Doc Rowe: Saving Decades of Cultural Customs by Tom Wood | Nov 13, 2023 For over six decades, Doc Rowe has been a dedicated archivist, folklorist, and cultural historian, tirelessly documenting the rich tapestry of folk traditions across mainland Britain. Now, in an effort to secure his invaluable legacy, filmmakers Rob Curry and Tim Plester have embarked on a crowdfunding campaign to digitize and archive Doc Rowe’s extensive collection […]
Chinley & Buxworth Community Centre: A hub for sports and so much more by Issy Walker | Oct 24, 2023 Chinley, Buxworth & Brownside Community Association is a registered charity that delivers the community and leisure priorities identified in the parish. They manage the Chinley & Buxworth Community Centre, which is a highly valued and well-utilised resource, used by both the residents of the parish and the neighbouring towns and villages. Their aim is to […]
UK Wild Otter Trust: Creating a Safe Haven for Otters by Tom Wood | Oct 03, 2023 In an inspiring conservation story, the UK Wild Otter Trust recently achieved a remarkable milestone through their crowdfunding campaign. They successfully raised over £21,000 to build an otter re-wilding enclosure, offering a lifeline to these captivating creatures. This included over £18,000 from +Extra funding partners Aviva Community Fund and Save Our Wild Isles Community Fund. […]
The Pearl Exchange: Nurturing Creativity and Resilience in Bude by cf_admin | Aug 22, 2023 Nestled in the charming coastal town of Bude, Cornwall, a modest building hosts an amazing calendar of events ranging from creative workshops to therapy and counseling sessions. In May 2022 The Pearl Exchange – a dynamic creative hub for 18-35 year olds – embarked on a crowdfunding campaign in order to ensure their future. After […]
How Park Lane Stables RDA Successfully Crowdfunded to Secure its Future by cf_admin | Aug 22, 2023 Tucked away in the heart of London, Park Lane Stables RDA is a registered charity that provides therapeutic horse riding and carriage driving to people with disabilities. Founded in 2006 by manager Natalie O’Rourke, the organization has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for countless individuals facing physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges. The unique […]
Dorset-Based Charity PramaLife Empowers Elderly through Crowdfunding Campaign by cf_admin | Aug 21, 2023 With a mission to enhance the quality of life for older people, PramaLife embarked on their crowdfunding journey to raise essential funds that will directly support their cost of living initiative. By leveraging the power of the crowd and securing +Extra funding from a range of partners, PramaLife aims to foster an environment of care […]
Share Portsmouth: Library of Things and Repair Cafe in the Heart of the City by Issy Walker | Jun 28, 2023 Share Portsmouth is a registered charity aiming to reduce carbon, waste and raw material use through sharing, repairing and re-use, and involves two projects; Repair Cafe Portsmouth, and Portsmouth Library of Things. Repair Café Portsmouth allows repairers to share their skills with people who have broken objects that generally aren’t able to be repaired on […]
Oxford Wood Library of Things: Supporting the planet and the community by Issy Walker | Jun 27, 2023 Oxford Wood Recycling collects wood waste which is either sold on for DIY purposes or made into furniture. Their mission is to care for their environment and transform lives. When talking to customers, they regularly offer advice on their project, and the wood and tools to use. It became apparent that many customers did not […]
Bringing football communities closer together through Crowdfunder by Murry Toms | Jun 01, 2023 The late, great Jock Stein once said that ‘football without fans is nothing’ and his words have never been more apt at Crowdfunder. They are the lifeblood of the game and its communities, increasingly turning to crowdfunding to make a positive social impact. More and more of the EFL football club charities are using our […]
This Girl’s Ability: Empowering disabled girls and young women through sport by Issy Walker | May 03, 2023 • Raised £9,370 from 89 supporters• +£4,500 Extra funding from Sport England: Active Together• Providing sports and creative opportunities for disabled girls and young women. This Girl’s Ability is a non-profit organisation that works to provide sports and creative opportunities to girls and young women with disabilities. Based in the London Borough of Havering and […]
Top tips on crowdfunding, from people who have done it by Issy Walker | Apr 11, 2023 We’re always on hand to help get your Crowdfunder started, but hearing some advice from project owners who’ve been there is better yet! We asked some successful project owners for their top tips for people thinking about crowdfunding. It’s all in the planning Spiral Freerun CIC is a community club, based in Bedford, that specialises […]
Coexist Community Kitchen: bringing a community together through food by Issy Walker | Mar 27, 2023 The Coexist Community Kitchen (CCK) is a not-for-profit cookery school based in Bristol that works to provide free cookery classes and community meals for those experiencing social marginalisation in our society. The school, which has been operating since 2011, works closely with a wide range of support services in the area, which enables them to […]