New fund supports community businesses to ‘go green’ by Scott | May 08, 2024 Crowdfunder’s new fund supports community businesses to ‘go green’
4 Perfect Prize Draws To Inspire Your Fundraising Efforts by Tom Wood | Apr 16, 2024 At Crowdfunder we provide plenty of different ways to raise the money you need for your project or cause. Charity profiles, community share offers and fundraisers all have their place for getting you to your target. However, it’s our prize draw functionality that is catching the attention of many individuals and charities. The simple premise […]
The Power of Community and Extra Funding in Reviving Loughborough Carillon Sports Club by Tom Wood | Mar 20, 2024 At Crowdfunder, we witness every day the incredible impact that community-driven initiatives can have. Yet, some stories stand out for their extraordinary demonstration of resilience, community spirit, and the pivotal role of match funding. One such inspiring tale comes from the Loughborough Carillon Sports and Social Club, a beacon of community engagement in the heart […]
Making a real impact: We unveil our top 100 Projects. by Scott | Mar 19, 2024 Today we are proud to release a list of our top 100 Crowdfunder projects from the last 12 months. From exciting prize draws to community investments and fundraisers with mind-blowing rewards, last year saw a magnificent display of innovative and successful Crowdfunder projects. We’re inviting everyone to help celebrate the exceptional projects that made the […]
The Fight to Save Youth Clubs: how The Hangout Club in Glossop is securing their future by Rachel Dunford | Feb 14, 2024 In communities across England, youth clubs serve as vital lifelines for young people, offering not only a sense of belonging but also valuable life skills and opportunities. However, a recent report has sounded the alarm, highlighting the precarious position many of these clubs face due to funding cuts. One such club, nestled in the heart […]
In Focus: The Cost of Living Resilience fund. by Scott | Feb 05, 2024 This week we are able to sit down with Chloe Jones, Partner Delivery Manager at Crowdfunder, to talk about how you could receive up to £50,000 from our cost of living resilience fund provided with Access. Scott: Welcome Chloe. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us today about our Cost of Living […]
Crowdfunder celebrates an exciting new partnership with Co-operatives UK by reducing fees for all community share offers. by Scott | Jan 24, 2024 Crowdfunder is excited to share its new 2024 partnership with Co-operatives UK in order to provide exclusive benefits to any organisation looking to offer community shares. Together, this will see Crowdfunder offer a substantial reduction in its platform fee for community share offers. To further their commitment to fair pricing, fee transparency, and support for […]
Crowdfunder Appoints Dawn Bébe and Simon Deverell as Joint CEOs as the platform prepares to innovate by Crowdfunder | Jan 15, 2024 LONDON (AP) — Crowdfunder, the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform, announced today the appointment of Dawn Bébe and Simon Deverell as Joint Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), effective immediately. Rob Love, the company’s Founder and former CEO, will step down from his executive role but will continue to be a key shareholder. As Joint CEOs, Bébe and […]
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 […]
The Drewe Arms Journey from Closure to Crowdfunding Success by Tom Wood | Jan 11, 2024 In the picturesque village of Drewsteignton, nestled in Dartmoor National Park, stands the historic Drewe Arms, a pub with a rich legacy and a place at the heart of the community. However, like many traditional pubs, the Drewe Arms faced the threat of closure, and its doors were shut for an entire year, leaving a […]
Preserving Sirhowy Crag: A Climbing Community’s Fight for a Natural Gem by Tom Wood | Dec 14, 2023 Sirhowy Crag, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of South Wales, is facing a pivotal moment in its existence. The beloved Sandstone climbing destination, boasting over 5000 climbs and 79 routes, is up for sale. In response to this, the British Mountaineering Council Land and Property Trust is embarking on a mission to acquire […]
Tackling Waste & Sharing Skills: The Woodshop of Recycled Delights by Tom Wood | Nov 29, 2023 In the heart of North and East London, a remarkable initiative is taking root, transforming waste timber into community treasures and empowering individuals with carpentry skills. The Woodshop of Recycled Delights, a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC), has evolved into a thriving hub that not only teaches carpentry but also rescues thousands of kilograms of […]