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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 […]

Podcast on Purpose: How artist Alison Lapper turned grief into a force for good

Podcast on Purpose: How artist Alison Lapper turned grief into a force for good

by Tom Wood | Mar 13, 2025

In our latest episode of Podcast on Purpose, we have an incredibly moving conversation with artist Alison Lapper, hosted by Philippa Forrester, alongside Simon Deverell, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Crowdfunder. The episode sheds light on Alison’s journey, her deep connection to art, and how she has channelled personal tragedy into an inspiring movement that helps […]

Watch Now: 5 Essential Steps to Raising £50K for Your Cause

Watch Now: 5 Essential Steps to Raising £50K for Your Cause

by Tom Wood | Feb 27, 2025

Are you looking to raise £50,000 for your cause in 2025? If so, you won’t want to miss our latest webinar, where Crowdfunder’s top experts shared their insider knowledge on how to build a winning fundraising campaign. Hosted by our Co-CEO Dawn Bebe and Head of Projects Max Upton, this powerful session walked participants through […]

A Prize Draw for Good: How You Can Make a Difference with Just £10

A Prize Draw for Good: How You Can Make a Difference with Just £10

by Tom Wood | Feb 27, 2025

Imagine donating £10 and finding out you’ve won tickets to Glastonbury Festival—the event that sells out in mere seconds. Or getting the once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Coldplay perform in an intimate London church. Sounds like a dream, right? But for thousands of music fans, this has become a reality—thanks to War Child’s incredible prize draws, […]

Honouring Jack Leslie: The Campaign That Changed Football History

Honouring Jack Leslie: The Campaign That Changed Football History

by Tom Wood | Feb 12, 2025

At Crowdfunder, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change. Our podcast series, Podcast on Purpose, shines a light on incredible campaigns that have united communities and made a lasting impact. One such story is the remarkable journey to honour Jack Leslie, a footballing legend whose legacy was nearly lost to time. Listen […]

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