#WestSussexCrowd

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West Sussex is full of people with great ideas who come together to make things happen to improve their communities. The West Sussex Crowd helps to connect those ideas that make a positive difference with supporters, to raise funds to make projects happen.

THE PROCESS AND KEY DATES - HOW DO I GET A PLEDGE?

This programme is currently on hold with no funding available to support crowdfunding projects. The below information is for reference only. We will update this section if future funding is secured.

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Not sure where to start? - Complete a simple expression of interest form so we know you are interested - we can then provide you with more information and support.

Here is a brief step-by-step guide to pitching to CIF:

Talk to your county councillor to gain their support for your project idea
Complete a simple expression of interest form so we know you are interested - we can then provide you with more information and support
Create your project page on Spacehive outlining what your project is all about and what it will deliver
Your project will be automatically matched to the CIF on Spacehive – so you can then pitch to the fund.
See our section on the Community Initiative Fund to find out more information and advice.
Locality, a third party that Spacehive work with, will then verify your project – check the costs and permissions.
Once all checks are complete you will be advised when your project is ready to begin fundraising
Before starting fundraising, consider the length of your campaign to ensure it coincides with the CIF’s three funding windows
Start by trying to attract lots of small pledges from your community to demonstrate a local need and support for your idea
Decisions about CIF pledges will be made by county councillors at County Local Committee (CLC) meetings - they will want to see that the project has community support. The next deadline is the 08 Feb 2021!
The size of the pledge will depend on the size of the project, how it delivers against fund criteria, the impact it will have, and the buy-in from the community. Pledges range from between £100 and £5,000.

Contact information

Do you have a question for West Sussex County Council?

Speak to a member of the team about your project idea.

Email: talkwithus@westsussex.gov.uk

Phone: 033 022 25075 (Monday to Friday from 9.00am-5.00pm)

Note: There are 11 CLCs that cover the county of West Sussex - your pitch may be considered at the meeting where your project is located.
If your project covers a wider area spanning more than one committee, your pitch may be considered at more than one meeting.

EXTRA SUPPORT AVAILABLE

Not sure where to start?
Fill out this expression of interest form to tell Spacehive about your project and then book a phone call discussion

Attend a workshop

We regularily run events. If you fill out the expression of interest form, we will let you know when the next workshop is taking place.