Save Inkslingers Tattoo

Hi there.
   My name is Ian Parkin. Just like every other tattoo crew out there, me and the rest of the artists at my studio have been hit hard by covid and the subsequent lockdowns. Renting a studio in Newcastle city centre is expensive. We’ve had no really help from the government. The studio building was built in 1835; and needs regular repairs. Heavy snowfall has covered the roof and an accumulation of exterior debris (which has built up over years and the landlord assured us would be removed) has  blocked the opening to the covered Victorian guttering in the roof space; this has then caused the water to sit in the old lead piping inside. This has frozen, expanded, ruptured the pipes and then melted; causing flooding to destroy internal walls, flooring, ceiling boards and generally make a mess of things. The nature of our lease means that since the damage is technically internal; the landlord will not consider allowing us to claim on the buildings insurance, even though the damage has originated from lack of exterior maintenance, which is their responsibility. Our interior insurance policy doesn’t cover damage caused by an I repaired exterior issue.  This is not the first time we have had to undertake repairs like this to our beloved shop - but as you all know, we are living in extremely difficult times. I am 100% aware that this is not a priority to anyone, and that there are so many great causes out there that you can support - but any help would be appreciated. 

   Thank you for reading.

   IP and the Inkslingers Crew.