Why crowdfund for your theatre?
Connect with your audience
Raise funds for operating costs
Build a sustainable future
Renovate your theatre
The home of crowdfunding for theatres
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Are you looking to start fundraising for your theatre?
Crowdfunder is the best crowdfunding website for theatres, having worked with dozens of venues across the country, to let the audience play a part in their story. It's really quick and easy to set up a fundraiser for your theatre.
Crowdfund the funds you need to develop or expand your theatre - Crowdfunder is a fundraising platform that can help you receive cash whilst driving awareness and engagement.
So what are you waiting for?
Get inspired by these successful crowdfunding projects
Gladstone Theatre
Gladstone engaged with their community to enable them to continue to provide a platform for people to develop and express their creativity, enhancing and building local creative skills both on and off stage.
Octagon's future fund
The Octagon has been part of Bolton’s rich cultural history for over 50 years. They are a creative home for the people of Bolton, and are passionate about supporting community, improving health/well being and providing positive, uplifting experiences.
The Phoenix Arts Club
The Phoenix Arts Club has been a home for creatives for over thirty years. In the heart of London's Theatre district, it is a cave of wonders, filled with theatrical history spanning hundreds of years.
How crowdfunding works
Set up your page
Create your page in minutes - tell your story, explain your plans and set your fundraising target.
Spread the word
Tell everyone you know about your project - friends, colleagues and others in your community can all help.
Help and support
We’re here with a dedicated Knowledge Hub to help you get the absolute best out of your crowdfunder.
Get funded
Your supporters can donate or pledge money in return for tempting rewards once your project succeeds.
Theatre projects crowdfunding now
Save Hackney Empire
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Save The Gladstone Theatre
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#SaveOurTheatres - Rose Theatre Kidderminster
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Warm & Energy Efficient Space
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Raise The Curtain
To secure the future of Brentwood Theatre for the community of Brentwood, enabling us to recover...
Chiswick Playhouse Fundraiser
The Chiswick Playhouse need to raise £35,000 as we are unable to reopen with our full programme.
Play Your Part - Act 2
Please join me and make a difference? Every donation will help. Thank you in advance for your...
Love Your Theatre - York Theatre Royal's reopening
Support York Theatre Royal today and your donation will be matched. We've got exciting plans -...
Ready to launch a crowdfunding project?
Fundraising can be challenging, but crowdfunding is a brilliant way to engage your supporters and feel the support of the whole community behind you. Set up a project on Crowdfunder and give back to your crowd with rewards and prize draws.
Access £millions in +Extra funding
Easy and quick to set up
Engage community support easily
Allow fundraisers on your behalf
Ability to offer rewards
Collect monthly donations
Access to free guides and support
Dedicated support team onhand
Excitement with prize draws
Theatre crowdfunding FAQs
How does crowdfunding for theatre projects work?
Crowdfunding for your theatre couldn’t be easier with Crowdfunder. Simply create your profile and let your supporters fund your cause. Our community fundraising platform lets you put your project in front of a bigger crowd, outside of your local network. Promote your campaign to more people, as well as public sector and corporate organisations.
How do I set up a Theatre crowdfunding page?
It’s really easy to start crowdfunding for your cause with Crowdfunder:
- Create your crowdfunding profile
- Tell your story - add photos and videos to your profile to show people why you’re fundraising
- See if you're eligible for +Extra funding to boost your fundraising
- Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd
What are the benefits of crowdfunding?
The benefits of crowdfunding include:
- Raise more money for your cause
- Boost awareness of your community project and your fundraising efforts
- Build an engaged community of supporters
- No platform fees if you’re fundraising for a not-for-profit, social enterprise, or community organisation
- Get detailed reports and insights into your fundraiser via your Crowdfunder dashboard
Who can set up a crowdfunding project?
All kinds of groups can set up a fundraising project with Crowdfunder, making it easy to raise funds for your theatre. Whether you're an amateur dramatics group, a professional company, or a community theater, Crowdfunder provides the tools and support to help you reach your goals. From equipment upgrades to covering production costs, you can bring your vision to life with the backing of your supporters.
Is my fundraising project eligible for a match funding grant?
Your crowdfunding project could be eligible to receive extra support in the form of a match funding grant via our +Extra Funding. Your crowdfunding campaign may be able to receive a pledge from one of our regional or national corporate, public sector, or local authority partners when you reach a certain stage in your fundraising journey. There’s over £10 million in match funding available in total. Check the individual criteria of each fund to see if your fundraising project is eligible to apply.
Why should I choose Crowdfunder over other fundraising platforms?
Crowdfunder is the home of crowdfunding for theatres. Our easy-to-use, fully transparent platform provides you with real-time insights and detailed reports into your crowdfunding campaign, so you can stay up to date every step of the way.
At Crowdfunder, we also have £10 million in +Extra Funding available in match funding grants to support community-based fundraising projects, and we let you give back to your supporters with fantastic rewards.
What’s more, our fundraising experts are on hand to provide help and advice on crowdfunding for community projects, and you’ll have access to our Knowledge Hub and interactive sessions to help you boost your fundraising further.
How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?
The funds you raise from your crowdfunding project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project.