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Introduction to 2nd Hand Sundays | Diaries of a crowdfunder

by siri | Aug 22, 2024

Episode one: Intro to our crowdfunding project Hello! I’m Siri, and I run the social media channels at Crowdfunder. Beyond that, I co-run a Community Interest Company in Cornwall called 2nd Hand Sundays. And guess what? We’re crowdfunding! What is 2nd Hand Sundays? 2nd Hand Sundays is a not-for-profit initiative where we collect second-hand clothes […]

Success stories from the Cost of Living Resilience Fund

by Tom Wood | Aug 14, 2024

Last chance to apply for up to £50,000 from the Resilience Fund In recent years, communities all over the UK have been facing significant challenges due to the rising cost of living. Recognising the urgency of this situation, Crowdfunder has partnered with Access: The Foundation for Social Investment to launch the Cost of Living Resilience […]

A New Era for Girls’ Cricket: South Shields Cricket Club’s Crowdfunding Success”

by Tom Wood | Aug 08, 2024

In April 2024, South Shields Cricket Club embarked on a mission to sustain and build on their thriving girls’ section. To achieve this, they launched a Crowdfunder campaign to hire a full-time, experienced female coach for the season. The campaign was a resounding success, raising £25,000 from over 140 supporters, with additional match funding from […]

Revitalizing Community Spirit: Roe Green Tennis Club’s Crowdfunding Journey

by Tom Wood | Aug 06, 2024

Hidden in the suburbs of Manchester, Roe Green Tennis Club was facing a significant challenge. Their courts had deteriorated over the years, leading to a substantial repair bill that the small club struggled to meet. We caught up with Martin Kast from the club to talk about how they used Crowdfunder to raise the money […]

‘Podcast on Purpose’ with Philippa Forrester: Subscribe now

by Crowdfunder | Jul 24, 2024

Are you ready to be inspired by stories of resilience, innovation, and the power of community? ‘Podcast on Purpose‘ a thrilling new podcast series hosted by the iconic Philippa Forrester, is here to showcase the incredible impact of crowdfunding on society. The series, part of Crowdfunder’s commitment to enabling positive change across the UK, is […]

Transforming Lives Through Food: The Story of Coexist Community Kitchen

by Tom Wood | Jul 23, 2024

In the community of Easton, Bristol, Coexist Community Kitchen is more than just a cookery school; it is a haven for social connection, empowerment, and support. Since its inception, Coexist has been dedicated to creating a space that feels like home, offering not only culinary education but also a sense of belonging and dignity for […]

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Sport Northern Ireland launches new sports fund on Crowdfunder.

by Scott | Aug 20, 2024

Today sees the launch of Sport Northern Ireland’s new ‘Creating Opportunities Fund’. Where sports clubs, community organisations, and Parent Teacher Associations can apply for up to £5,000 in matchfunding. As the new fund aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity across Northern Ireland. Focusing on projects that promote accessibility and inclusion, particularly for […]

Groundbreaking initiative passes £20,000 target to support domestic abuse victims

by Crowdfunder | Aug 14, 2024

Spearheaded by three leading tech-for-good platforms in collaboration with the National Benevolent Charity (NBC), a groundbreaking initiative has successfully met its initial fundraising goal of £20,000. This effort has already helped over 100 victims of domestic abuse, whilst transforming the way support is provided by domestic abuse charities. “We’ve moved from a refuge and didn’t […]

‘Podcast on Purpose’ with Philippa Forrester: Subscribe now

by Crowdfunder | Jul 24, 2024

Are you ready to be inspired by stories of resilience, innovation, and the power of community? ‘Podcast on Purpose‘ a thrilling new podcast series hosted by the iconic Philippa Forrester, is here to showcase the incredible impact of crowdfunding on society. The series, part of Crowdfunder’s commitment to enabling positive change across the UK, is […]

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Sport Northern Ireland launches new sports fund on Crowdfunder.

by Scott | Aug 20, 2024

Today sees the launch of Sport Northern Ireland’s new ‘Creating Opportunities Fund’. Where sports clubs, community organisations, and Parent Teacher Associations can apply for up to £5,000 in matchfunding. As the new fund aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity across Northern Ireland. Focusing on projects that promote accessibility and inclusion, particularly for […]

Groundbreaking initiative passes £20,000 target to support domestic abuse victims

by Crowdfunder | Aug 14, 2024

Spearheaded by three leading tech-for-good platforms in collaboration with the National Benevolent Charity (NBC), a groundbreaking initiative has successfully met its initial fundraising goal of £20,000. This effort has already helped over 100 victims of domestic abuse, whilst transforming the way support is provided by domestic abuse charities. “We’ve moved from a refuge and didn’t […]

Your home for change

by Crowdfunder | Jul 05, 2024

A message from our co-CEO Simon Deverell “Now that the general election is over and the country welcomes a new Prime Minister and government, our attention turns to ‘what next?’ Wherever you sit on the political spectrum, we can all agree that what we need now is a period of calm, a rest from political […]

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Crowdfunding the UK’s First Community-Run LGBTQI+ Venue

by Tom Wood | Jan 11, 2024

With a dream of reviving London’s LGBTQI+ community, Friends of the Joiners Arms (FOTJA) embarked on an ambitious crowdfunding campaign, successfully raising £127,735 with 2260 investors in just 70 days. This achievement, realised on the 16th of August 2022, marked a significant milestone in the journey towards opening the doors of the UK’s inaugural community-run […]

Salford Red Devils: A Community-Powered Journey

by Tom Wood | Jan 11, 2024

In the heart of Salford, the Salford Red Devils celebrated their 150th anniversary in 2023. What makes this milestone even more special is the club’s transformation into a true ‘Community Club’ since 2018, breaking away from a benefactor ownership model that defined its history. This marks not just a reflection on the past but a […]

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Launching our Crowdfunder | Diaries of a crowdfunder

by siri | Sep 03, 2024

Our Crowdfunder is LIVE! This is a huge milestone to reach for any project, knowing you’ve overcome hurdles, learnt new skills and put previously dormant ones to work. For me, getting our +Extra Funding application sent off was the hardest thing, purely because I have never done anything like it before. With the expertise of […]

Deciding on a target and applying for +Extra funding | Diaries of a crowdfunder

by siri | Aug 30, 2024

+Extra funding is what makes Crowdfunder a go-to fundraising platform for so many so when we were writing our project page and researching possible partners we could get on board, it felt exciting yet slightly overwhelming. But before we can get applying for +Extra funding we have to decide on a target. Choosing a target […]

Making our video | Diaries of a crowdfunder

by siri | Aug 29, 2024

Ok, once your page is ready it’s time to think about your video. I started gathering footage a little while back for our social media pages so I know I have an interview with a special customer Jan already, but I could do with a couple of extra voices from Alice and Karen. I also […]