Sport England Movement Fund
Your next steps to unlock funding
Congratulations! You’ve received a conditional award offer from Sport England. Now it’s time to enter the world of crowdfunding, but don’t worry, we’re here to help every step of the way.
Your next steps
Get started on Crowdfunder
Start by creating your account and telling us your story
Add Sport England as an +Extra Funder
Use your crowdfunding dashboard to submit your URN by clicking "Apply" to the Movement Fund
Start crowdfunding
Start raising funds to unlock your funding from Sport England
What is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding is a tried and tested way to raise money, and awareness, through engaging with your community. Setting up a crowdfunding project is quick and easy. You can then promote it to your crowd and those that want to support your idea will make a pledge to help you achieve your goal.
Explore more about how crowdfunding works and discover the support, services and funding that only Crowdfunder can give you.
We're here every step of the way
Crowdfunding for sports: Online course
Take part in our crowdfunding course designed specifically for sports ideas and ventures starting out looking to raise funds.
Join us for an interactive session
Our team regularly host live and interactive sessions to share all the tips and know-how you need to be successful on Crowdfunder.
Download our quick crowdfunding guide
If applying to match funding from Sport England, this free PDF guide can give you all the information and inspiration you need to get started.
Your next steps
Start by setting up, then link to Movement fund by submitting your Unique Reference Number in the application form. Your URN can be found in your approval email from Sport England.
Sports match funding stories
Sport England have supported thousands of projects through Crowdfunder. Discover how real projects received a funding boost from Sport England and the impact it had on their crowdfunding projects and their organisations.
Keeping the lights on at York RI AFC
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
A new indoor facility at Prudhoe Golf Club
Prudhoe Golf Club in Northumberland set out to create a new indoor training facility to develop more community participation and junior golf in the area.
A new community gym in Eastbourne
The community in Eastbourne came together to raise the funds and start work on a new boxing and fitness gym, located at the football club. They raised £16,323 from 115 supporters, plus +Extra funding.
Movement Fund FAQs
Where can I find my Unique Reference Number (URN)?
You’ll find your URN in your award offer confirmation email from Sport England
What are the benefits of crowdfunding?
The benefits of crowdfunding include:
- Raise more money for your cause
- Boost awareness of your fundraiser
- Build an engaged community of supporters
- Give back to your crowd to thank them for their support
- Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard
- Learn valuable and transferable skills to help your organisation become more sustainable
- Connect with our +Extra funding partners
How can I contact Sport England?
You can email The Sport England team at [email protected]