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Calvert Exmoor: How Crowdfunding Saved an Accessible Adventure Centre

by Tom Wood | Dec 27, 2024

Calvert Exmoor, an accessible adventure centre in North Devon, was on the brink of closure in 2023. Rising costs and a gap in funding threatened its operations, but a remarkable Crowdfunder campaign turned things around. With support from over 2,200 donors, they raised over £519,000, safeguarding their mission of empowering people with disabilities through outdoor […]

How Gillingham Leisure Community Trust Secured Over £16,500 Through Crowdfunding and Sport England

by Tom Wood | Dec 17, 2024

Here at Crowdfunder, we’re passionate about empowering community projects to thrive. When Gillingham Community and Leisure Trust, a not-for-profit organization in North Dorset, needed urgent funding for essential upgrades to their swimming pool’s heating system, they turned to us—and the results speak for themselves. With the help of Sport England’s Movement Fund, this small charity […]

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 […]

12 Christmas Fundraising Ideas

by Tom Wood | Oct 28, 2024

Christmas fundraising campaigns are a fab way to give your crowdfunding or drive to raise money a boost before the end of the year. Many people look for a worthy cause to donate to in the run-up to Christmas, so hosting an Xmas fundraiser or trying one of our other Christmas fundraising ideas can be […]

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 […]

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A Bed of Their Own: Zarach’s Mission Featured in Our Latest Podcast Episode

by Tom Wood | Dec 22, 2024

Imagine not having a bed to sleep in. For many children in the UK, this is a heartbreaking reality. The charity Zarach is on a mission to change that. Founded six years ago by Bex Wilson, a deputy headteacher who saw the impact of bed poverty on her students, Zarach has already provided over 10,000 […]

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 […]

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Creative Scotland and Crowdfunder Launch Fifth Year of Successful Partnership to Support Creative Projects Across Scotland

by Tom Wood | Nov 14, 2024

£150k fund offers match funding of up to £10k for creative projects Edinburgh, Scotland – Thursday 14 November 2024 Creative Scotland, the national agency dedicated to supporting the arts, screen, and creative industries in Scotland, has partnered once again with Crowdfunder UK to launch the fifth year of the Creative Scotland Crowdmatch Fund. This long-running […]

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 […]

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£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 […]

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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 […]