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Boost Your Bank: Crowdfunding for Food, Clothes, and Baby Banks

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 […]

lant One: restoring Cornwall’s forests with crowdfunding

lant One: restoring Cornwall’s forests with 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 […]

Make Christmas Count: raise funds with a prize draw

Make Christmas Count: raise funds with a prize draw

by Tom Wood | Sep 18, 2024

Running a prize draw through Crowdfunder is a straightforward, powerful way to fundraise, whether you’re a small community group or a larger charity. We know that prize draws work particularly well ahead of the Christmas season when people are in the giving spirit, making it the perfect time to raise both awareness and funds. Why […]

Boost Your Project with Cornwall Council’s +Extra Funding

Boost Your Project with Cornwall Council’s +Extra Funding

by Tom Wood | Sep 12, 2024

Cornwall Council has teamed up with Crowdfunder to offer three fantastic funding opportunities for local projects that meet specific community, social, environmental, and economic goals. Through the Council’s partnership with Crowdfunder’s +Extra Funding initiative, local projects can receive match funding to help bring their ideas to life. Whether you’re working to reduce isolation, tackle climate […]

Introduction to 2nd Hand Sundays | Diaries of a crowdfunder

Introduction to 2nd Hand Sundays | Diaries of a crowdfunder

by siri | Aug 22, 2024

Episode one: Intro to our crowdfunding project Hello! I’m Siri, and I run the social media channels at Crowdfunder. Beyond that, I co-run a Community Interest Company in Cornwall called 2nd Hand Sundays. And guess what? We’re crowdfunding! What is 2nd Hand Sundays? 2nd Hand Sundays is a not-for-profit initiative where we collect second-hand clothes […]

Success stories from the Cost of Living Resilience Fund

Success stories from the Cost of Living Resilience Fund

by Tom Wood | Aug 14, 2024

Last chance to apply for up to £50,000 from the Resilience Fund In recent years, communities all over the UK have been facing significant challenges due to the rising cost of living. Recognising the urgency of this situation, Crowdfunder has partnered with Access: The Foundation for Social Investment to launch the Cost of Living Resilience […]

A New Era for Girls’ Cricket: South Shields Cricket Club’s Crowdfunding Success”

A New Era for Girls’ Cricket: South Shields Cricket Club’s Crowdfunding Success”

by Tom Wood | Aug 08, 2024

In April 2024, South Shields Cricket Club embarked on a mission to sustain and build on their thriving girls’ section. To achieve this, they launched a Crowdfunder campaign to hire a full-time, experienced female coach for the season. The campaign was a resounding success, raising £25,000 from over 140 supporters, with additional match funding from […]

Revitalizing Community Spirit: Roe Green Tennis Club’s Crowdfunding Journey

Revitalizing Community Spirit: Roe Green Tennis Club’s Crowdfunding Journey

by Tom Wood | Aug 06, 2024

Hidden in the suburbs of Manchester, Roe Green Tennis Club was facing a significant challenge. Their courts had deteriorated over the years, leading to a substantial repair bill that the small club struggled to meet. We caught up with Martin Kast from the club to talk about how they used Crowdfunder to raise the money […]

‘Podcast on Purpose’ with Philippa Forrester: Subscribe now

‘Podcast on Purpose’ with Philippa Forrester: Subscribe now

by Crowdfunder | Jul 24, 2024

Are you ready to be inspired by stories of resilience, innovation, and the power of community? ‘Podcast on Purpose‘ a thrilling new podcast series hosted by the iconic Philippa Forrester, is here to showcase the incredible impact of crowdfunding on society. The series, part of Crowdfunder’s commitment to enabling positive change across the UK, is […]

Transforming Lives Through Food: The Story of Coexist Community Kitchen

Transforming Lives Through Food: The Story of Coexist Community Kitchen

by Tom Wood | Jul 23, 2024

In the community of Easton, Bristol, Coexist Community Kitchen is more than just a cookery school; it is a haven for social connection, empowerment, and support. Since its inception, Coexist has been dedicated to creating a space that feels like home, offering not only culinary education but also a sense of belonging and dignity for […]

‘It’s a game changer!” How crowdfunding has become the new way for candidates to access finance and support

‘It’s a game changer!” How crowdfunding has become the new way for candidates to access finance and support

by Crowdfunder | Jun 11, 2024

A fascinating new trend has emerged that is reshaping the way politicians raise funds for their 2024 General Election campaigns. In recent years, crowdfunding has emerged as a powerful tool for political candiates and activists to access the necessary financial support to run their campaigns. This year, the battleground for winning hearts and minds in the […]

General Election 2024: Why support your local electoral candidates crowdfunding campaign?

General Election 2024: Why support your local electoral candidates crowdfunding campaign?

by Crowdfunder | May 29, 2024

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