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Top 10 fundraising ideas for musicians and bands

Top 10 fundraising ideas for musicians and bands

by Rebecca Hughes | May 13, 2026

Raising money for your music shouldn’t mean rattling a tin. Here are ten ideas that actually work — from a quick prize draw to a full crowdfunding campaign with match funding on top. 1. Launch a crowdfunding campaign Crowdfunding is the most flexible tool available to independent musicians. You set a goal, tell your story, […]

A New Way for Councils to Support Local Projects

A New Way for Councils to Support Local Projects

by Rebecca Hughes | Apr 23, 2026

Councils play a vital role in supporting local communities, but with budgets under increasing pressure, many have been exploring smarter ways to distribute their funds. One approach that’s gaining traction is match funding, and the results are worth paying attention to. By match funding instead of traditional grant giving, local authorities across the UK have […]

Make every pound go further with a match fund

Make every pound go further with a match fund

by Crowdfunder | Mar 18, 2026

We’ve just made it easier than ever to supercharge your Crowdfunder with match funding. Alongside the match funds offered by our funding partners which you can apply to directly, you can now bring your own match funder to the table. If you have a business, trust and foundation, local authority, or high-net-worth individual in your […]

Crowdfunder appoints US lead to help nonprofits fundraise

Crowdfunder appoints US lead to help nonprofits fundraise

by Crowdfunder | Mar 10, 2026

New York-based media and technology executive brings 20+ years of experience scaling international brands to spearhead Crowdfunder’s mission to help charity and not for profits hit fundraising objectives. UK & NEW YORK, NY – March 10, 2026 – Crowdfunder, the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform that has raised more than $500 million (£400m) for charities, social […]

How Penarth CC crowdfunded to support the next generation

How Penarth CC crowdfunded to support the next generation

by Tom Wood | Jan 27, 2026

Raised £6,520 from 25 supporters +£1,500 match funding from Sport Wales: A Place for Sport Penarth Cricket Club, based in the Vale of Glamorgan, is one of Wales’ largest and most inclusive community cricket clubs. With a thriving junior section, a growing women’s and girls’ programme, and multiple senior teams, it offers opportunities for players […]

UK creative funding guide: grants, prizes & crowdfunding

UK creative funding guide: grants, prizes & crowdfunding

by Crowdfunder | Jan 15, 2026

Are you a UK-based artist, writer, musician, designer, performer, or creative entrepreneur looking for support? Finding creative grants in the UK can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to. This guide brings together the most relevant creative grants, funding opportunities, prizes, and match-funding options available to creatives across every discipline — from theatre and film […]

Music funding opportunities in the UK: A complete guide

Music funding opportunities in the UK: A complete guide

by Tom Wood | Dec 10, 2025

If you’re an artist, band, producer, or composer, you might be searching for music grants or other ways to fund your next project. The good news is there are many music funding opportunities in the UK – from grants and awards to crowdfunding – that can help turn your musical ideas into reality. This guide […]

How Sport Wales helped Machen RFC secure their future

How Sport Wales helped Machen RFC secure their future

by Tom Wood | Dec 08, 2025

Raised £28,451 from 152 supporters +£11,000 +Extra funding from Sport Wales: A Place for Sport Machen RFC, based in the village of Machen in Caerphilly, has a thriving mini and junior section with around 150 children, alongside youth and senior teams. They are also planning to introduce walking rugby to make the sport accessible for […]

How Energy for Tomorrow helped sports clubs go green

How Energy for Tomorrow helped sports clubs go green

by Tom Wood | Nov 17, 2025

Across the UK, local sports clubs are at the heart of communities. They’re places where friendships form, skills develop and people come together to move, play and belong. But with rising energy costs and ageing facilities, many clubs face a growing challenge: how to stay open and sustainable for the future. That’s where Energy for […]

Expert advice from the team behind Crowdfunder

Expert advice from the team behind Crowdfunder

by Tom Wood | Oct 28, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered how to crowdfund, our latest two-part “How to Crowdfund” podcast is the perfect place to start. Hosted by Philippa Forrester, the episodes bring together the people who know crowdfunding best, Crowdfunder’s own team, to share their honest insights, tips and stories from behind the scenes. “Crowdfunding can be really hard, and […]

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. […]

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