The home of crowdfunding for rivers, lakes and canals

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Are you looking for fundraising support for your river, lake or canal?

Whether you're restoring habitats, tackling pollution, or rallying your community to protect local waterways, we are the crowdfunding platform for you.

Setting up a project is quick and easy, and our platform will guide you through every step. Plus, we’re here to support you throughout your journey with expert tips, success stories, and resources in our dedicated knowledge hub.

So what are you waiting for?

Start crowdfunding

Why crowdfund for a river, lake or canal?

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Protect wildlife and habitats – Fund vital restoration work that keeps ecosystems thriving.

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Tackle pollution fast – Raise money quickly to respond to sewage spills and chemical leaks.

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Empower your community – Bring people together to care for the waterways they love.

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Boost nature-based tourism – Clean, healthy waters attract visitors and boosts local economies.

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Get inspired by these successful crowdfunding projects

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Saving Lake Windermere

Raised £37,735 from 826 supporters

The community in Windermere came together to protect the lake from ongoing sewage pollution by funding independent monitoring and campaigning efforts. They successfully raised over £35k for river restoration efforts.

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Canal and River Trust

Raised £58,276 from 1,343 supporters

The Canal & River Trust is a guardian of 2,000 miles of historic waterways. They know the power rivers have on people's lives, making us happier and healthier. They've raised over £50k with multiple projects on Crowdfunder.

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Saving Walsall Canal

Raised £23,904 from 485 supporters

The community rallied behind the Canal & River Trust to support urgent recovery efforts following a devastating toxic chemical spill in the Walsall canal. They raised emergency funds to help restore the waterways.

Are you ready to crowdfund?

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

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Free webinars

Our team regularly host live and interactive sessions to share all the tips and know-how you need to be successful on Crowdfunder.

Knowledge hub

The Knowledge Hub

The go-to place for all the advice and guidance to help you make your project a success no matter what stage you’re at.

The Help Centre

The Help Centre

Got a question? Our 24/7 Help Centre is full of answers and support from the Crowdfunder Team.

Match funding for river, lake or canal projects

Boost your fundraising with a match funding grant from one of our +Extra funding partners. We have over £10 million available in grants from our UK matched funding partners. Check your eligibility and apply for extra support to get your local crowdfunding project to target faster.

+Extra funding

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How crowdfunding works

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Set up your page

Create your page in minutes - tell your story, explain your plans and set your fundraising target.

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Spread the word

Tell everyone you know about your project - friends, colleagues and others in your community can all help.

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Help and support

We’re here with a dedicated Knowledge Hub to help you get the absolute best out of your crowdfunder.

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Get funded

Your supporters can donate or pledge money in return for tempting rewards once your project succeeds.

Boost your fundraising by running a prize draw

Running a prize draw is a fantastic way to raise money for your crowdfunding campaign. A prize draw is like an online raffle - your supporters can enter for a low price, you’ll boost your fundraising, and you can give back to the people who’ve helped your cause.

Find out more about prize draws

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Crowdfunding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for rivers, lakes and canal projects work?

Crowdfunding for your river, lake or canal 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?

The funds you raise from your rivers, lakes or canal crowdfunding project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project. 

Need help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, our friendly support team are here to help. Either use the chat bot or visit our help centre