Football funding and crowdfunding

Helping your football club raise more

Hundreds of grassroots football clubs have used Crowdfunder to run successful football club funding campaigns. Engage your fan base and start a football crowdfunding project today.

Football crowdfunding projects

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Prize draws

Raise funds for your club with exclusive prizes for your fans

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Success stories

Explore projects who successfully raised funds on Crowdfunder

Making a difference for football clubs with match funding and crowdfunding

Setting up a project is quick and easy and our platform will guide you through the process. We’re here to support your football funding project with free webinars, resources and expert advice.

We have over £10 million in football grants and match funding charities and voluntary organisations. Your grassroots football funding project could be eligible for a pledge of up to £15,000 from partners like Sport England to take your campaign further.

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Why try football crowdfunding?

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Crowdfunding helps sports organisations feel more financially secure.

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Sports clubs build a network of engaged supporters through crowdfunding.

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Crowdfunding opens doors to new partnerships and collaborations for sports clubs.

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Running a sports crowdfunding projects significantly improves fundraising skills.

Football funding success stories

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Crickhowell FC

Match funding: £4,000

In May 2024, Crickhowell FC successfully raised £10,410 from 124 supporters on Crowdfunder, including £4,000 from match funding partner Sport Wales “A Place For Sport” fund.

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York RI AFC

Match funding: £6,000

York RI AFC project achieved their initial target and went on to raise £26,662 from 210 members of the community. This included £6,000 in funding from Sport England: Places and Spaces.

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Salford Red Devils

Total invested: £363,770

On June 5, 2023, a collective effort saw the Salford Red Devils successfully raise an impressive £363,770 with the support of 1290 investors in just 42 days.

Kick off your fundraising with a football prize draw

A football prize draw is the perfect way to raise money for your club’s crowdfunding campaign. Just like an online raffle, supporters can enter for a small fee to be in with a chance of winning exclusive football prizes. It’s a great way to boost your fundraising, reward loyal fans, and give back to the community that backs your club.

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How crowdfunding works

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Set up your page

Be open about your situation, your passion, and what support means for your clubs future.

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Add exciting rewards

Give people rewards they’ll love: game tickets, merch, naming a seat, or behind-the-scenes tours.

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Promote everywhere

Spread the word through socials, email, posters and press. Make supporters feel part of your journey.

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Get funded

Collect donations, apply for match funding, thank supporters, and build momentum.

The best platform for football grants and crowdfunding

No matter what level you’re at, our platform helps football clubs secure the funding or football grant they need. Whether you’re upgrading facilities, buying new kits, or covering travel expenses, combining community support with access to matched football funding creates real impact.

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New to crowdfunding?

Read our blog to discover how crowdfunding for your football club could be the game-changer you need.

Football crowdfunding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for football projects work?

Crowdfunding for community projects couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. 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 football 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 match funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

What are the benefits of raising football club funding with Crowdfunder?

The benefits of crowdfunding football club projects include:

  • Raise more money for your club
  • Boost awareness of your football crowdfunding project
  • Build an engaged community of fans and supporters
  • Give back to your loyal fans to thank them for their support
  • Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard

Who can set up a football crowdfunding project? 

English Football League teams and grassroots clubs alike can choose to set up a crowdfunder to raise football club funding. You might need to raise money to refurbish your ground, get a new kit, invest in more training for players, or even support an individual team member in need. 


How is crowdfunding for football clubs paid out?

Crowdfunder lets you choose weekly or monthly payouts when you set up your project. If you do not wish to receive funds until a later date, you can choose to manually start payouts from your dashboard after your project goes live. Please note all funds go through a 7 day clearing period before they are eligible to payout.


Is my football crowdfunding project eligible for a match funding grant?

Grassroots teams with a football crowdfunding page may be eligible for match funding grants via our match funding scheme. We have regional and national public sector, corporate and local authority partners across the UK, including Sport England, Sport Wales, and Sport NI. Each match funding partner will pledge a different sum to boost your fundraising total, depending on your eligibility. Check the individual criteria of each fund to see if you’re eligible to apply. 


Can I offer rewards to supporters of my football crowdfunding campaign?

Yes, you can give back to your fans and supporters by offering rewards and prize draws as part of your football crowdfunding project. Examples of rewards to offer include signed shirts or balls, luxury hampers, or a chance to train with your team. This can be a great way to engage your crowd, raise funds, and thank people for their support.

Need help launching your football crowdfunding project?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, our friendly support team are here to help. Either use the chat bot or visit our help centre