Launching your Crowdfunder project is a big deal – but what is the best way to go about doing it? Senior Crowdfunder Coach, Bertie, gives the lowdown. I am a firm believer that the strength of a good campaign is all in the preparation and, inevitably, the start and the finish are very important and require[…]
Crowdfunder have partnered with Legal & General to find the projects that amplify life for those aged 55+ and offer the chance to win up to £5,000 towards a Crowdfunder project. If you’re 55 years old or over and exploring your entrepreneurial spirit or if your project amplifies life for those aged over 55, then[…]
Sharing your Crowdfunder project on social media is a great way to spread the word about what you’re up to and could be pretty crucial to the success of your campaign. Facebook in particular is the prime platform to use to promote your Crowdfunder project. With over a billion users, there are plenty of potential[…]
Crowdfunder.co.uk have partnered with Birmingham City Council to offer extra funding to the projects that help local citizens to live healthily and confidently within their own homes and communities throughout the City. Looking specifically to support adult social care, to combat social isolation, and ultimately help people to live independently and happily, the Community Innovation[…]
“Crowdfunder’s mission is to tackle’s society’s challenges by making ideas happen. We are proud of our track record of helping thousands of crowdfunding campaigns, many of which are at the forefront of leading social change, to raise the money and support they need.”“Crowdfunder receives up to 200 new crowdfunding projects a day from people all[…]
I’m Si and I’ve been helping people raise money on Crowdfunder for almost as long as the company has been around. Over the last few years, I’ve had the pleasure of directly working with, coaching and learning from 100’s of projects, who have collectively raised around £20,000,000 through the crowd, including Resurgence, the Iron Bridge[…]
Earlier this year, we launched a competition in collaboration with Cornwall Live and Westcountry Fruit Sales to find ideas that are making a real difference to Cornish communities. Inspired by reaching our own £50m milestone of money raised for community-benefitting projects across the UK, we wanted to pay homage to our roots and offer five different[…]
Community businesses across the whole of England will be opening their doors this weekend to celebrate the positive impact that they are having on society. It’s a unique opportunity to find out more about the community businesses in your area and what you can do to get involved! Phil Geraghty, Managing Director at Crowdfunder, said,[…]
You don’t need to be a marketing genius to crowdfund, but you do need to think about how you’re going to promote your Crowdfunder project and reach more people. Why? Because it will increase potential pledges! As Head of Content here at Crowdfunder, I spend my days writing all about crowdfunding but, if you’re new to the[…]
Are you currently in the process of starting a new venture in your community or looking to grow an area of your business? Crowdfunding is an excellent way of raising the finance that you need to get going, but it also comes with a whole range of other benefits that should put it at the[…]
Crowdfunder.co.uk currently has over £4m of +Extra funding from a range of partners, but what is this additional money all about and how can you access it? We caught up with Natalie, Fund Distribution Manager here at Crowdfunder, to find out the basics that you need to know about +Extra funding. You can also find out more[…]
Cornwall Council are working with Crowdfunder.co.uk to offer Crowdfund Cornwall; an initiative that supports not-for-profit organisations working with local communities down in Cornwall. This +Extra funding opportunity aims to inspire all, including individuals, community groups, charities and businesses, to enhance nature and grow local projects.On offer are two pots of additional funding, the first being the Grow[…]
The Local Elections are just around the corner, taking place on 3rd May 2018, and it’s not too late to Crowdfund your campaign. If you need to raise finance to stand in your borough, or funding for marketing materials to get your voice heard, then Crowdfunder can help you. The power of the crowd is[…]
True innovation lies in the space between design and social impact, and the OX stands as an exemplary model for this. Designed to be a low-cost, all-terrain truck that can be driven on and off-road, the aim behind the OX is to help remote communities in the likes of Africa and India to transport food,[…]
When watching from afar, crowdfunding can seem completely effortless. You see the support rolling in, happy project owners sharing gratitude and sending virtual high fives and hugs. However, the reality of it is that crowdfunding is a lot of work and behind the scenes, there’s a person working tirelessly to co-ordinate, plan and schedule their[…]