Basketball funding and crowdfunding

Helping your basketball club raise more

Grassroots basketball clubs across the UK are raising thousands with basketball crowdfunding projects. Whether you’re a local team, school, or community organisation, Crowdfunder helps you access basketball fundraising events, basketball grants, and supporter donations, all in one place.

Basketball crowdfunding projects

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Prize draws

Raise funds for your club with exclusive prizes for your fans

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Success stories

Explore projects who successfully raised funds on Crowdfunder

Making a difference for basketball clubs with match funding and crowdfunding

Setting up a project is quick and easy, and our platform will guide you through the process. Plus, we’re here every step of the way with free webinars, guides and basketball fundraising event ideas to support your campaign.

We have over £10 million available in match funding grants for local basketball clubs.Your grassroots basketball crowdfunding project could be eligible to receive match funding, ideal for those fundraising for basketball equipment, facilities, or inclusive programmes like wheelchair basketball funding.

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Why try basketball crowdfunding?

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Crowdfunding helps sports organisations feel more financially secure.

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Sports clubs build a network of engaged supporters through crowdfunding.

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Crowdfunding opens doors to new partnerships and collaborations for sports clubs.

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Running a sports crowdfunding projects significantly improves fundraising skills.

Basketball crowdfunding success stories

Explore real examples of successful basketball fundraising campaigns from across the UK. From junior clubs funding new kits to community teams upgrading their courts, these projects show how basketball crowdfunding can turn ambition into real-world impact.

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Building the Basketball Workforce

Match funding: £25,575

London Basketball Association raised £55,506 from 112 supporters. This included over £25,000 in funding from the Aviva Community Fund

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Portsmouth Force Basketball

Match funding: +£7,223

Portsmouth Force Basketball club  raised £15,145 from over 130 supporters for new equipment and coaches. They receive £7,223 of additional match funding from Sport England.

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Northwich Basketball Club

Match funding: £7,000

The community in Chester came together to raise £20,060 from 218 supporters including £7,000 of match funding. The money was used to help the club improve their venue.

Shoot your fundraising shot with a basketball prize draw

A basketball prize draw is the perfect way to raise money for your club’s crowdfunding campaign. Just like an online raffle, supporters can enter for a small fee to be in with a chance of winning exclusive basketball prizes. It’s a great way to boost your fundraising, reward loyal fans, and give back to the community that backs your club.

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How crowdfunding for basketball clubs works

Crowdfunding is a proven way to raise basketball funding from your community and beyond. Create a campaign page, share your story, offer rewards or run a basketball fundraiser, and start collecting donations in minutes. It’s quick, flexible, and designed to help sports clubs thrive.

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Set up your page

Be open about your situation, your passion, and what support means for your clubs future.

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Add exciting rewards

Give people rewards they’ll love: game tickets, merch, naming a seat, or behind-the-scenes tours.

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Promote everywhere

Spread the word through socials, email, posters and press. Make supporters feel part of your journey.

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Get funded

Collect donations, apply for match funding, thank supporters, and build momentum.

The best platform for basketball grants and crowdfunding

Whether you're fundraising for an international tournament or new kit, our platform makes it easy to rally support and secure the funding you need. Whether you’re upgrading facilities, funding new basketball equipment, or covering travel costs, crowdfunding is a powerful way to bring your community together and raise the funds you need. 

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New to crowdfunding?

Read our blog to discover how crowdfunding for your basketball club could be the game-changer you need.

Basketball crowdfunding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for basketball projects work?

Crowdfunding for community projects 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 basketball 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 match funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd

What are the benefits of raising basketball club funding with Crowdfunder?

The benefits of crowdfunding basketball club projects include:

  • Raise more money for your club
  • Boost awareness of your basketball crowdfunding project
  • Build an engaged community of fans and supporters
  • Give back to your loyal fans to thank them for their support
  • Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard

Who can set up a basketball crowdfunding project? 

Crowdfunding is a great way for grassroots basketball clubs to raise vital funding, and anyone’s welcome to set up a project. Coaches, players and parents can run a fundraiser via our easy-to-use online platform. Crowdfund to secure a new coach, fund training ground refurbishments, or raise money for a new kit or sponsor. You can also set up a personal crowdfunder to support an individual team member in a time of need.


How is crowdfunding for basketball clubs 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.


Is my basketball crowdfunding project eligible for a match funding grant?

Check out our current match funds to see if your basketball crowdfunding project could be eligible for a boost via our match funding scheme. You could be awarded up to £15,000 in extra basketball funding from one of our partners, which include leading organisations like Sport England and Sport Wales. Read the criteria of each fund carefully to check your eligibility before applying.


Can I offer rewards to supporters of my basketball crowdfunding campaign?

Yes, Crowdfunder makes it easy for you to give back to the supporters of your basketball crowdfunding project. Offer rewards or run a prize draw to create more excitement, engage your supporters, and raise more money.

Need help launching your basketball crowdfunding project?

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