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Start
up costs were considerable - and these have been largely met by
donations from local churches (and wider church denominations),
charitable trusts, companies and from individual members of local
church congregations.
The
café provides a much needed point of contact, and a safe and convenient
venue for people of all ages to relax, unwind, find refreshment, and
connect with friends.
Older
members of the community can find companionship and take a breather.
Those with young children can meet and relax, while their children
can play safely in the facilities provided. Young people can come in
after school and surf the net safely, as the computers have controls
fitted to prevent access to offensive and dangerous websites.
Any profits or trading surpluses we make are ploughed back into our work with young people in Heald Green.
Our products are as far as possible fairly traded, to support hard pressed producers in the developing world.
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