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Tied Up in Notts Mill Co-op
Nottingham, United Kingdom
£6,140
raised so far
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Aim
Help me bust the doors off my home kitchen and move into a co-operative bakery space, right in the heart of Sneinton Market Avenues
Hi,
I'm Rob. I run Tied Up in Notts, a human scale sourdough bakery using local organic stoneground flour.
Celebration
After an amazing five years in the home bakery business - it’s time to celebrate and diversify. I'm starting a new chapter, and I need your help to raise some funds in exchange for some tasty merch and rewards!
Bakers caps
Challenges
It’s been real mixing and shaping thousands of pretzels, pastries and breads all at home by hand. And particularly challenging in a neurodivergent household with sensory needs and limited dedicated space for autonomy and retreat. We are at a pivotal moment, yet optimistic and hopeful to reclaim our family kitchen back as a sanctuary zone, much like a new baking space would be for me.
Smashing them psychological barriers!
Dough
The money raised here will go towards a baker's van, some rent to get me started and some baking wares like trays, stackable tubs and more bread baskets. Not mind-blowing stuff (unless you're a baker!), but a fundamental part of the process to bring you the goods.
A New Home
I've been test baking in the new Flour Kitchen at Nottingham Mill Co-op, and I'm excited to say I think I've found a new home! Work is underway to kit the space out for the first bakers to hit the ground running. That's me - case study in point! With a handful of new products up my sleeve to bring to market, I can't wait to share them with you all.
Nottingham Mill Co-op
Markets
Sherwood, Carrington and Sneinton hustles will continue. The energy to resist oppressive structures that control our food will continue. Stockists will emerge. Snacks are in the pipeline. More collaborations. New market locations. Viennoiserie! But the most radical shift of all will be a new base for Tied Up in Notts, right in the heart of small business - Sneinton Market Avenues. I'm excited!
Wild carbs forever
Connection
There is so much joy and connection between bread, the miller and the land worker. Right back to regenerating our soil’s health and building resilience against climate change. As a baker I feel a duty of care for my community as much as I am a part of it. But keeping things on the small and local is tough. Margins narrow as ethics widen. But I’m determined to keep going with real, accessible food.
Thank You!
One of the things that keeps me going and especially buoyant is the people coming to buy my stuff, week in week out. Thank you for reading, and supporting the next big step in bringing my bakes to the wider community, and promoting a more sustainable food system here in Nottingham.
Harmony onward, friends!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made