crowdfunding

Pioneering marine conservation firm launches second crowdfunding campaign

Fishtek Marine, a leading marine conservation engineering company, is launching its second crowdfunding campaign with Triodos Bank UK, as it continues to develop new technology to reduce the impact of fishing on the marine environment.

Based in Totnes, Devon, Fishtek Marine was set up by brothers Pete and Ben Kibel in 2016 to create products that offer viable alternatives to...

Crowdfunding to help Plymouth graduates turn their creative ideas into reality

Ten Crowdfunder projects have gone live as part of the collaboration between Arts University Plymouth and regional organisation Crowdfunder , in a bid to successfully win a share of £15,000 funding. Through the fund, students, graduates and organisations across Plymouth could get up to £3,500 towards their crowdfunding campaign. Projects from students and graduates of Arts University Plymouth...

Two of the many Pyworthy residents fighting yet another solar farm (Photo: Devon CPRE)

Devon CPRE launches Crowdfunder campaign to fight the solar farm giants wrecking Devon’s world-beating farmland

In a call to arms on behalf of the environment, a small, independent Devon-based charity is taking on the might of international solar farm developers - by legally challenging Torridge District Council’s decision to allow an industrial-scale solar array to be built on 28 fields at Pyworthy in northwest Devon. Devon CPRE is fighting its biggest battle yet to save prime farmland that’s vital for...

Up to £45K of match funding for 10 creative digital projects in Plymouth

In support of Plymouth’s iMayflower programme , Crowdfunder is looking for early stage creative and digital projects in Plymouth to take part in a unique coaching programme.

The 10 brilliant projects selected will each receive £250 towards a crowdfunding campaign , 1-2-1 coaching and access to a possible £45,000 in match funding through Plymouth City Council.

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One of the finest gardens in England launches crowdfunding campaign to save its future

The Garden House, in Buckland Monachorum, Devon, is reaching out to friends, partners and visitors to ask for their support to help it stay open for generations to come.

The Dartmoor based charity has launched a crowdfunding campaign as part of Crowdfunder.co.uk’s Pay It Forward to raise £20,000 - vital funds it needs to re-open once the COVID 19 health crisis has passed. So far, in...

Iconic Robot-Ship launches crowdfunding campaign

Members of the public will be able to see their name etched into history when ambitious plans to build a multi-million pound robot boat to mark the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower out of Plymouth take another step forward tomorrow (Monday 24th October, 2016).

The team behind the Mayflower Autonomous Ship are planning a Crowdfunding launch which will offer, among many...

Plymouth Wrestling Association needs a tag team partner

For seven years Plymouth Wrestling Association has been entertaining and inspiring hundreds of people across Plymouth and now they need you to be their tag team partner and get behind their fight, to bring their unique style of family friendly entertainment to more and more people.

After an historic 7th Anniversary Show at the Guildhall last month, they are looking to invest in...

Unique crowdfunding programme launches in SW

Crowd10, a crowdfunding initiative aimed at helping ambitious start-up businesses to grow, is being launched in Bristol.

Crowd10, which has been developed by crowdfunding experts IdeaSquares, will shine a light on ten of the most exciting start-ups in the South West region.

Kirsty Ranger, Founder of IdeaSquares, explained: “Equity crowdfunding is an increasingly popular method...

Ridgeway School achieves crowdfunding target

Ridgeway School has achieved its Crowdfunding target of £10,000 thanks to the local community.

The Crowdfunder.co.uk campaign has raised £10,250 towards the cost of installing a 3G football pitch on the school site that will provide a much needed all year round playing surface.

“This innovative approach to fundraising was a part of the Devon Football campaign and it was...

Crowd pleasing year for Crowdfunding in Plymouth

Because of the success of Crowdfund Plymouth during its pilot year, the Council has announced a further £170,000 match funding will be made available from April.

Drop-in centres for those with hearing difficulties, fabulous film nights in great settings and a project designed to make fishing more sustainable, these are some of projects who have benefitted from Plymouth’s pioneering...

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