Indie media and podcast funding and crowdfunding
The home of crowdfunding for indie media
Crowdfunder is where indie media makers and podcasters connect with their audiences to fund seasons, specials, and projects that bring new stories to life.
No platform fees for creative projects when you start crowdfunding
How to fundraise on Crowdfunder
Launch or fund your media campaign with powerful features that help you raise more and grow your community.
Incentivise donations with exclusive perks for your backers, such as exclusive content.
Give your supporters the chance to win unique experiences that bring your community together.
Raise more with +Extra funding
Raise more for your cause with over £10 million in match funding from regional and national partners.
Successful indie media projects
Nightshift Magazine
A fundraiser to save Nightshift post-Covid & continue championing Oxford's grassroots music scene and artists and fight venue closures.
DISCO POGO Magazine
DISCO POGO successfully raised nearly £60,000 to launch a new magazine, website and community for the electronic music scene.
Lesbian and Gay News
A campaign to raise £25,000 to provide a quality lesbian and gay community news and opinion publication to readers.
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 and content, shout outs or even the chance to get involved.
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.
Indie media and podcast crowdfunding projects
Save REPREZENT - Keep Young People Broadcasting!
Secure the future of REPREZENT - bridge a gap in funding and give 2500 young people their best...
Help Radio Buena Vida Build Its New Home
Help us to turn our new home into a fit-for-purpose soundproofed and fully-accessible radio...
Field Recordings From The Future Immersive Show
This show presents audiences with a potential future of hope and kindness. We intend to inspire...
¡Escucha la tierra! Radio with women in Bolivia
¡Escucha la tierra! is a collaborative radio project that shares the stories of women territory...
Help us open a community media hub in Govanhill!
Help us turn an empty space into an inclusive, collaborative, community news hub.
UK's First Dementia-Friendly DAB Radio Station
To provide a safe, enjoyable and beneficial listening experience to Merseyside and Liverpool...
Shed Talks: Mental Health Podcast for Grown Ups
We want to ensure the future of Shed Talks - a mental health podcast primarily for people aged...
Studio Move and Refurbishment
SourceFM is moving to new premises in Kimberley Park in 2025 and raising funds for the studio...
Let's build a new era of women's media
A bold new media platform for women, by women. Let's build a new era of women's media where our...
DISCO POGO MAGAZINE
Disco Pogo is the new electronic music magazine, website and community from the original...
G.O.B.L.I.N.S Podcast Series 1
We are fundraising for season one of G.O.B.L.I.N.S. A new podcast from the creative minds behind...
Nightshift Magazine restart fundraiser
A fundraiser to save Nightshift post-Covid & continue championing Oxford's grassroots music...
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Indie media & podcast funding FAQs
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding 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 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?
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.