"I didn't expect it to hit so soon. I'm thrilled and just over the moon.
"These past weeks have shown the absolute necessity of a place like Lunar Cafe in York - which is open for everyone!
"Having a dedicated safe space for LGBTQIA+ folk guarantees a wonderful environment that accepts, supports and empowers those who are still targeted around the world (even in our beautiful city of York).
"Hitting this target also means that we can start somewhere and build up over time in order to hold small wedding ceremonies, accommodate LGBT+ choirs and have better accessibility for the disabled members of the community.