Lucy Knowles, 23, runs 41 Sugar Lane in Coniston Drive, a small hut stocked with homemade cakes and drinks that operates on a trust-based payment system. A drink from 41 Sugar Lane on Coniston Drive, Preston (Image: Lucy Knowles)Lucy said: "I’m autistic, and I’ve always struggled to find structure and enjoyment in traditional jobs. A delicious-looking cake from 41 Sugar Lane on Coniston Drive, Preston (Image: Lucy Knowles)"I decided to take a leap of faith, follow my passion for baking and put everything into building my own business." She estimates the shortfalls are costing her between £5 and £10 a day, a loss she says adds up quickly for a small business. She said: "I’m incredibly proud of how much 41 Sugar Lane has grown in such a short space of time.