Colombia Popyan Reserve - Espresso Medium Acidity, sweet, balanced Flavours: Mandarin, Caramel, Vanilla Colombia - Tablon De Gomez - Filter Balanced, Med/High Acidity, High sweetness, Full Bodied Flavours: Mandarin, Blackcurrant Jam, Fig Rolls, Bakers Chocolate

£30 or more

Pie Queen’s Box of 4 sweet pies

The best Pie dealer in our wee city, Pie Queen based in Trade Market is offering up a box of 4 sweet pies with your pledge! You’ll not tastes better - fact.

£50 or more

£50 reward - theSexton Irish Whiskey & glassware

To reward your extreme generosity, for every donation of £50 or over, you will be gifted a a bottle of the Sexton Irish Whiskey, distilled here in Northern Ireland, aged in sherry casks. A beautiful & local luxury drink & exclusive glassware that cannot be bought! Please note, must be local to redeem as it will be hand delivered by us or alternatively collected in our shop

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