Why start a theatre crowdfunding project?
Connect with your audience
Raise funds for operating costs
Build a sustainable future
Renovate your theatre
The home of theatre crowdfunding
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Are you looking for theatre fundraising support?
Launch a theatre fundraising campaign with Crowdfunder, the home of theatre crowdfunding. We’ve worked with dozens of performing arts venues across the UK, letting the audience play their part in the story.
Raise the funds you need to develop or expand your theatre while driving awareness and engagement of your cause. It’s quick and easy to start crowdfunding for your theatre today.
So what are you waiting for?
Crowdfunding theatre & performing arts: successful 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 theatre fundraising page in minutes - tell your story, explain your plans and set your target.
Spread the word
Tell everyone you know about your project - friends, colleagues and others in your community can all help.
Help and support
Our dedicated Knowledge Hub will help you get the absolute best out of your crowdfunding theatre project.
Get funded
Your supporters can donate or pledge money in return for tempting rewards once your project succeeds.
Current theatre crowdfunding projects
Save Hackney Empire
Hackney Empire faces the biggest challenge in its 120 year history. Please help our legendary...
Save The Gladstone Theatre
To raise funds to "Save Our Theatre" from imminent closure due to COVID-19 and allow us to...
#SaveOurTheatres - Rose Theatre Kidderminster
Audiences and performers - we want you back in our theatre in 2021! Help us to get back on our...
Warm & Energy Efficient Space
To be a warm space from 31/01/23, 11am - 11pm Tues to Sat. A welcoming, social & community...
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 theatre crowdfunding project?
Fundraising for performing arts projects can be challenging, but crowdfunding is a brilliant way to engage your audience and feel the support of the whole community behind you. Set up a theatre crowdfunding with Crowdfunder and give back to your supporters 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 theatre projects work?
Crowdfunding theatre-related causes 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 start a theatre crowdfunding project?
It’s really easy to start a theatre crowdfunding or performing arts fundraising project 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 theatre fundraising further
- Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd
What are the benefits of crowdfunding theatre projects?
The benefits of running a theatre crowdfunding project 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 theatre crowdfunding project?
All kinds of groups can set up a theatre fundraising project via Crowdfunder. Whether you're an amateur dramatics group, a professional company, or a community theatre, fundraising is easy with Crowdfunder. 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 theatre crowdfunding project could be eligible to receive extra support in the form of a match funding grant via our +Extra funding scheme. Your theatre fundraising campaign could 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, so check the individual criteria of each fund to see if your theatre or performing arts fundraising project is eligible to apply.
Why should I choose Crowdfunder over other fundraising platforms?
Crowdfunder is the home of crowdfunding. Theatre venues, charities, community groups and individuals can use our simple, fully transparent platform to raise money for the causes they care about. Get real-time insights and detailed reports into your theatre crowdfunding campaign to stay up to date every step of the way, and access £10 million in +Extra funding from our match funding partners.
We allow you to give back to your supporters with fantastic rewards, and our fundraising experts are on hand to provide help and advice at every stage.
You’ll also have access to our extensive Knowledge Hub and interactive sessions to help you boost your theatre fundraising efforts further.
How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?
The funds you raise via your theatre crowdfunding project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project.