The Haunted Bookshop in Bristol is trying to raise £20,000 to save it from closing due to financial pressures caused by a recent drop in customers. Owner Monika Killer has started a crowd fundraiser, which has seen over 450 supporters pledge over £7,500 to save the shop. The bookshop provides a support network for city artists and small businesses, and Killer describes it as a place where people who often feel like they don't belong can find friendship, acceptance, and a sense of home.
Bristol Bookshop Seeks £20k to Stay Open Amid Heatwave
UKPulse Money DeskThe Haunted Bookshop in Bristol is trying to raise £20,000 to save it from closing due to financial pressures caused by a recent drop in customers.
- The Haunted Bookshop is trying to raise £20,000 to stay open
- The bookshop has fallen behind on essential bills due to a drop in footfall caused by the heatwave
- Over 450 supporters have pledged over £7,500 to save the shop
Why this matters: The bookshop provides a support network for city artists and small businesses, and its closure would be a severe loss for the community.
What this means for you: If you are a supporter of independent bookshops or a local business owner, you may be interested in contributing to the crowd fundraiser to help save The Haunted Bookshop.