£50,000 of extra funding for community projects
Crowdfunder is making great things happen in communities across England and Wales. Just Act, the trusted online community that helps people who want to make a difference in their local area, has now become part of the Crowdfunder family. Like us it believes in communities working together and provides all the tools and know-how to bring ideas to life.
Because we've taken over the day-to-day running of the website we've created the Just Act Community Fund, distributing £50,000 to community projects across England and Wales.
We'll be adding up to 50% of the funding target to a maximum of £1,000 to volunteer-led community projects that will change lives for the better.
We anticipate high demand and the funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply now.
There’s never been a better time to crowdfund. What is Just Act?
Just Act is a hub of practical advice for anyone wanting to make a difference and improve their community.
This could include anything from running a street party to re-planning a core community service. On offer is advice and information from a variety of organisations and people who are involved in community projects, and believe in the importance of local people coming together and improving their community.
They also know all too well some of the challenges which can crop up along the way.
Every community project is unique, but the stumbling blocks are often the same. That's where Just Act comes in, the latest addition to the Crowdfunder family.
Your project must:
• be located in England or Wales
• benefit at least 20 people based in England or Wales
• clearly demonstrate it has a positive impact on the community
• be led and/or delivered by volunteers
• be delivered by an organisation with an annual income of less than £50,000
• use the 'All-or-Nothing' funding option only
• start delivery of the community project activity by 31 December 2016
• have a total project value of less than £10,000 What Just Act will fund:
• We will fund up to 50% of your Crowdfunder project target to a maximum of £1,000.
• You must achieve your total project target (at least 100%) to receive Just Act funds.
• We will apply a Just Act pledge to your crowdfunding campaign once you have achieved 25% of your funding target, which must have come from at least 5 unique backers (people who pledge on your project).
If you subsequently fail to reach your project target you will not receive Just Act funds.
Projects that are not eligible:
• Those run by individuals (only community groups/organisations are eligible).
• Trading or profit-making organisations (apart from social enterprises).
• General appeals from corporate or charitable entities.
• Furtherance or propagation of a faith by a religious organisation. (This doesn't preclude religious organisations applying in relation to projects not directly promoting religion).
• Animal welfare.
• Political parties or campaign groups.
Worked Examples: Example 1 Project target: £8,000 Maximum Just Act funds available: £1,000 I'm eligible for Just Act funds when: I've achieved at least £2,000 (25%) of my project target from at least 5 unique backers I receive my Just Act funds when: I hit my project target of £8,000 (£1k of this will be the reward) Example 2 Project target: £500 Maximum Just Act funds available: £250 I'm eligible for Just Act funds when: I've achieved at least £125 (25%) of my project target from at least 5 unique backers I receive my Just Act funds when: I hit my project target of £500 (£250 of this will be the reward