If you’re thinking of running a crowdfunding campaign as part of the Crowdfund Crawley initiative, then take a look at the Step by Step guide for advice on creating your Project Page, Pitches and Verification before you get started.
If you have an idea for a project but don't know where to start, you can fill out this Expression of Interest Form form and Spacehive will be in touch.
For more information take a look at the Funding Guide or if you want to discuss your community project or would like information on how to set up a community group speak to your local Community Development Officer Community Development Team Contacts
Evidence of costs (e.g. building work quotations, links to online shop listings, proof of in-kind/offline funds)
Images relating to your group/ projects
An online payment system, Spacehive use either PayPal or GoCardless. If you don’t have one of these you’ll need to create at least one.
Social media links
If relevant - proof of permission (e.g. event license, council agreement, landowner consent)
Specific to Crawley Neighbourhood Improvement Fund. Click HERE for Funding Guide
Your constitution or governing documents signed and dated. This may include organisational policies such as equal opportunities and safeguarding policies
Have a bank or building society account in the name of the group, with a minimum of two cheque signatures.
Evidence of your organisation's legal status.
Evidence of your financial records including annual turnover, where applicable.
You’ll also be asked questions about the impact of your project, specifically around how your project:
Helps meet the demands that development places on the need for community services and facilities within the town.
Demonstrates added benefits for the town, e.g. using local businesses or skills of local people.
