How Crickhowell FC Raised Over £10,000 for Community-Driven Upgrades by Tom Wood | Nov 04, 2024 In May 2024, Crickhowell FC successfully raised £10,410 from 124 supporters on Crowdfunder, including £4,000 from +Extra funding partner Sport Wales “A Place For Sport” fund. Founded in 1878, Crickhowell FC is a community-driven football club serving all age groups, from under-6s to seniors, with around 250 registered players. The club also engages the local […]
8 Christmas Fundraising Ideas by Tom Wood | Oct 28, 2024 Coming up with solid Christmas fundraising ideas can be tough, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Below we’ve detailed eight exciting and engaging ideas for how you can raise funds for your community project or charity this Christmas 1. Kids’ Christmas Card Sale One of the simplest yet most effective Christmas fundraising ideas for charity […]
Boost Your Bank: Crowdfunding for Food, Clothes, and Baby Banks by Tom Wood | Oct 14, 2024 At Crowdfunder, we’re passionate about supporting community-driven initiatives that provide vital services to those in need. Whether you’re running a food bank, baby bank, clothes bank, or any other community project, your work is making a huge difference. But to keep serving those who rely on you, sustainable funding is crucial. That’s where Crowdfunder can […]
Plant One: Restoring Cornwall’s Forests and Ecosystems through Crowdfunding by Tom Wood | Oct 01, 2024 Tree cover in the UK has been steadily declining for decades, but Carl Rowlinson, founder of Plant One, is on a mission to change that. His Community Interest Company (CIC) aims to combat climate change and the biodiversity crisis by planting new woodlands and restoring natural habitats across the southwest of England. With the help […]
Make Christmas Count: Raise Funds with a Prize Draw on Crowdfunder by Tom Wood | Sep 18, 2024 Running a prize draw through Crowdfunder is a straightforward, powerful way to fundraise, whether you’re a small community group or a larger charity. We know that prize draws work particularly well ahead of the Christmas season when people are in the giving spirit, making it the perfect time to raise both awareness and funds. Why […]
Boost Your Project with Cornwall Council’s +Extra Funding by Tom Wood | Sep 12, 2024 Cornwall Council has teamed up with Crowdfunder to offer three fantastic funding opportunities for local projects that meet specific community, social, environmental, and economic goals. Through the Council’s partnership with Crowdfunder’s +Extra Funding initiative, local projects can receive match funding to help bring their ideas to life. Whether you’re working to reduce isolation, tackle climate […]
Crowdfunder Foundation launches to empower philanthropy through crowdfunding by Crowdfunder | Nov 04, 2024 London 05.11.24 Top fundraising and crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder UK are proud to announce the official launch of the Crowdfunder Foundation. The Foundation is aimed at helping philanthropists, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts and foundations maximise their charitable contributions through the innovative use of crowdfunding. By harnessing the collective power of community fundraising, the foundation amplifies donations, […]
Crowdfunder welcomes Maria Sharman to head up People and Places at Crowdfunder by Crowdfunder | Oct 10, 2024 We are excited to announce the appointment of Maria Sharman as People and Places Manager. Maria joins us from Bippit.com where she led People & Talent and previously worked at Unmade. She brings a wealth of experience in inclusive and progressive people practices, policies and ways of working in mission-led tech companies. We look forward […]
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 […]
Crowdfunder Foundation launches to empower philanthropy through crowdfunding by Crowdfunder | Nov 04, 2024 London 05.11.24 Top fundraising and crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder UK are proud to announce the official launch of the Crowdfunder Foundation. The Foundation is aimed at helping philanthropists, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts and foundations maximise their charitable contributions through the innovative use of crowdfunding. By harnessing the collective power of community fundraising, the foundation amplifies donations, […]
Crowdfunder welcomes Maria Sharman to head up People and Places at Crowdfunder by Crowdfunder | Oct 10, 2024 We are excited to announce the appointment of Maria Sharman as People and Places Manager. Maria joins us from Bippit.com where she led People & Talent and previously worked at Unmade. She brings a wealth of experience in inclusive and progressive people practices, policies and ways of working in mission-led tech companies. We look forward […]
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 […]
£1k to £1million – How to Run a Successful Prize Draw on Crowdfunder! by Tom Wood | Oct 02, 2024 Recently, Crowdfunder hosted a webinar, £1k to £1million: How to Run a Successful Prize Draw on Crowdfunder. If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! You can watch the full webinar below, and here’s a recap of the key takeaways that will help you scale your fundraising efforts and make an impact. A […]
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 […]
The final installment + Q&A | Diaries of a crowdfunder by siri | Oct 24, 2024 For the last six weeks, I have been documenting my journey of crowdfunding for my CIC that I run in Cornwall – 2nd Hand Sundays. In that time, I have successfully raised £5,165, which was made possible due to Cornwall Council’s extra funding from the Climate and Nature Fund. They gave us £2,500 towards that […]
Making the most of your project dashboard | Diaries of a crowdfunder by siri | Oct 08, 2024 Your dashboard is on your project’s back end. This is where you will find everything you need, from reporting stats to sending updates. Admittedly, I did not realise the full potential of the dashboard until I sat down with Max from the project team at Crowdfunder. He talked me through every part of the dashboard […]
£1k to £1million – How to Run a Successful Prize Draw on Crowdfunder! by Tom Wood | Oct 02, 2024 Recently, Crowdfunder hosted a webinar, £1k to £1million: How to Run a Successful Prize Draw on Crowdfunder. If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! You can watch the full webinar below, and here’s a recap of the key takeaways that will help you scale your fundraising efforts and make an impact. A […]