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How Natalie Fee turned a song into a sustainability movement

How Natalie Fee turned a song into a sustainability movement

by Tom Wood | Mar 26, 2025

What does it take to go from a personal passion project to leading a national environmental movement? For author, activist and musician Natalie Fée, it started with a single song — and a little help from Crowdfunder. In the latest episode of Podcast on Purpose, host Philippa Forrester and Crowdfunder Co-CEO Simon Deverell sit down […]

How to Run for Charity & Raise Money

How to Run for Charity & Raise Money

by Tom Wood | Mar 26, 2025

Running is one of the most popular ways to fundraise for a charity, but what’s the best way to go about this? Read on to learn how to raise money for charity by running, find upcoming race events, and discover how Crowdfunder can help you throughout your fundraising journey. Contents Why run for charity? There […]

How Penallta RFC Raised Nearly £18K to Revamp Their Clubhouse

How Penallta RFC Raised Nearly £18K to Revamp Their Clubhouse

by Tom Wood | Mar 17, 2025

Raised £17,981 from 82 supporters +£4,500 +Extra funding from Sport Wales: A Place for Sport Founded in 1952 by local miners, Penallta RFC has grown into one of Wales’ most successful community rugby clubs, now boasting over 300 players across 16 teams, from Mini Miners (ages 3-5) to a recently established walking rugby team. The […]

How Alison Lapper turned grief into a force for good

How Alison Lapper turned grief into a force for good

by Tom Wood | Mar 13, 2025

In our latest episode of Podcast on Purpose, we have an incredibly moving conversation with artist Alison Lapper, hosted by Philippa Forrester, alongside Simon Deverell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Crowdfunder. The episode sheds light on Alison’s journey, her deep connection to art, and how she has channelled personal tragedy into an inspiring movement that helps […]

5 essential steps to raising £50k for your cause

5 essential steps to raising £50k for your cause

by Tom Wood | Feb 27, 2025

Are you looking to raise £50,000 for your cause in 2025? If so, you won’t want to miss our latest webinar, where Crowdfunder’s top experts shared their insider knowledge on how to build a winning fundraising campaign. Hosted by our Co-CEO Dawn Bebe and Head of Projects Max Upton, this powerful session walked participants through […]

How a £10 prize draw entry can make a real difference

How a £10 prize draw entry can make a real difference

by Tom Wood | Feb 27, 2025

Imagine donating £10 and finding out you’ve won tickets to Glastonbury Festival—the event that sells out in mere seconds. Or getting the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Coldplay perform in an intimate London church. Sounds like a dream, right? But for thousands of music fans, this has become a reality—thanks to War Child’s incredible prize draws, […]

Honouring Jack Leslie: the campaign that changed football

Honouring Jack Leslie: the campaign that changed football

by Tom Wood | Feb 12, 2025

At Crowdfunder, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change. Our podcast series, Podcast on Purpose, shines a light on incredible campaigns that have united communities and made a lasting impact. One such story is the remarkable journey to honour Jack Leslie, a footballing legend whose legacy was nearly lost to time. Listen […]

Phil Geraghty appointed Director of Data and AI

Phil Geraghty appointed Director of Data and AI

by Tom Wood | Jan 29, 2025

Crowdfunder.co.uk is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Geraghty as its new Director of Data and AI, marking a bold step forward in the company’s journey to redefine crowdfunding through innovation. As a co-founder of Crowdfunder and a leader in technology-driven businesses, Phil brings unparalleled expertise to advance the company’s data capabilities and AI-driven […]

ow crowdfunding saved an accessible adventure centre

ow 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 2024. 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 Sport England helped Gillingham Leisure Trust crowdfund

How Sport England helped Gillingham Leisure Trust crowdfund

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 £10,000 for community upgrades

How Crickhowell FC raised £10,000 for community 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

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 […]

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