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How Wigan Athletic supporters saved their club through Crowdfunder

by Crowdfunder | Sep 02, 2020

It’s inconceivable that Wigan Athletic could fold. But that’s the plight facing the FA Cup winners of 2013, who fell into administration back in July only weeks after a controversial change of ownership at the DW Stadium.

First artists announced for ‘Passport: Back to Our Roots’

by Crowdfunder | Aug 17, 2020

Elbow, Everything Everything, Public Service Broadcasting and The Slow Readers Club are the first artists to announce gigs for Passport: Back to Our Roots.

A Maiden Voyage into COVID’s Shadow

by Crowdfunder | Aug 04, 2020

While the world’s attention remains fixed on COVID, we talk with Tracy Edwards MBE about her current crowdfunding campaign and the importance of keeping the fight for gender equality in focus

Student campaigns and crowdfunding partnerships

by Crowdfunder | Jul 31, 2020

Are you running a student campaign or looking to introduce crowdfunding into your curriculum?

Mayor offers extra £1m to help small businesses adapt to Covid-19

by Christine Cook | Jul 30, 2020

More than 4000 Londoners have already supported the scheme, raising £280,000 for businesses affected by the pandemic.

Saving festivals on Crowdfunder

by Jasmine Ward | Jul 23, 2020

Festivals have been turning to the crowd with a plea for survival, selling tickets, merchandise, and one of a kind experiences to keep them going until 2021.

News

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COVID-19: 100% fee free fundraising on Crowdfunder

by Crowdfunder | Apr 17, 2020

This statement is from Crowdfunder UK in response to criticism of fundraising platforms charging fees.

Actor James McAvoy donates £275,000 to support NHS staff

by Crowdfunder | Mar 29, 2020

Actor James McAvoy has donated £275,000 to a campaign supporting frontline NHS staff

Crowdfunder founder Rob Love: “We are creating a new way of working.”

by Crowdfunder | Mar 22, 2020

If we can create a new way of working that’s going to be good news for all of us in the future

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Crowdfunder launches “FringeMakers” with Edinburgh Fringe Society to support artists and venues

by Crowdfunder | Jul 15, 2020

Bespoke Crowdfunder site “FringeMakers” will enable artists and venues to raise vital funds to make up for estimated losses of £21 million.

Crowdfunder launches ‘Pay it Forward – Communities’ with £8million in match funding

by Crowdfunder | Jun 25, 2020

‘Pay it Forward – Communities’ will support community groups and charities with their post-lockdown recovery.

UK’s A-List comedy stars invite you to join them for a pint at The Covid Arms

by Crowdfunder | Apr 22, 2020

Break a Guinness World Records title for the Most visitors to a virtual pub!

Events

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Back Her Business Events | England & Wales

by Jasmine Ward | Jul 02, 2019

Find out about a Back Her Business event near you in England & Wales

Make your idea happen: Spring 2018

by Crowdfunder | Jun 20, 2018

Join our team of coaches to find out more about crowdfunding

Community Shares on Crowdfunder

by Crowdfunder | Jun 20, 2018

With Bertie, Senior Crowdfunder Coach

Learn

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The ultimate checklist to tick off before you start crowdfunding

by Crowdfunder | Sep 13, 2019

We’re outlining the main checklist to tick off before diving into a project!

We’re helping you run your project better with a new Dashboard

by Murry Toms | Mar 29, 2019

The new Project Owner dashboard gives you the tools to make your project even more successful.

Planning a Press Release for your Crowdfunder

by Crowdfunder | Jan 23, 2019

You’ve got a great project, but how do you get that all important coverage?