The home of watersports crowdfunding

Hundreds of grassroots watersports clubs have used Crowdfunder to run successful watersports crowdfunding projects. Launch your project today and apply for watersports funding grants.

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Making a difference in watersports 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 watersports clubs, charities and voluntary organisations. Your grassroots watersports crowdfunding project could be eligible to receive a pledge of up to £15,000 from partners including Sport England to take your watersports crowdfunding to the next level.

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£15,000 extra

Sport England: Movement Fund

Grant funding to improve physical activity opportunities for your community.

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£15,000 extra

Sport Wales: A Place for Sport

Sports clubs or community organisations developing for the benefit of the community.

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Funding coming soon

SNI: Creating Opportunities Fund

Connect communities to enable more people to take part in sport and physical activity

Watersports crowdfunding success stories

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Oxford Amateur Rowing Club

+Extra funding: £10,000

This rowing club needed a larger modern boathouse to deliver a high-quality rowing experience to the people of the city of Oxford and beyond. They successfully raised £43,745 including £10,000 in +Extra funding from Sport England.

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Transforming our adaptive sports centre

+Extra funding: £7,500

Access Adventure needed to raise funds to refurbish their clubhouse facilities to continue delivering life-changing adaptive sports activities. They successfully raised £23,383 including £10,000 in +Extra funding from Sport England.

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Save the Sennen Cove Recreation Centre!

+Extra funding: £15,500

Residents of Sennen in Cornwall came together to save Sennen Cove Recreation Centre so future generations could enjoy this community space. They successfully raised £26,120 including £10,000 in +Extra funding from Sport England.

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.

Ready to launch a crowdfunding project?

Launch a watersports crowdfunding project today to feel the support of the crowd behind you. Raising funding for watersports 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

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Watersports crowdfunding FAQs

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

The benefits of crowdfunding watersports club projects include:

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

Crowdfunding is a great way for grassroots watersports 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 watersports clubs paid out?

The money that you raise via your watersports crowdfunder will be paid into the bank account linked to your profile within 7 working days of the end of your project.


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

Check out our current match funds to see if your watersports crowdfunding project could be eligible for a boost via our +Extra funding scheme. You could be awarded up to £15,000 in extra watersports 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 watersports crowdfunding campaign?

Yes, Crowdfunder makes it easy for you to give back to the supporters of your watersports 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.

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