The home of crowdfunding for wildlife fundraising and nature projects

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Are you a Wildlife Trust, nature charity, or community organisation working to protect the UK’s natural habitats?

Crowdfunder is the go-to platform for wildlife fundraising and funding for nature projects, helping you bring your environmental vision to life.

Whether you're restoring a local woodland, rewilding green spaces, or launching a species protection initiative, Crowdfunder connects you with people who care. From grassroots campaigns to large-scale wildlife funding drives, we make it easy to raise support for your cause.

So what are you waiting for?

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Why use Crowdfunder for wildlife or nature funding?

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Built for nature projects – The go-to platform for Wildlife Trusts, nature charities, and community groups protecting UK habitats.

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Connect with passionate supporters – Reach people who care about wildlife, rewilding, and the natural world.

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Raise funds with ease – From grassroots campaigns to large-scale projects, we make launching your wildlife fundraising simple and effective.

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Support every step of the way – Get access to expert tips in our knowledge hub to help your campaign thrive.

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Get inspired by these successful crowdfunding projects

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Rewilding Derbyshire

Raised £50,849 from 905 supporters

This ambitious community-led project is restoring wildlife habitats across Derbyshire by planting trees, creating ponds, and rewilding green spaces. By engaging local people and schools, the campaign is helping to reconnect communities with nature and support biodiversity.

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Wild Walsall Heathlands

Raised £1,380 from 35 supporters

Focused on revitalising rare heathland habitats in Walsall, this project is supporting wildlife while giving the local community opportunities to get involved in conservation. From guided walks to hands-on volunteering, it’s a grassroots effort to protect and celebrate local nature. The project also received +Extra funding from the Aviva Community Fund.

Read their story

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Are you ready to crowdfund?

Crowdfunding can build support and raise money for your idea, but it takes good planning. That’s why we’ve created practical tools to help you get started and succeed.

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Free webinars

Our team regularly host live and interactive sessions to share all the tips and know-how you need to be successful on Crowdfunder.

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Knowledge hub

The Knowledge Hub

The go-to place for all the advice and guidance to help you make your project a success no matter what stage you’re at.

The Knowledge hub
The Help Centre

The Help Centre

Got a question? Our 24/7 Help Centre is full of answers and support from the Crowdfunder Team.

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Match funding for wildlife and nature projects

Boost your fundraising with a match funding grant from one of our +Extra funding partners. We have over £10 million available in grants from our UK matched funding partners. Check your eligibility and apply for extra support to get your local crowdfunding project to target faster.

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How crowdfunding works

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Set up your page

Create your page in minutes - tell your story, explain your plans and set your fundraising target.

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Spread the word

Tell everyone you know about your project - friends, colleagues and others in your community can all help.

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Help and support

We’re here with a dedicated Knowledge Hub to help you get the absolute best out of your crowdfunder.

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Get funded

Your supporters can donate or pledge money in return for tempting rewards once your project succeeds.

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Boost your fundraising by running a prize draw

Running a prize draw is a fantastic way to raise money for your crowdfunding campaign. A prize draw is like an online raffle - your supporters can enter for a low price, you’ll boost your fundraising, and you can give back to the people who’ve helped your cause.

Find out more about prize draws

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Crowdfunding FAQs

How does crowdfunding for wildlife and nature projects work?

Crowdfunding for your wildlife and nature project 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 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
  • Apply for +Extra funding to boost your fundraising
  • Offer rewards or set up a prize draw to give back to your crowd
How will my crowdfunding money be paid out?

The funds you raise from your wildlife and nature funding project will be paid into the bank account linked to your Crowdfunder profile within 7 working days of the end of your project. 

Need help?

If you have any questions or run into any issues, our friendly support team are here to help. Either use the chat bot or visit our help centre