Tennis crowdfunding projects

Tennis funding and crowdfunding

Helping your tennis club raise more

Crowdfunder helps tennis clubs and players secure funding — from local courts to national level. Access tennis club grants, tennis court grants, and support for grassroots 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 tennis clubs with match funding and crowdfunding

Setting up a project is quick and easy and our platform will guide you through the process. We’re here to support your tennis funding project with free webinars, resources and expert advice.

We have over £10 million in tennis grants and match funding for charities and voluntary organisations. Your tennis funding project could be eligible for a pledge of up to £15,000 from partners like Sport England to take your campaign further.

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Need some tennis club fundraising ideas? Here's six of our favourites:

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Sponsored doubles event

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Tennis tournament matches

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Club quiz night

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Family fundraising day

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Christmas hamper draw

Why try tennis 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.

Tennis funding success stories

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Thorncliffe Tennis Club

Match funding: £7,500

This tennis club urgently needed to resurface their courts to provide a better playing surface for their members. With help from Sport England match funding they successfully raised over £25k.

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Camvale Tennis Club

Match funding: £10,411

Camvale Tennis Club needed to upgrade their LED floodlighting to reduce their carbon footprint and save energy costs. Their tennis funding campaign raised over £16,000.

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Woodfield Tennis Court

Match funding: £15,000

Get Set 4 Tennis CIC are passionate about making tennis and inclusive game for all. They successfully raised over £10,000 including match funding to support the running costs of the club.

Boost your fundraising with a tennis prize draw

A tennis prize draw is a great way to raise money for your club’s crowdfunding campaign. Just like an online raffle, supporters can enter for a small fee for the chance to win exclusive tennis prizes. It’s the perfect way to boost fundraising, reward loyal members, and give back to the community that supports your club.

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How crowdfunding works

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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: discounted memberships, exclusive club nights, name a court

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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 tennis funding and fundraising

From grassroots clubs to competitive teams, Crowdfunder helps projects secure the tennis funding UK clubs need. Our approach combines the reach of crowdfunding with access to tennis court grants, tennis club grants, and matched funding from partners across the UK.

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New to crowdfunding?

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

Tennis funding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for tennis 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 tennis 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 tennis club funding with Crowdfunder?

The benefits of crowdfunding tennis club projects include:

  • Raise more money for your club
  • Boost awareness of your tennis 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 tennis crowdfunding project? 

Tennis associations and grassroots clubs alike can choose to set up a crowdfunder to raise tennis club funding. You might need to raise money to refurbish your court, buy new kit, invest in training for players, or even support an individual team member in need. 


How is crowdfunding for tennis 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 tennis crowdfunding project eligible for a match funding grant?

Grassroots teams with a tennis funding page may be eligible for match funding grants via our match funding scheme. We have regional and national public sector, corporate and local authority partners across the UK, including Sport England. Each match funding partner will pledge a different sum to boost your fundraising total, depending on your eligibility. Check the individual criteria of each fund to see if you’re eligible to apply. 


Can I offer rewards to supporters of my tennis funding campaign?

Yes, you can give back to your fans and supporters by offering rewards and prize draws as part of your tennis funding project. Examples of rewards to offer include signed shirts or kit, luxury hampers, or a chance to train on your courts. This can be a great way to engage your crowd, raise funds, and thank people for their support.

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