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The Annex - a New Shopping Experience in Shetland
by Kaleidoscope Designs - Shetland in Shetland, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Total raised £1,553
raised so far24
supportersThe Annex will be a new shopping experience in Shetland, and will also provide an affordable retail space for other small businesses.
by Kaleidoscope Designs - Shetland in Shetland, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
New stretch target
The money will be used to convert the garage into a retail space. It will include a changing room for trying on clothes, a storage cupboard for stock etc. A chair for visitors to use, a cupboard for sellers to rent spaces in where they can leave orders for customers to collect, display units for other sellers to rent, shelving, rail. It will also include a wheelchair accessible ramp and door. Any extra money raised will go towards the decoration in the garage, advertising such as a sign and improving the parking area.
The Annex will be a new shopping experience in Shetland. Funding will be used to convert a garage into a retail space which will follow the cake fridge principle that is common within Shetland. Customers will be able to browse a selection of tie dye clothing, shoes and accessories from Kaleidoscope Designs - Shetland, as well as other small businesses, with the option to ring for assistance. Space will be rented out to these businesses for a small fee and there will also be an option to rent a space in the Collection Cubby, where orders can be left for customers to collect at their convenience. The Annex will be located in Gulberwick, a short distance from Lerwick and there is parking for at least 3 cars. It will be run by me, Robyn Jones, of Kaleidoscope Designs - Shetland.
Kaleidoscope Designs – Shetland was founded in September 2021 in Gulberwick, Shetland, which is just outside the modern Capital, Lerwick.
We specialise in tie dye clothing, shoes and accessories, all design and dyed by hand right here in Shetland. The main reason Kaleidoscope Designs was started was to allow for me to be able to work from home in order to manage my chronic illnesses and to also care for my husband Aled, who unfortunately suffers from long COVID. It also allows me to have a creative outlet, and due to the chaotic and unknown nature of tie dye, it is a very exciting process!
We offer a variety of different items for both adults and children, in a variety of different sizes ranging from new born right up to 6XL, so there is definitely something for everyone! Each item is absolutely unique – no two are the same.
After a year of trading, I know that the next step is to have a retail space, however, like a lot of other small businesses in Shetland and the UK, it is incredibly difficult to afford a retail space and also it can be difficult to be stocked in other outlets. I want to open The Annex to provide not only myself with a retail space, but also to provide an affordable selling option for other businesses in Shetland that have the same struggles. It also provides a relaxed shopping experience for the customer.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£5 or more
£5 Gift Card
If you donate £5 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a £5 gift card to spend on anything in The Annex once it's open!
£5 or more
Thank You Mention
If you donate £5 towards opening The Annex, your name will be added to the list of Crowdfunders who donated. This list will then be displayed within the shop!
£10 or more
Mystery Sock Bundle - Small
If you donate £10 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a mystery sock bundle, which will contain 2 pairs of socks in your chosen size and style.
£10 or more
A4 Thank You Poster
If you donate £10 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive an A4 poster of the thank you list as well! This will be posted to you once the list has been compiled and the posters have been printed once the Crowdfunder ends.
£10 or more
£10 Gift Card
If you donate £10 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a £10 gift card to spend on anything in The Annex once it's open!
£15 or more
Crowdfunder Pack - Small
If you donate £15 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a small Crowdfunder pack, which will contain a random pair of socks in your chosen size and style and a Crowdfunder exclusive tote bag.
£15 or more
£15 Gift Card
If you donate £15 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a £15 gift card to spend on anything in The Annex once it's open!
£20 or more
Mystery Sock Bundle - Medium
If you donate £20 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a mystery sock bundle, which will contain 4 random pairs of socks in your chosen size and style.
£20 or more
10% off for a Year
If you donate £20 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive 10% off all purchases for a year!
£20 or more
£20 Gift Card
If you donate £20 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a £20 gift card to spend on anything in The Annex once it's open!
£25 or more
Crowdfunder Pack - Medium
If you donate £25 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a medium Crowdfunder pack, which will contain two random pairs of socks in your chosen size and style, a tote bag and a small canvas pouch, both of which are Crowdfunder exclusives!
£30 or more
3 Months Collection Cubby Rental
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY - PLEASE MESSAGE BEFORE BUYING
This reward is for renting a collection cubby in The Annex when it is finished. Before buying, please message. I will need to see all necessary paperwork for insurance/safety testing. The Collection Cubby will be a space within The Annex where sellers can leave orders for customers to collect at their convenience. Once we've had a chat, this reward can be bought. Others will be refunded.
£30 or more
Shop Preview
If you donate £30 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also be able to come visit the day before the official opening, with 10% off any purchases made that day.
£35 or more
Crowdfunder Pack - Large
If you donate £35 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a large Crowdfunder pack, which will contain two random pairs of socks in your chosen size and style, a tote bag and an adult's apron, both of which are Crowdfunder exclusives!
£45 or more
T-shirt Goodie Bag
If you donate £45 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also receive a t-shirt goodie bag, which will contain a t-shirt in your chosen size, a tote bag (both of which are Crowdfunder exclusives) and other random rainbow goodies!
£50 or more
6 Months Collection Cubby Rental
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY - PLEASE MESSAGE BEFORE BUYING This reward is for renting a collection cubby in The Annex when it is finished. Before buying, please message. I will need to see all necessary paperwork for insurance/safety testing. The Collection Cubby will be a space within The Annex where sellers can leave orders for customers to collect at their convenience. Once we've had a chat, this reward can be bought. Others will be refunded.
£60 or more
3 Months Shelf Rental
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY - PLEASE MESSAGE BEFORE BUYING
This reward is for renting a shelf in The Annex when it is finished. Before buying, please message. I will need to see all necessary paperwork for insurance/safety testing and will need examples of your work to make sure there aren't too many similar items. Once we have had a chat and everything is agreed, this reward can be bought. Any others will be cancelled.
£100 or more
6 Months Shelf Rental
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY - PLEASE MESSAGE BEFORE BUYING
This reward is for renting a shelf in The Annex when it is finished. Before buying, please message. I will need to see all necessary paperwork for insurance/safety testing and will need examples of your work to make sure there aren't too many similar items. Once we have had a chat and everything is agreed, this reward an be bought. Any others will be cancelled.
£150 or more
Luxury Shopping Experience with Goodie Bag
If you donate £150 towards the opening of The Annex, not only will your name be added to the Thank You list displayed in the shop, but you will also be able to book a 2 hour slot for a sneak preview of the shop before opening for you and a friend, with refreshments provided and the option to shop before everyone else. You will also receive a T-Shirt Goodie Bag, and a card giving you 10% off all purchases for a whole year!