Crowdfund Lancashire
Crowdfund Lancashire's summer funding round is now open. The deadline for projects to be created, pitched to the Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund and be verified by Spacehive is 12 September 2024.
If you have an idea for a project to improve the culture or sport offer in your local community, then you could get up to £15,000 towards your target from the Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund.
Crowdfund Lancashire gives local communities and individuals a chance to create and support the projects which matter most to them. It will enable everyone to contribute towards their community - chipping in as little as £2 to help bring ideas to life.
We are working in partnership with Spacehive to create, fund and deliver your project idea. Spacehive are the UK's leading community crowdfunding platform.
If you have an idea, please contact lcsf@lancashire.gov.uk for an informal chat about your project.
You can check your project idea is eligible for a pledge from the fund - Lancashire Culture and Sport Fund eligibility criteria (PDF)
See information on current projects and find out more about Crowdfund Lancashire.
Face-to-face sessions
We will also be holding 1-to-1 drop-in sessions at libraries and venues around the county for anyone to pop in and discuss an idea. You can find us at:
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Wednesday 3 July 2024 |
Drop in between 1-2:30pm |
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Tuesday 9 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Monday 8 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Monday 15 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Wednesday 17 July 2024 |
Book a slot between 4-6:30pm |
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Monday 22 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Tuesday 23 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Thursday 25 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Tuesday 30 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Wednesday 31 July 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Thursday 1 August 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
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Thursday 8 August 2024 |
Drop in between 4-6:30pm |
To book a 15-minute slot at the Lancaster Library session, please email lcsf@lancashire.gov.uk
Funding available
Organisations could get up to £15,000 to boost projects towards their funding target. Parish and Town Councils can take part too, with up to £5,000 available. Individuals with ideas and businesses who want to benefit their community could get £1,500 towards their live crowdfunding campaigns. There is a simplified application method for individuals.
Pledge support for your community
With pledges starting at £2, there is an opportunity for everyone across the county to get involved by supporting projects in your local area.
Communities can have a say in what happens where they live and an opportunity for businesses to show support for their local culture and sport groups.
See projects on Spacehive that need your support.
Contact our team
If you would like to discuss your project idea, or need any assistance, please email our team at: lcsf@lancashire.gov.uk