Can you join the crowd and make a difference?

Can you join the crowd and make a difference?

Crowdfund Shropshire, is a civic fundraising platform where community groups can obtain public and grant funding to turn project ideas into delivery.

So far 42 community projects have launched on the platform and all but the most recently launched projects have met their project targets with many already delivering important work in our communities.

The remaining projects are looking for support and Shropshire Council is encouraging local residents to access the website to find out more.

If you are in a position to give it would be really be appreciated. Small donations can start from £2 and each one makes a difference. You can also comment on projects to provide that all important encouragement for the people working hard to make a difference.

The projects looking for support include:

• Building Bonds Through Shared Journeys – This important project from Shropshire Foster Carers Association will provide events, trips and dedicated, expert support for the fostering community, benefiting looked after children, birth family members and foster carers.
• Amy’s Story: Alcohol Awareness Workshops – Delivered by Share Shrewsbury, this project will design, deliver and evaluate 10 pilot educational workshops for year 8 children to enable them to stay safe from alcohol harm.
• Creative Inclusive Outdoor Experiences – The Cavalier Centre charity is dedicated to supporting disabled and disadvantaged individuals by creating inclusive outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy. This project features the planting of 25 fruit trees, bird boxes along the walking track, and a scenic picnic area with stunning views.
• Creative Connections – Upcycling workshops & events from the Rainy Day Trust aimed at fostering creativity & connection. Blending artistic exploration with practical skill-building.
• Holding Grief, Growing Hope – Grief cafes and one to one support from Shropshire Grief Tending CIC. Aiming to build emotional support, connection, and resilience for individuals and the wider community.

Each project will receive a pledge of financial support from Shropshire Council using the UK Shared Prosperity Fund which 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.

Deputy Leader and portfolio holder for communities, Councillor Alex Wagner, said:

“Many local residents volunteer, participate in community projects and work incredibly hard to have a positive impact on the lives of other local people or the environment. We want to celebrate these efforts and despite financially challenging times, do what we can to invest in community projects.

If you are a local resident or local business please consider giving a few pounds to enable these projects to reach their target and achieve their ambitions.”

Sarah Dodds, feedback and insight team leader, explained:

“The remaining projects are the last of our current funding round. We don’t have an open funding opportunity available for new projects but we are working hard in the background to try and fund new investment for the future. We understand how important it is to help secure funds for our community groups and activists.”

More information

Crowdfund Shropshire: Crowdfund Shropshire – Projects

UKSPF

For more information, about UKSPF visit:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

or

Invest in Shropshire – Make your business home in Shropshire, right at the heart of the UK

 About Spacehive

The home of community fundraising, Spacehive makes it easy for people to improve their local area.

Spacehive build technology to help crowdfund local projects that communities want; from spruced up playgrounds and new street markets, to city farms and learning hubs. They 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.

Spacehive have the highest success rate of any crowdfunding platform in the UK (85% success rate, rising to 94% when a partner pledges). Its aim is to deliver the bright, transformational local project ideas that make communities happy, proud and prosperous.