Bringing Life Back to the High Street – The Phone Box Café ☕📞
Who We Are
Hi, I’m Robert Harper, and I run Hollingdean Performing Arts CIC, a community-focused organisation dedicated to bringing creativity and inclusivity to our local area. With a passion for community projects and sustainable business, I’m excited to launch a unique coffee stand inside a reconditioned phone box.
This isn’t just about coffee—it’s about revitalising a historic space, creating a local meeting point, and offering affordable, high-quality drinks in a way that benefits the environment and the community.
Why a Phone Box Café?
Traditional red phone boxes are a symbol of British heritage, but many are now unused or falling into disrepair. Instead of letting them go to waste, we want to restore and repurpose one into a unique, eco-friendly coffee stand.
✅ Supporting the Local Community – A new place to meet, chat, and enjoy great coffee.
✅ Upcycling an Iconic Structure – Giving an old phone box a fresh new purpose.
✅ Sustainable and Low-Waste – Using recyclable materials and ethical coffee suppliers.
✅ Creating Local Opportunities – The potential to offer work experience or barista training.
How Your Support Will Help
We need your help to transform this phone box into a fully functional mini café. The funds raised will go towards:
🔹 Phone Box Refurbishment (£1,500) – Cleaning, repainting, and making it structurally sound.
🔹 Specialist Coffee Equipment (£2,000) – A compact coffee machine, grinder, and eco-friendly cups.
🔹 Licensing and Setup Costs (£1,000) – Permits, safety checks, and initial stock.
🔹 Signage and Branding (£500) – Making it stand out as a welcoming, community-focused spot.
Total Target: £5,000