Support for Black City Records after a break-in.

On 7th September, our dear neighbour at Black City Records was the victim of a break-in.

I have set up this GoFundMe to show support and love to Dave.

Whilst the damage can be fixed; the emotional impact will be long-lasting.

Donate where possible or buy direct from his website: https://www.blackcityrecords.co.uk/

(Only donate within your means).

The outpouring of love and support for Dave and his business has already been overwhelming.

Post from Dave:

"Last night at 23:30ish Black City was broken into. We got notifications via our CCTV that there was movement in the shop and on checking noticed a figure searching through every nook and cranny in the shop. We immediately called the police and made our way there. Sadly they had done what they felt they had to do before the police or anyone from The Gryphon could make it there in time. When we arrived we found that the glass to one of the front doors had been put in by an iron bar. All the cash on the premises had been stolen, two charity collection tins were also taken (I know, classy right?) and our computer system and till system were completely smashed to pieces as well as some of the CCTV cameras ripped from the walls.

We are totally floored by it all and typing this this morning is proving more emotionally difficult than I’d had ever imagined!

We’ve worked tirelessly for the better part of over two years on the tiniest of margins to get the shop to where it’s at and to see this happen in a matter of minutes is truly devastating.

Needless to say we will be shut for a while but we will keep you up to speed with everything that happens. Fortunately we do have some good footage of the complete oxygen thief that decided to tear our little metal haven apart and I would ask that you share this in the hope that someone recognises them and something may happen. Hopefully the shop will be getting fingerprinted today.

I really need to say a huge thanks to John and Matt from the The Gryphon for being there on hand to help us through it all last night - especially Matt for staying the night in the shop to make sure it was secure! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.

For now we have a day of working out what to do next, clearing up, fixing everything and trying to deal with the tidal waves of emotions we’re feeling right now.

If you have an order with us for delivery or collection please bear with us, we will get you sorted as always. Our online shop is of course still open - we really need your support right now.

Thanks everyone.

David "

Thank you for your support.

John Ashby

The Gryphon

Bristol Metal Quarter