If you’ve got an idea for a great community project but need funding to get it started… or you’re involved in a project that wants to expand… Stroud Funding could be the answer!
Stroud Funding is a community crowdfunding programme backed by Stroud District Council (SDC) that helps local people and organisations raise money for projects that benefit the community.
IDEAL FOR PROJECTS THAT NEED £500-£15,000
Stroud Funding can help you:
• Create a community project
• Raise money from people and businesses
• Get a pledge from SDC of up to 50% of your project target (max £10,000)
• Build support from residents, groups and businesses
• Find volunteers to help run your project
HOW DOES STROUD FUNDING WORK?
1. Create a project page on the Spacehive platform
2. People and businesses pledge to projects they want to support, from just £2.
3. Eligible projects will receive a pledge from Stroud District Council for up to 50% of their fundraising target!
WHY APPLY FOR STROUD FUNDING?
• Kick-start a new idea for your neighbourhood
• Free workshops and drop-in clinics to help you succeed
• Expert knowledge and advice from Spacehive platform
• Receive a pledge from SDC if you meet our criteria
• Make a real difference to your community
WHAT KIND OF PROJECT COULD YOU START?
Successfully funded projects include:
• a youth-led space
• a community hub and library
• a tool share
• art classes for people with dementia
• playgrounds
• messy-play sessions for toddlers
• a community hub vegetable garden
• new lighting for an arts centre
HOW TO GET STARTED
1. Visit the Stroud Funding page on the Spacehive platform:
www.spacehive.com/movement/stroud
2. Sign your project up
3. Get tailored support from the Spacehive team
4. Build your campaign and start gathering pledges
5. Watch your idea come to life!