Bring your community ideas to life with Crowdfund Cotswold

Since its launch in February 2021, Crowdfund Cotswold has been a source of innovation for Cotswold communities, raising over £1.2 million for 57 projects.   

To help ignite creativity, the Council is hosting an online Crowdfund Cotswold workshop on February 12 from 12-1:00 pm. The workshop aims to guide potential project creators through the process of turning their ideas into reality, providing insights into available funding opportunities and offering valuable advice on creating compelling crowdfunding campaigns.  

The online workshop is free to attend for anyone who has ideas to improve their local area. Sign up for the Virtual Workshop.   

What type of projects can Crowdfund Cotswold support?  

Projects need to be local and serve a community purpose. Crowdfund Cotswold projects can be simple and creative such as a street mural or community garden, or more ambitious such as hosting large community events or feasibility studies.  

• Projects must be in the UK and can be led by any type of organisation or individual, you do not have to be a charity.   

• Looking for inspiration? The Crowdfund Cotswold project archive has many examples of the types of projects that crowdfund with us.  

• Join Crowdfund Cotswold today by submitting your project idea and become a catalyst for positive change in your community. For more information and to send your project proposal, please visit spacehive.com/movement/crowdfundcotswold 

The deadline for the Spring 2026 round is 1 April 2026.