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A GoFundMe for the Cat Cafe has been set up to save the beloved Manchester venue
Over £1,000 has been raised so far
A regular has set up a GoFundMe to help save Manchester’s beloved Cat Cafe from closure.
Lindsay Cooke has organised a fundraiser to save the Manchester Cat Cafe after the venue recently announced its permanent closure due to the pandemic.
Lindsay’s GoFundMe reads: “Today Manchester cat cafe announced its closure due to the pandemic and being unable to agree a new lease with the landlord on 103 high street, Manchester.
“Sadly all of the ten cats at the cafe are now being re-homed and staff are being laid off.
“I know that money is tight at the moment with many people furloughed or out of work but anything that people can spare would help so much.
Lindsay continued: “Many people will say “well it’s just a cafe why should we donate?” Its not just a cafe with cats they staff offer various film nights and times for autistic people to visit as well as quiz evenings and other fun things.
“For me the closure of this happy place is upsetting as I am an autistic adult who is also disabled. This was my place to relax and be happy after a stressful day at work. I don’t know where I will go if this place closes as I need routine to keep me grounded. This place means the world to me and many others.
“Please donate and if you can’t donate please share the hell out of this on every social media platform available.”
So far 73 people have donated and more than £1,000 has been raised of the £5,000 target.
Manchester Cat Cafe / Facebook
The Cat Cafe opened in the Northern Quarter in 2016, and gave the public a chance to enjoy a cup of tea, natter and the company of plenty of cats.
Owned by sisters Ellie and Sarah Close, the duo say they are ‘truly heartbroken’ by the news, but the impact of Covid-19 on their business has given them no choice but to close.
This means they will have to permanently shut the High Street site as the lease is coming to an end.
Times are hard at the moment, but please dig deep if you can – you can donate here.