Forum members agree to lend a small amount (maximum £25?) Scott then pays back the loan over say a year, interest free? If we can get enough people it could help scott bulk buy some materials and get himself on better footing* In the unlikely event things don't go as planned we've only lost £25.
*Scott, sorry if this sounds condescending, I just see this as a great opportunity for the forum to support a good business and a good person.
I'd be up for that