Bringing Scottish communities together
We're in Scotland helping to make great ideas happen through a combination of expert crowdfunding coaching, events and grants
Crowdfund Scotland
Using crowdfunding to transform communities in Scotland
Crowdfund Scotland is for everyone in Scotland with an idea that can transform their community.
Our expert coaches are on the ground, sharing their crowdfunding expertise and know-how in rural communities across nine LEADER areas. These ares are Forth Valley and Lomond, Fife, Scottish Borders, Rural Perth and Kinross, Tyne Esk, West Lothian, Kelvin Valley and Falkirk, Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.
We're hosting workshops and events to help you bring your idea to life.
And we've got +Extra funding worth up to £2,000 for your project from our funding partners.
See the funds available in ScotlandBook a call with one of our coaches
Anne
Anne covers the Forth Valley & Lomond and Kelvin Valley & Falkirk areas. Her background is in community development, project planning and funding; she has a particular focus on social enterprise and supporting community projects to develop and thrive.
Book a call with AnneBrenda
Brenda covers the Rural Perth & Kinross and Scottish Borders area and brings many years' experience of fundraising and allocating funds. She's keen to help communities, businesses and individuals to run successful projects, whatever the size. She also brings a great deal of experience with new businesses and environmental projects.
Book a call with BrendaKirsty
Kirsty covers the Fife, Tyne Esk, West Lothian and Greater Renfrewshire & Inverclyde areas, and has a passion for working with people to develop new ideas, be it business or community based. With a background in training and coaching, she loves to see projects flourish and reach their potential.
Book a call with KirstyReady to raise funds for your idea?
We're with you every step of the way
Webinars
Our team regularly host live and interactive webinars to share all the tips and know-how you need to be successful on Crowdfunder.
Watch one of the webinarsCrowdfund Scotland projects
Live
The Red Lion Culross Community Share Offer
The Red Lion is a much loved pub / restaurant both in Culross, and the wider community; there is overwhelming worldwide support to keep it.
90% raised
7 days left
Live
Helping Hand
We're already helping vulnerable Fifers get through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Give us a Helping Hand to do more.
£46,150 raised
333 supporters
Live
Keep the Doors Open and #SaveBirnamArts
Birnam Arts, the heart of the community, is facing one of the biggest challenges in its 119-year history and we need your help.
£41,910 raised
485 supporters
Live
Bamff Wildland
To rewild over 450 acres of upland farm in Scotland, restoring dynamic natural processes for wildlife and the climate.
£39,630 raised
479 supporters
Live
Rescuing The Steading before it's too late
Racing against time to rescue an extrordinary house 'The Steading' & bring it alive again for the nation. Every £ you give will be matched.
£38,278 raised
493 supporters
Live
Save the Brewery - Broughton
Join us in the craft beer revival & keep Scottish brewing alive! We need your help to Save the Brewery to keep brewing and build the future.
£32,356 raised
518 supporters
Live
Join together to keep Heartland FM alive
Secure the future of your Community Radio. Support creativity and local entertainment. Keep the Voice of Highland Perthshire broadcasting.
£26,912 raised
326 supporters
Live
East Neuk Salt Co - Bringing Salt Home!
To bring back salt harvesting to the East Neuk and create Scotland's most innovative sea salt company producing the finest sea salt flakes!
£24,720 raised
382 supporters
About the funds
Find out more about +Extra funding in Scotland
Crowdfund Aberdeen
Fund fully allocated
Supported by Aberdeen City Council
Crowdfund Angus
Fund fully allocated
Supported by Angus Council
Crowdfund Creative Scotland
£5,000 extra
Awarding up to £5,000 to creative projects across the country.
Supported by Creative Scotland
Crowdfund Fife
£2,000 extra
Supporting voluntary groups who want to help their communities.
Supported by Fife Council
Crowdfund Stirling
Fund fully allocated
Supported by Stirling Council
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 projectOthers way we can help
Get to grips with the basics and prepare to take the next step with our introduction on Crowdfunder Learn.
Enroll for freeWe chose Crowdfunder because of the quality of advice being given and because we chose how we could reward our audience.
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