my business be able to do pride events this summer

Hi, I am Emily, the owner of a small, inclusive LGBTQ+ business called EmKayCrafts. I have been running my business for over 4 years now and I love what I do.

Last year, I did my first summer of pride events, which meant going to different towns/cities and selling my products. I want to be able to do the same this year. However, the fees to actually be able to do these events can be pricey. At the moment, my business is not doing so well and is constantly at the risk of closing, mainly because the social media algorithms are not what they used to be. Times are hard for so many people right now and products like mine are just not an essential purchase. Unfortunately, with a lack of income coming in, this leads to so many worries about my business.

This year I want to do as many pride events as I can, so I can get my business name out there. One of the events I did last year is Leeds Pride and I have been lucky to be offered a stall again this year. However the price for the stall is £300 plus £60 VAT. At the moment, with the way my business is, that is a HUGE sum of money to have to pay and it also means that before I have even sold anything at the event, I will have almost had to pay £400.

I hate to be asking for help but I have just over one month to raise the money so I am able to do Leeds Pride. It would mean I would be able to pay for my stall and not lose lots of my profit on the day. If you would like to help contribute I would be so so grateful, however big or small! I do have other events coming up too, so if I do go over my target, it would go towards other events.