People and communities
Community groups reminded to apply for Crowdfund Walsall funding
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The deadline to apply for the current round of funding through Crowdfund Walsall is fast approaching, and community groups are being encouraged to submit their applications.
The £100k fund aims to help groups in Walsall to bring their community project ideas to life through grants of up to £20,000. The deadline for applications is Monday 21 August 2023.
Funding is available for community projects that aim to reach inactive residents and get them moving, as well as groups in need of capital investment for buildings or equipment in the heart of Bloxwich and Walsall Towns.
“ I want to remind community groups to get their applications in as soon as possible for this fantastic funding opportunity. It’s a really exciting funding round for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Walsall, as there are diverse funds available to support many project needs and ideas.
I continue to be inspired by the range and number of projects that have come through Crowdfund Walsall. Projects like these change our borough and improve our communities
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The Crowdfund Walsall programme is a partnership between Walsall Council and Spacehive, the home of community fundraising. The programme enables groups across the borough to exclusively access funding for community improvement initiatives and the crowdfunding nature of the programme maximises the amount that campaigners can raise. Crowdfund Walsall is keen to hear from Walsall groups who have an innovative idea to improve their local area. No fundraising experience is necessary - 65% of Spacehive creators are creating a community project for the first time. Spacehive assists project creators with online workshops, 1-2-1 support and resources, providing advice on everything from project costs to campaign promotion.
“ Walsall residents have previously launched some incredible community ideas via Spacehive and we are proud to put power in the hands of local people to transform where they live. Spacehive is delighted to work with Walsall Council to support local communities and we are excited to see what this next phase brings “
If you have an idea for a project in your local area, please contact externalfunding@walsall.gov.uk for information on how to apply.
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For more information, please contact: Amanda Spratt – Programme Manager on 01922 658042 partner@spacehive.com externalfunding@walsall.gov.uk
About Spacehive
The home of community fundraising, Spacehive makes it easy for people to improve their local area. We build technology to help crowdfund local projects that communities want; from spruced up playgrounds and new street markets, to city farms and learning hubs. We have helped fund over 2,000 ideas and raised more than £30 million to support local communities.
When local communities have an idea and start a project, Spacehive connects it to exclusive funds from companies, councils and foundations that want to help bring communities to life. We have the highest success rate of any crowdfunding platform in the UK (85% success rate, rising to 94% when a partner pledges). Our aim is to deliver the bright, transformational local project ideas that make communities happy, proud and prosperous. For more information visit spacehive.com.
This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025
The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Click here for more information
