07/02/2026
Overnight there was a huge fire in Blackpool which has affected a couple of small businesses who are at the heart of Blackpool's community and help those who are in need.
Please, if you can, give this post a read and a share, as every share counts and so does every penny to help them get back on their feet and helping more families.
❤️ Community Recovery Fundraiser – Waterloo Road Fire (Blackpool)
Following the major commercial building fire on Waterloo Road, Blackpool, on Friday, 6 February 2026 (23:30), we’re launching a community fundraiser to support everyone affected.
This has hit local community spaces hard — including Smart Mart (and neighbouring Smart Play Blackpool) and South Shore Pitstop Cafe. South Shore Pitstop is known for being a warm, welcoming place with the mantra “arrive as a customer, leave as a friend”, and Smart Mart helps families access essentials through brand-new, ex-display, and pre-loved items at the cheapest rates you’ll find in town.
✅ Donate here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/waterloo-road-fire-community-fundraising-for-thoese-effected
📣 If you can’t donate, please share — it really helps.
Where the money will go:
All donations will support practical recovery needs arising from the fire, and any remaining funds will be split equally between Smart Mart (Including Smart Play Blackpool) and South Shore Pitstop Community Cafe to help them rebuild and continue supporting the community.
No processing fees are charged by our fundraising platform, so all funds will be used to support those affected (Unless you optionally donate to help the platform continue to support fundraising efforts like ours).
Please also help by keeping comments kind and avoiding speculation while the situation is assessed.
Thank you for showing up for Blackpool. ❤️
FOR THOSE AFFECTED: Please contact us if you need support, and we will do what we can to help you. Our amazing community is already coming together to help get things in place for you all.
Solo Parents United CIC is a Community Interest Company registered with Companies House. We are fully insured. This fundraiser is being shared in good faith to support those affected by the Waterloo Road fire. Funds will be handled transparently and distributed as stated on the fundraiser page (in line with regulations concerning donations and fundraising).