We're still collecting donations
On the 11th February 2022 we'd raised £7,810 with 168 supporters in 197 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
The Queery
by The Queery in Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Total raised £8,252
raised so far172
supportersRaising funds to open a queer radical bookshop and small vegan cafe within the next few months.
by The Queery in Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Regular Donations: After you have completed your donation you will be able to set-up a regular donation arrangement to continue supporting this great cause.
New stretch target
All extra funds will go towards any extra start up costs that need to be covered as well as hosting free community events at the space
HI FRIENDS!
Do you also think Brighton is missing a queer radical space? We’re working to open one within the next few months! We’re currently in the fundraising stage, and there’s still much to do!
What will the space be like?
The Queery will be a co-op, owned and run by its members. Its main focus will be the benefit of the local queer community. It will be run in a non-hierarchical way, with solidarity at its heart. A space for queers, by queers.
The Queery will have a radical bookstore, a small library, a small vegan café, a space available to hire for workshops, talks, classes, meetings, support groups, open mics, film nights and much more! It will also be wheelchair accessible.
Bills and wages will be paid with the sale of stock and food, but nobody will ever be turned away. The space will be available to everyone! The library will be there for anyone to enjoy, the cafe will sell food with prices on a sliding scale and we will have a Pay It Forward scheme for those who need it.
We want to create a space where all queers feel safe and welcome, a place where we can find freedom and belonging, our own little corner in this hostile world. To achieve this, The Queery will have a zero tolerance policy on homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, fatbophia, xenophobia, racism, ableism. We believe in the abolition of binaries, borders, prisons, the state and capitalism.
Why do we need funding?
We’re hoping to raise whatever we can to put towards stocking books, comics and graphic novels. Some will be mainstream, but a specific focus will be put on small and independent queer presses and authors who we are already reaching out to and very excited to support! The funds will also go towards the initial setup of the space.
Some of the things we’d like to do/have in the space:
- Open mic nights
- Author Events
- Queer health and HIV awareness workshops
- Drug safety workshops
- Abolition workshops
- Local art exhibitions
- Film nights
- Reading clubs
- Craft nights
- Yoga classes
- Life drawing classes
- Support groups meetings
- Readings for children
- A bi-weekly fayre where local queer folx can sell their homemade items
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
We're looking forward to making this project a reality and seeing you all in the space when it opens!
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Check out our website for more details ❤️
How else can you help?
If you can't afford to donate but would still like to help make The Queery a reality, you can help us by:
- Spreading the word. Tell your friends and family about us!
- Sharing our Crowdfunder. You can help us reach our goal by sharing and recommending this Crowdfunder!
- Liking and sharing our Social Media. Like us on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram!
REWARDS
- If you pledge £20, you get a bookmark or your choice.
- If you pledge £25, you get a candle with the queer flag of your choice! These are some of the ones we've made so far :)
- If you pledge £40, you can choose between a black T-shirt or a black tote bag with The Queery logo on the front.
- If you pledge £75, you get a candle + T-shirt/Tote
- If you pledge £100, you get a candle + a T-shirt/tote + a bookmark + a selection of zines
THANK YOU!!!
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£20 or more
Bookmark
We have two amazing bookmark choices designed by a fellow queer. Email us if you have a preference!
£25 or more
Candle
Homemade candles made with vegan wax, wooden wicks and recycled jars
£40 or more
T-shirt
Black or white T-shirt with The Queery logo on the front. T-shirts are from No Sweat:
"No Sweat is a grassroots campaign that builds solidarity among workers’ worldwide. We look to global social justice movements and to the international workers’ movement to build common, united, campaigning action against workplace exploitation and the sweatshop bosses.
No Sweat stands for workers’ solidarity."
(Email us if you want a specific colour)
£40 or more
Tote bag
Black tote bag with The Queery logo. Tote bags are from No Sweat: "No Sweat is a grassroots campaign that builds solidarity among workers’ worldwide. We look to global social justice movements and to the international workers’ movement to build common, united, campaigning action against workplace exploitation and the sweatshop bosses.
No Sweat stands for workers’ solidarity."
£75 or more
T-shirt and Candle
A candle and a black or white T-shirt with The Queery logo on the front. T-shirts are from No Sweat: "No Sweat is a grassroots campaign that builds solidarity among workers’ worldwide. We look to global social justice movements and to the international workers’ movement to build common, united, campaigning action against workplace exploitation and the sweatshop bosses. No Sweat stands for workers’ solidarity." (Email us for candle options)
£75 or more
Tote bag and Candle
Black tote bag with The Queery logo. Tote bags are from No Sweat: "No Sweat is a grassroots campaign that builds solidarity among workers’ worldwide. We look to global social justice movements and to the international workers’ movement to build common, united, campaigning action against workplace exploitation and the sweatshop bosses. No Sweat stands for workers’ solidarity"
Homemade flag candles made with vegan wax and recycled jars
£100 or more
T-shirt/Tote Bag, Candle and Queer Zines
See description of rewards above for details.
Please Email or DM us your candle preference :)