Haynes Gourmet create GoFundMe page to help with roof payments

Haynes Gourmet, which was founded four years ago, have an old barn on their property and following a surge of orders to pack their goods, it was evidently clear that the business needed more space for storage.

They decided to use the barn for additional storage capacity but after seeing that the roof needed a repair, it was later revealed that the beams ‘holding up the roof was rotten and eaten with woodworm.’

The roof has since been replaced but at some cost, as the business are now hoping to reach their goal of £5,000 to pay for the bill.

Haynes Gourmet

So far, £1,691 has been raised.

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Founder Charity Haynes said: “We had been told that the roof should be able to be repaired, and not need replacing, so we took the plunge and booked in the builders.

“We tried to keep costs down as best we could.

“We did whatever work we could ourselves so that we could save money.

“We pulled down the ceiling panels, knocked through the wall partitions, and pulled up the flooring.

“It was an exhausting job.

“We pulled everything out and had to drag it out of the barn to be disposed of.

“We had nothing but a big empty shell of a barn, which was pretty depressing, so we had no choice but to go ahead with a new roof.

“The main thing was that the roof would be safe for years to come, and a beautiful old barn was saved.”

The barn was redone

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There are also incentives for those who donate to the cause as individuals who contribute between a £1 to £30 will have a discount code sent to them which can be spent in their online shop, whilst those who give more than £30, will receive a new six Mini Jar box which is worth £14.99.

The Bestseller Gourmet Gift Box

Individuals who donate £50 and above will get a six Mini Jar box and their bestseller Gourmet Gift Box which will be delivered straight to their door, with those who give £200 or more will receive the same items, as well as a handmade Tennessee leather apron.

Finally, if £500 or more is donated by an individual, they will receive a six Mini Jar box, their Bestseller Gourmet Gift Box, and a luxury Atlanta leather apron.

She continued: “I am a very proud person.

“I don't like asking for help.

“I like to power through and sort things out myself.

“So, I did not take the decision to start a GoFundMe lightly.

Luxury Atlanta leather apron

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“The truth is, the barn renovation bill came to over double what it had originally been quoted and for us, this was huge.

“We thought we could just pay the builders and try out best to get by, but it has been hard.

"The build cost has eaten into money that we need to pay our bills, and buy in more product.

“Our online sales, although ticking over, have dropped significantly since lockdown has eased and the weather has improved.

Tennessee leather apron

“We need help, or I might not be able to keep this business going.

“If you can help by just giving a few pounds, you will help me keep my dream alive, and keep our family-run business going amid what has been a crazy year.”

To visit the GoFundMe page, go to uk.gofundme.com/f/barnmageddon-help-haynes-gourmet-bounce-back or haynesgourmet.com.