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West Oxfordshire Crowdfund

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Funding: Up to £12,000

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Eligible: Registered not-for-profit organisations

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Aim: Supporting projects that boost wellbeing, protect the environment, and build stronger communities.

The impact the West Oxfordshire Crowdfund

£820,203

+ estimated £4,324 Gift Aid

Total raised

59

Total projects

2,400

Total supporters

Key dates

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2 November - 7 December 2026

Applications open

Submit your application through your crowdfunding dashboard between 2 November and 7 December 2026.

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11 January 2027

Applications reviewed

Your application will be reviewed by the panel on 11 January. Your Crowdfunding project must be live or complete at this stage.

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15 January 2027

Match Funding awarded

Successful projects will receive match funding on their project on 15 January 2027.

Which projects are eligible?

Projects located:

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West Oxfordshire

Projects run by:

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Charities - registered and excepted

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Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIOs)

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Community Interest Companies (CICs)

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Constituted Voluntary Groups

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Community Benefit Societies*

Eligible projects must align with the Council's priorities:

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Community Wellbeing – reducing health inequalities and creating more connected communities to enable people to enjoy a better quality of life.

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Climate Resilience – achieving a reduction in carbon emissions and creating sustainable communities that are resilient to climate impacts, primarily flooding, extreme heat, and drought.

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Nature Recovery – enhancing the natural environment to increase biodiversity, alongside providing wider opportunities for people to access it and understand its value.

Projects supported by West Oxfordshire District Council

More about the West Oxfordshire Crowdfund

We know that sustainable change starts in communities. When locally led, innovative ideas are given the resources and support they need, they can create lasting impact for people and places.

The West Oxfordshire Crowdfund is a match funding programme from West Oxfordshire District Council, delivered through Crowdfunder UK, that helps community groups and organisations bring their ideas to life.

By combining support from local residents, organisations and the Council, the programme helps unlock funding for projects that make a real difference across West Oxfordshire.

We are looking to support ambitious, community-led initiatives that improve residents wellbeing, protect and enhance the local environment, and strengthen community resilience.

In 2026–27, £120,000 is available to help communities develop innovative solutions to local challenges and create lasting positive change.

How to access this funding

Create your project

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Add a project on Crowdfunder. Tell us your story, how much you need to raise, and why you need to raise funds.

Apply for funding

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Apply through your dashboard, the team will review your application and decide if you're successful.

Get funded

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Raise 100% of your target from at least 25 unique supporters to receive match funding.

Crowdfund with confidence

Crowdfunding can help you build support and raise money for your idea – but it requires planning. That’s why we’ve created practical tools to help you get started and succeed.

Got a question?

Contact West Oxfordshire District Council: [email protected]

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