Vote for what you want
Real problems people wish someone would solve. Pick a category, read the pain point, and vote — your demand helps businesses know what to build.
I'd fix things if I knew where the repair café is this month
The toaster's fixable, the zip's gone on a good jacket, but YouTube tutorials end in tears. Repair cafés exist locally yet dates scatter across Facebook events. Would you pay a concierge that books you into the next slot with the right volunteer?
Clothes keep ripping and fast fashion isn't the answer
Reheeling shoes and patching jeans used to be normal; now it's hard to find anyone affordable. Sending to the brand's repair service takes six weeks. Would you subscribe to a clothes-repair pickup that returns within days?
Old laptops and cables are cluttering the cupboard — responsibly
Council tips have queues, retailer take-back schemes want proof of purchase you lost years ago. You know dumping isn't right but WEEE recycling feels obscure. Would you book a doorstep electronics recycling pickup?
This sideboard could be lovely if someone knew how to upcycle it
Charity shops won't take it, landfill feels wrong, and you've neither the tools nor the Pinterest skills. Professional restorers quote more than buying new. Would you hire a furniture upcycler who collects, transforms, and returns it?
Zero-waste grocery shopping shouldn't require four separate shops
Loose lentils, refill oils, and plastic-free veg rarely sit in one trolley. Delivery slots from niche stores are limited and minimum orders sting. Would you pay for a low-waste grocery box tailored to your postcode?
Where's my nearest refill station for shampoo and detergent?
You'd switch to reusables if you knew a convenient stop on your commute. Google Maps shows cafés, not bulk refill points. Would you use an app that maps verified refill stations with stock levels?
I want to see our household carbon footprint without a PhD
Banks and energy firms throw vague 'green' badges around but never show actionable numbers. Offsetting feels like guilt money with no behaviour change. Would you pay for a simple dashboard that tracks flights, food, and fuel?
Installing a home EV charger shouldn't take eight phone calls
You've got off-street parking and a grant form, yet installers ghost you or quote wildly different labour. The fuse board might need work — nobody explains that upfront. Would you use an EV charger concierge with fixed-scope quotes?
What's the sensible order for green home improvements?
Heat pump, solar, batteries, windows — every salesman pushes their trade first. Doing it wrong wastes thousands and your EPC barely moves. Would you pay for a whole-home plan prioritised by payback and comfort?
I'd grow veg if I had an allotment without the ten-year wait
Council waiting lists are legendary and your patio pots died in the heatwave. Community gardens exist but membership is opaque. Would you join a managed community plot with tools, water, and a starter course included?
We throw away too much food but meal planning apps ignore what's in the fridge
Sunday batch cook intentions collapse by Wednesday takeaway. Recipes assume you've got fresh ginger and half a fennel. Would you use a food-waste planner built around what's actually expiring in your kitchen?
Reusable packaging schemes never seem to collect from my street
You sign up to a brand's return loop, rinse containers, then no slot appears for weeks. Couriers miss the box and you're stuck storing tubs. Would you pay for a unified reusable packaging pickup that works across retailers?
I haven't got time to do a proper weekly shop
Work runs late, the list lives on three apps, and you always forget the cat food. Supermarket delivery slots are gone or stuffed with substitutions you didn't want. Would you hire a personal shopper who learns your preferences?
These trousers need taking in before Friday — who does same-day?
The wedding's this weekend and the waist is wrong; high-street tailors quote a week minimum. Driving into town twice for fitting isn't happening. Would you pay for alterations collected and returned within twenty-four hours?
I look fine but my wardrobe feels stuck in 2019
Remote work blurred what 'office' means and everything feels repetitive. Stylists online push £400 hauls you don't need. Would you book an affordable wardrobe refresh with a stylist who shops your size and budget?
Can I try clothes at home before I commit to keeping them?
Sizing varies wildly between brands and the post office queue for returns is punishing. Buying three sizes 'just in case' ties up your money. Would you use a try-before-you-buy box with a stylist's picks?
I need a thoughtful gift by tomorrow morning
It's your sister's birthday, you're blanking, and express delivery cut-off passed. Generic hampers feel lazy. Would you pay a gift concierge who sources, wraps, and delivers locally same day?
Toiletries always run out the day before a trip
Subscribe-and-save ships too much or too little and bathroom cabinets overflow. Remembering razors and shampoo is oddly stressful. Would you subscribe to essentials tuned to your household's actual usage?
My favourite shoes deserve resoling — where do I send them?
Good leather boots shouldn't go in the bin, but the cobbler on the high street closed years ago. Posting them yourself feels risky. Would you use a collect-resole-return service with tracked shipping?
This necklace clasp broke and the jeweller wants me to queue
Sentimental pieces shouldn't sit in a drawer for months waiting for a ten-minute repair. High-street chains only handle their own brands. Would you pay for jewellery repair pickup with insurance and photo updates?
I want a custom phone case tonight, not in three weeks
Mass-produced cases crack; personalised ones on Etsy miss the delivery window. You need something tough and actually fits your model. Would you pay for twenty-four-hour custom case design and local print?
Furnishing a flat without buying everything outright
You're renting for a year, don't want flat-pack regret, and Facebook Marketplace is a minefield. Hire purchase feels murky. Would you subscribe to furniture rental with delivery, setup, and collection included?
I've got loft stuff worth selling but zero patience for listings
Photographing, measuring, haggling, and arranging couriers for a £40 lamp isn't worth your Sunday. Charity shops reject half of it. Would you pay someone verified to sell on your behalf for a clear commission?
Flowers every fortnight without remembering to reorder
Supermarket bunches die fast; florist subscriptions forget your vase size. Special dates still sneak up despite calendar alerts. Would you subscribe to same-day flower delivery on a rhythm you choose?