£15,000 extra
Sport England: Movement Fund
Grant funding to improve physical activity opportunities for your community.
The home of swimming crowdfunding
Hundreds of grassroots swimming clubs have used Crowdfunder to run successful swimming club funding campaigns. Engage your fan base and start a swimming crowdfunding project.
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Making a difference in swimming with 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 through your crowdfunding journey with free webinars and resources.
We have over £10 million available in match funding grants for local swimming clubs, charities and voluntary organisations. Your grassroots swimming crowdfunding project could be eligible to receive a pledge of up to £15,000 from partners including Sport England to take your swimming crowdfunding to the next level.
£15,000 extra
Sport Wales: A Place for Sport
Sports clubs or community organisations developing for the benefit of the community.
Funding coming soon
SNI: Creating Opportunities Fund
Connect communities to enable more people to take part in sport and physical activity
Why try swimming crowdfunding?
- Raise funds to upgrade club equipment
- Access to free webinars and resources
- Engage your community to support your club
- Get up to £15,000 in +Extra funding
Swimming crowdfunding success stories
Kidsgrove Sports Centre
Kidsgrove Sports Centre wanted to provide outstanding community leisure facilities accessible to all, so they needed to raise funds quickly. The successfully raised £30,265 from 185 supporters including £10,000 in +Extra funding from Sport England.
Birtley Swimming Centre
This community were committed to reopening their beloved swimming centre after it had been closed. After successfully raising £23,465 including £8,000 in +Extra funding from Sport England it is run as a not for profit charitable organisation for all to enjoy.
Keep Overton Swimming!
Lordsfield Swimming Club needing a major refurbishment to keep Overton swimming for the next 25 years. The Crowdfunder was launched to replace the pool liner. They raised an incredible £51,726 including £25,000 in +Extra funding from our match giving partners.
How crowdfunding works
Set up your page
Create your page in minutes - tell your story, explain your plans and set your fundraising target.
Spread the word
Tell everyone you know about your project - friends, colleagues and others in your community can all help.
Help and support
We’re here with a dedicated Knowledge Hub to help you get the absolute best out of your crowdfunder.
Get funded
Your supporters can donate or pledge money in return for tempting rewards once your project succeeds.
Swimming clubs that successfully crowdfunded
Keep Overton Swimming!
Our pool needs a major refurbishment to keep Overton swimming for the next 25 years. This...
Sports and Facilities for All
The aim is to ensure the very best, high quality facilities are accessible to all, improving...
Help us reopen Birtley Swimming Centre
We are raising funds to reopen Birtley Swimming Centre as a Community asset. Please help us by...
Help Dawlish Swimming Club Through Covid19
To ensure the future of Dawlish Swimming Club whilst we face the challenges and impact caused by...
Rushmoor Royals - COVID19 APPEAL
To help us survive the COVID19 pandemic and to be able to provide the opportunity to swim, be...
Stockton Swim Scheme Cost Of Living Help
To support the scheme and its members to ensure the cost of living crisis doesn't effect...
Haslemere SC - Racing Blocks Campaign
We are working together as a club to purchase eight essential diving blocks for our hard working...
Hatfield Swim Club - help us keep swimming
Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis has affected our members. We are raising funds to pay for...
Ready to launch a crowdfunding project?
Launch a swimming crowdfunding project today to feel the support of the crowd behind you. Raising funding for swimming clubs can be challenging, but online crowdfunding allows you to raise money while giving back to your community.
Access £millions in +Extra funding
Easy and quick to set up
Engage community support easily
Allow fundraisers on your behalf
Ability to offer rewards
Collect monthly donations
Access to free guides and support
Dedicated support team onhand
Excitement with prize draws
Swimming crowdfunding FAQs
How does crowdfunding for swimming 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 swimming 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
What are the benefits of raising swimming club funding with Crowdfunder?
The benefits of crowdfunding swimming club projects include:
- Raise more money for your club
- Boost awareness of your swimming 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 swimming crowdfunding project?
Crowdfunding is a great way for grassroots swimming 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 swimming clubs paid out?
The money that you raise via your swimming crowdfunder will be paid into the bank account linked to your profile within 7 working days of the end of your project.
Is my swimming crowdfunding project eligible for a match funding grant?
Check out our current match funds to see if your swimming crowdfunding project could be eligible for a boost via our +Extra funding scheme. You could be awarded up to £15,000 in extra swimming 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 swimming crowdfunding campaign?
Yes, Crowdfunder makes it easy for you to give back to the supporters of your rugby crowdfunding project. Offer rewards or run a prize draw to create more excitement, engage your supporters, and raise more money.
The best crowdfunding platform for sports
No matter what sport you’re fundraising for, our platform makes it easy to rally support and secure the funding you need. Whether you're upgrading facilities, purchasing new equipment, or covering travel costs, crowdfunding is a powerful way to bring your community together and raise the funds you need.
Hundreds of sports clubs have already raised funds successfully and benefited from +Extra funding from our trusted sport partners. Get inspired by their success stories or find out more about crowdfunding for your sports club.