Supporting communities to make great ideas grow
Do you have a great idea for a project or initiative that needs funding?
Cornwall Council is looking to support
not-for-profit organisations working with
local communities in Cornwall.
Crowdfund
Cornwall
We want to inspire individuals, community groups, charities and businesses to grow local projects and enhance nature with extra funding
Three types of funding are available – Cornwall Councillor Community Chest funds for community projects, Grow Nature Seed Fund for projects which help nature thrive and the Cornwall Social Inclusion Fund for Adult Social Care projects and ideas.
The Grow Nature Seed Fund aims to support projects which transform areas of community greenspace to nature-rich habitat through the creation of community orchards, ponds, wildflower meadows and verges, native hedges, or woodlands.
Residents or groups with a suitable idea could play a part in transforming their local area by receiving a pledge of up to £1,000 from their local Councillor from his or her Cornwall Councillor Community Chest fund.
Our new Social Inclusion fund will provide vital funding for community groups and projects tackling social isolation. Such projects play a huge role in allowing communities to thrive, building strong networks and opportunities for all residents.
See the extra funding available to projects in CornwallReady to raise funds for your idea?
Our crowd has raised over £70 million for bright ideas and good causes.
+Extra funding for projects in Cornwall
Get extra funding towards your crowdfunding project
Cornwall Council: Grow Nature Seed Fund
Get up to £1,000
Any locally constituted and recognised ‘not for profit’ organisation which seeks to serve the people or wildlife of Cornwall could be eligible.
Cornwall Council: Community Chest Fund
Get up to £1,000
Supporting ‘not for profit’ organisations who deliver a wide range activities and projects that enrich and engage local communities.
Devon & Cornwall Police: Community Resilience Fund
Get up to £5,000
Funding for projects that aim to increase community resilience within local communities and help to support vulnerable people.
Cornwall Social Inclusion Fund
Get up to £5,000
Funding for projects that aim to improve social inclusion and wellbeing for people in Cornwall.
Projects in Cornwall
Live
Cornwall Fuel Bank
Following the success of our Cornish Fuel Bank crowdfunder, we are now accepting ongoing donations of support.
£33,873 raised
92 supporters
We did it!
Beach Guardian Recycle and Plant Trees in Cornwall
We will Reuse the plastic bottles that we collect on our beach cleans as pots for plants and bee hotels to work with local communities
101% raised
£5,092 total
We did it!
Port Isaac - Haul for our Hall!
We are raising money to improve Port Isaac's Village Hall
104% raised
£10,476 total
We did it!
Grow Outdoors at Sowenna
Raise £12,000 for sensory gardens and horticulture at Sowenna to support young people with severe mental health illness to get better
135% raised
£16,220 total
We did it!
ReFILL Shop, zero waste
Love Bude, hate waste? Help us open ReFILL Shop. Lets reduce packaging, shop locally, ethically and buy just as much as we need.
118% raised
£12,990 total
We did it!
Cornwall Search and Rescue Team
The project is for funding towards equipment which is needed to continue our work to help search and rescue people across the county
116% raised
£3,508 total
We did it!
Wild Truro
We aim to significantly increase the population of various wildlife species within the urban environment but creating habitat.
150% raised
£750 total
We did it!
Sancreed for Nature
This is a Sancreed village matched funded project to create a better place for wildlife, plants, birds & insects for the benefit of all.
168% raised
£842 total
We're on hand, every step of the way
Accelerator
Our three-week intensive bootcamp over on Facebook will help you turn your great idea into a successfully funded project, with the help of our crowdfunding experts.
Interactive sessions
Our team regularly host live and interactive sessions to share all the tips and know-how you need to be successful on Crowdfunder.
How crowdfunding works
Add your idea to Crowdfunder
Create your unique page. Tell your story and explain your idea. Then set a target and how long you need to reach it.
Get the word out
Spread the word to friends, professional contacts and others in your community. Tell everyone you know about your project.
Get funded
People who like your idea donate or pledge money in return for a reward they’ll receive once your project succeeds.
Learn how to crowdfund with our guides
1. Planning your project
Learn the basics of crowdfunding and where to start
How to plan your crowdfunding project2. Creating your project
Get inspired on how to create the perfect project page
Learn how to create your crowdfunding project3. Running your project
Learn how to connect with your crowd and keep up momentum
Learn how to run your crowdfunding projectJoin us at one of our crowdfunding events
We travel the UK to spread the word about the power of crowdfunding and the impact it can have on your community.
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