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Ten years of crowdfunding for butterfly conservation

Ten years of crowdfunding for butterfly conservation

by Tom Wood | Aug 28, 2025

For over ten years, Butterfly Conservation has been leading the fight to protect butterflies, moths, and the natural habitats they depend on. Their vision is simple but powerful: a world where butterflies and moths are thriving and can be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, forever. Over that time, they have returned to Crowdfunder again and again, […]

Crowdfunding for sport: How your club can raise more than just money

Crowdfunding for sport: How your club can raise more than just money

by Tom Wood | Jul 30, 2025

Is your sports club or activity group dreaming big but lacking the funds to match? Whether it’s upgrading facilities, launching a new programme or simply keeping things running, crowdfunding could be the game-changer you need. At Crowdfunder, we’ve seen thousands of sports-based projects thrive, raising millions for grassroots clubs and activity groups across the UK. […]

Launch Notes July 2025: a new project page for a seamless fundraising journey

Launch Notes July 2025: a new project page for a seamless fundraising journey

by Tom Wood | Jul 28, 2025

We know that every detail counts when it comes to turning interest into pledges, so we’ve been working hard to make your fundraising journey smoother, smarter, and more successful. Our latest updates put your supporters first, helping you boost engagement, increase visibility, and secure more pledges: Read on to see how these updates can help […]

How to raise £30k in 30 days: 5 proven crowdfunding steps

How to raise £30k in 30 days: 5 proven crowdfunding steps

by Tom Wood | Jul 07, 2025

Raising £30,000 in just one month might sound like a moonshot, but with the right approach, it’s completely achievable. Thousands of people have done just that on Crowdfunder, from grassroots community organisers to social entrepreneurs and charity leaders. If you’ve got a big idea and a motivated crowd behind you, this could be your moment. […]

How to raise £50K in 5 steps using Crowdfunder

How to raise £50K in 5 steps using Crowdfunder

by Tom Wood | Jun 26, 2025

For charities, community groups, and profit-with-purpose organisations, raising £50,000 might sound ambitious—but with the right strategy and tools, it’s completely achievable. The key? Diversifying how you fundraise and using Crowdfunder’s full range of features to create a rolling campaign plan that builds momentum all year long. If you’re ready to move beyond one-off appeals and […]

5 Sports Projects That Scored Big with Crowdfunding

5 Sports Projects That Scored Big with Crowdfunding

by Tom Wood | Jun 26, 2025

From grassroots clubs and inclusive training programmes to vital facility upgrades, crowdfunding has become a game-changing way to fuel the future of sport. At Crowdfunder, we’ve seen firsthand how communities come together to back the projects that matter most to them. Whether it’s lighting pitches, rebuilding clubhouses or creating new opportunities for underrepresented groups, these […]

How Sport England and Crowdfunder empower grassroots clubs

How Sport England and Crowdfunder empower grassroots clubs

by Tom Wood | Jun 19, 2025

In the latest episode of Podcast on Purpose, host Philippa Forrester dives into the vibrant world of grassroots sport and uncovers how crowdfunding—boosted by match funding from major partners like Sport England—is transforming communities across the UK. This special “sporty episode” features insights from Crowdfunder Co-Founder and Co-CEO Simon Deverell, Partnership Delivery Manager Chloe Jones, […]

Why prize draws are reinventing fundraising

Why prize draws are reinventing fundraising

by Crowdfunder | May 19, 2025

💥 Raise more. Engage more. Unlock game-changing impact. Imagine this: an intimate performance by your favourite artist. No VIP exclusives. No high-ticket barriers. Just a fair chance for every supporter—no matter their budget—to win their way in. That’s the magic of a prize draw—and it’s rewriting the rulebook on charity fundraising. At Crowdfunder, we’ve seen […]

25 tried-and-tested fundraising ideas for sports clubs

25 tried-and-tested fundraising ideas for sports clubs

by Crowdfunder | May 11, 2025

Sports-related fundraising ideas 1. Host a tournament Whether you’re a football, rugby, tennis, netball or cricket club, hosting a tournament where you invite other local teams to compete against each other for a fee is always one of the best fundraising ideas. For sports teams, it’s a chance to raise money while doing what you’re […]

16 football fundraising ideas for grassroots teams

16 football fundraising ideas for grassroots teams

by Crowdfunder | May 11, 2025

Raising money for your grassroots club shouldn’t be hard. Here are 16 ideas that actually work — from a quick prize draw to a full Crowdfunder campaign. Start crowdfunding Football fundraising ideas for grassroots teams 1. Organise a five-a-side tournament Hosting a five-a-side tournament can engage the local community and raise funds through team entry […]

Crowdfunder appoints new growth marketing director

Crowdfunder appoints new growth marketing director

by Tom Wood | Apr 02, 2025

Crowdfunder, the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Matthews as Growth Marketing Director. Sam joins the team at a pivotal moment, as Crowdfunder continues to scale its impact, enhance its digital capabilities, and expand its +Extra Funding partnerships to help even more changemakers bring their ideas to life. With […]

Launch Notes Q1 2025: Giving you control over your payouts

Launch Notes Q1 2025: Giving you control over your payouts

by Tom Wood | Mar 27, 2025

Here at Crowdfunder we’ve hit the ground running in 2025! Over the last few months, we’ve rolled out a series of updates to the Crowdfunder platform to help project owners and supporters have an even smoother, more impactful experience. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s new and improved so far this year. Introducing Flexible Payouts […]

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