The home of creative crowdfunding
Crowdfunder and Creative UK have teamed up to support the UK’s creative and cultural sectors and with 0% platform fees for creative projects, you’ll keep more of the funds you raise.
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The home of creative crowdfunding
0% platform fees for creative projects when you start crowdfunding
Empowering the future of creativity together
Creative organisations are four times more likely to face obstacles when seeking growth finance*. Traditional funding isn’t working for the sector, but there is another way.
That’s where Creative UK and Crowdfunder come in. We’re giving artists, filmmakers, designers, musicians, and community groups the tools to raise money directly from the crowd and turn bold ideas into reality.
Fee free fundraising
We're offering 0% platform fees to creative projects meaning you keep more of what you raise.
Raise more with rewards
Incentivise donations with exclusive perks for your backers like workshops, discounted tickets or limited addition artwork.
Flexible payouts
Crowdfunder has made it easier for project owners to manage payouts, giving you more control over when you receive your funds.
Calling Scotland’s creatives: get up to £10,000 for your project
Creative projects in Scotland can now access up to £10,000 in match funding through a partnership between Crowdfunder and Creative Scotland. With £250,000 available to support artists and creatives enriching the nation’s cultural life, start your project today to apply.
Successful creative crowdfunding projects
Edinburgh Filmhouse
£331,798 from 3,164 supporters
Filmhouse has been a cornerstone of Edinburgh’s cultural life for generations. With community at its heart, the project focused on reviving this historic venue—creating an inclusive space for audiences to explore world cinema, champion local talent, and engage in creative discovery.
Another Fine Fest
Another Fine Fest 2024 has been a vibrant cultural beacon in Ulverston, celebrating community, creativity, and the legacy of Stan Laurel. For its 10th anniversary, the project aimed to sustain and elevate this free, inclusive, multi-arts festival bringing live music, street theatre, visual art, performance, workshops, and family-friendly entertainment to the heart of the town.
Doc Rowe Film
The Doc Rowe Film and Archive Project set out to digitise and preserve a vast collection documenting British folk traditions. Spanning six decades, the archive will be housed at the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, with support from partners including the BFI and English Folk Dance and Song Society.
Live creative crowdfunding projects
Help us invest in a vintage foil blocking press
Help us invest in a refurbished 1970s foil blocking machine and keep traditional print thriving!
Sterts: More on the Moor
Back creative futures in South East Cornwall: fund training, access, and community arts for all.
Marmalade is Missing!
Help bring Marmalade is Missing! to life, a 2D masterpiece where women lead, queer sisterhood...
From Waste to Waves
Turn Cornwall’s beach plastic into boards, benches & skills through creativity, connection, and c...
Life in Fife Archive & Podcast
I aim to preserve the stories of Fife, past & present, and share them. These stories will be...
Pure: Proof of Concept
This crowdfunder is to aid in funding our our proof of concept for the feature film Pure.
JamUp! Virtual Pets for Kids with Additional Needs
Help our 13 virtual pets support children with extra needs to stay hydrated, prepare for...
Threads - An Aerial Story of Connection
We would love to raise the funds for a mini tour to bring our aerial, live music and spoken word...
LOVE/HATE Short Film
Support Our Trans Masc Led Short Film (LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Discrimination, Online Bullying,...
Your Eyes, My Voice - Documentary
Blinded by state police, Fabiola Campillai rises in search of justice. Your Eyes, My Voice tells...
Genuine Fakes
Genuine Fakes the film is all about community, we want to invite our crowd funders to be extra's...
Creative Screen Retreats - Scholarships
Help us fund scholarships for Creative Screen Retreats to empower the next generation of...
How crowdfunding works
Tell your story
Be open about your situation, why support matters and set a realistic target. Bring it to life with a short video.
Add exciting rewards
Give people rewards they’ll love: exclusive products, merch, naming a seat, or behind-the-scenes tours.
Promote everywhere
Use social media, your mailing list, posters in your venue, and the local press to shout about your campaign.
Get funded
Collect donations, apply for match funding, thank supporters, and build momentum.
Crowdfunding FAQs
How does crowdfunding for creative projects work?
Crowdfunding for your creative project couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and start telling your story. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.
How do I set up a crowdfunding page?
It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your cause with Crowdfunder:
- Create your crowdfunding profile
- Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
- Apply for +Extra funding to boost your fundraising
- Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd
How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?
The funds you raise from your creative project fundraising project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project.
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