In the past, it has been the people behind the Bar who over the last 3 decades Central Station has helped raise thousands for HIV/AIDS charities and has played host to LGBT+ theatre and numerous community groups from footballers to faith groups, as well as funeral services for four customers whose families were unknown.
Now after having to close for eight months in the Lockdown, it is Central Station that needs us to return all the past generosity as they are having severe financial problems that were not of their making. Times are hard for everyone, but with no steady income in sight, annual rent of £95,000 (about $120,000), and other bills continuing to mount, they are struggling to stay in business and to keep this unique venue alive.
Why do we care? Well, before QUEERGURU was founded in Miami in 2015, our editor was based in London, and for a few years in the 1990’s was a ‘neighbor to the Bar and so was personally aware of its very success in the local community. Every struggling queer space needs our support, but this one is personal.
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https://uk.gofundme.com/f/support-central-station/donate
Labels: 2021, bar, Central Station, London
