Help James Build a Sustainable Craft Business
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The Backstory
I have chronic pain that limits my ability to work. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with 'facet joint arthropathy' which is a disease of the joints. For me this means I'm in constant pain and can experience painful spasms.
How it's Affected Me
Earlier this year I was working multiple jobs but the physical aspects involved had a toll on my health. Although I've applied for many, many jobs there's few that meet the requirements I need to ensure I can still manage my health. Months on I'm still job hunting and the money I now receive on welfare isn't enough to cover living and medical costs.
My Plan
For the past few months I've been working on starting my own sustainable craft business called 'The Arch End'. I hope to begin selling handmade natural soaps at markets as part of this. I also intend for any profit I make to go towards making donations of quality soap to local homeless shelters, and growing the business to a point where I can make those donations a regular thing.
The Problem
Under Australian law I require a license costing $200 to make and sell soap. I'll also need to have insurance which costs at a minimum of $300 a year. The problem here is that I've recently moved out of an unsafe environment, and used all of my savings to get myself out quickly.
How You Can Help
Any donations to help me cover these costs would be greatly appreciated. Your assistance will go a long way towards helping me to build a stable future for myself while living with a chronic illness.
You can check out my Facebook page and soap making journey here
I have chronic pain that limits my ability to work. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with 'facet joint arthropathy' which is a disease of the joints. For me this means I'm in constant pain and can experience painful spasms.
How it's Affected Me
Earlier this year I was working multiple jobs but the physical aspects involved had a toll on my health. Although I've applied for many, many jobs there's few that meet the requirements I need to ensure I can still manage my health. Months on I'm still job hunting and the money I now receive on welfare isn't enough to cover living and medical costs.
My Plan
For the past few months I've been working on starting my own sustainable craft business called 'The Arch End'. I hope to begin selling handmade natural soaps at markets as part of this. I also intend for any profit I make to go towards making donations of quality soap to local homeless shelters, and growing the business to a point where I can make those donations a regular thing.
The Problem
Under Australian law I require a license costing $200 to make and sell soap. I'll also need to have insurance which costs at a minimum of $300 a year. The problem here is that I've recently moved out of an unsafe environment, and used all of my savings to get myself out quickly.
How You Can Help
Any donations to help me cover these costs would be greatly appreciated. Your assistance will go a long way towards helping me to build a stable future for myself while living with a chronic illness.
You can check out my Facebook page and soap making journey here
Organizer
James Chadfield
Organizer
Chermside West QLD
