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How to raise £30K in 30 Days with Crowdfunder: 5 proven steps to success

How to raise £30K in 30 Days with Crowdfunder: 5 proven steps to success

by Tom Wood | Jul 07, 2025

Raising £30,000 in just one month might sound like a moonshot, but with the right approach, it’s completely achievable. Thousands of people have done just that on Crowdfunder, from grassroots community organisers to social entrepreneurs and charity leaders. If you’ve got a big idea and a motivated crowd behind you, this could be your moment. […]

How to raise £50K in 5 steps using Crowdfunder

How to raise £50K in 5 steps using Crowdfunder

by Tom Wood | Jun 26, 2025

For charities, community groups, and profit-with-purpose organisations, raising £50,000 might sound ambitious—but with the right strategy and tools, it’s completely achievable. The key? Diversifying how you fundraise and using Crowdfunder’s full range of features to create a rolling campaign plan that builds momentum all year long. If you’re ready to move beyond one-off appeals and […]

5 Sports Projects That Scored Big with Crowdfunding

5 Sports Projects That Scored Big with Crowdfunding

by Tom Wood | Jun 26, 2025

From grassroots clubs and inclusive training programmes to vital facility upgrades, crowdfunding has become a game-changing way to fuel the future of sport. At Crowdfunder, we’ve seen firsthand how communities come together to back the projects that matter most to them. Whether it’s lighting pitches, rebuilding clubhouses or creating new opportunities for underrepresented groups, these […]

Crowdfunding for Change: How Sport England and Crowdfunder Are Empowering Grassroots Clubs

Crowdfunding for Change: How Sport England and Crowdfunder Are Empowering Grassroots Clubs

by Tom Wood | Jun 19, 2025

In the latest episode of Podcast on Purpose, host Philippa Forrester dives into the vibrant world of grassroots sport and uncovers how crowdfunding—boosted by match funding from major partners like Sport England—is transforming communities across the UK. This special “sporty episode” features insights from Crowdfunder Co-Founder and Co-CEO Simon Deverell, Partnership Delivery Manager Chloe Jones, […]

Why Prize Draws Are Reinventing Fundraising (And How You Can Join the Movement)

Why Prize Draws Are Reinventing Fundraising (And How You Can Join the Movement)

by Crowdfunder | May 19, 2025

💥 Raise more. Engage more. Unlock game-changing impact. Imagine this: an intimate performance by your favourite artist. No VIP exclusives. No high-ticket barriers. Just a fair chance for every supporter—no matter their budget—to win their way in. That’s the magic of a prize draw—and it’s rewriting the rulebook on charity fundraising. At Crowdfunder, we’ve seen […]

25 tried-and-tested fundraising ideas for sports clubs

25 tried-and-tested fundraising ideas for sports clubs

by Crowdfunder | May 11, 2025

Sports-related fundraising ideas 1. Host a tournament Whether you’re a football, rugby, tennis, netball or cricket club, hosting a tournament where you invite other local teams to compete against each other for a fee is always one of the best fundraising ideas. For sports teams, it’s a chance to raise money while doing what you’re […]

16 Football Fundraising Ideas for Grassroots Teams

16 Football Fundraising Ideas for Grassroots Teams

by Crowdfunder | May 11, 2025

Securing adequate funding is a common challenge for grassroots football teams. Whether it’s for new equipment, travel expenses, or facility upgrades, consistent financial support is essential. Fortunately, there are numerous effective fundraising strategies to explore, and Crowdfunder is here to assist you in bringing these ideas to life. Start crowdfunding 12 Football Fundraising Ideas 1. […]

Crowdfunder Appoints Sam Matthews as Growth Marketing Director to Drive Next Phase of Expansion

Crowdfunder Appoints Sam Matthews as Growth Marketing Director to Drive Next Phase of Expansion

by Tom Wood | Apr 02, 2025

Crowdfunder, the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Matthews as Growth Marketing Director. Sam joins the team at a pivotal moment, as Crowdfunder continues to scale its impact, enhance its digital capabilities, and expand its +Extra Funding partnerships to help even more changemakers bring their ideas to life. With […]

Launch Notes Q1 2025: Giving you control over your payouts

Launch Notes Q1 2025: Giving you control over your payouts

by Tom Wood | Mar 27, 2025

Here at Crowdfunder we’ve hit the ground running in 2025! Over the last few months, we’ve rolled out a series of updates to the Crowdfunder platform to help project owners and supporters have an even smoother, more impactful experience. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s new and improved so far this year. Introducing Flexible Payouts […]

How Natalie Fee turned a crowdfunder for a song into a sustainability movement

How Natalie Fee turned a crowdfunder for a song into a sustainability movement

by Tom Wood | Mar 26, 2025

What does it take to go from a personal passion project to leading a national environmental movement? For author, activist and musician Natalie Fée, it started with a single song — and a little help from Crowdfunder. In the latest episode of Podcast on Purpose, host Philippa Forrester and Crowdfunder Co-CEO Simon Deverell sit down […]

How to Run for Charity & Raise Money

How to Run for Charity & Raise Money

by Tom Wood | Mar 26, 2025

Running is one of the most popular ways to fundraise for a charity, but what’s the best way to go about this? Read on to learn how to raise money for charity by running, find upcoming race events, and discover how Crowdfunder can help you throughout your fundraising journey. Contents Why run for charity? There […]

How Penallta RFC Raised Nearly £18K to Revamp Their Clubhouse

How Penallta RFC Raised Nearly £18K to Revamp Their Clubhouse

by Tom Wood | Mar 17, 2025

Raised £17,981 from 82 supporters +£4,500 +Extra funding from Sport Wales: A Place for Sport Founded in 1952 by local miners, Penallta RFC has grown into one of Wales’ most successful community rugby clubs, now boasting over 300 players across 16 teams, from Mini Miners (ages 3-5) to a recently established walking rugby team. The […]

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