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 […]
A Maiden Voyage into COVID’s Shadow by Crowdfunder | Aug 04, 2020 While the world’s attention remains fixed on COVID, we talk with Tracy Edwards MBE about her current crowdfunding campaign and the importance of keeping the fight for gender equality in focus
