Community projects that deliver benefits for areas experiencing social and economic deprivation or that tackle environmental challenges could be eligible for up to £15,000 in extra funding to top up what they raise through crowdfunding.
The BA Better World Community Fund (BWCF) will prioritise:
- projects providing training and skills to help disadvantaged groups access employment and education
- projects creating opportunities for people in underrepresented groups particularly focused on improving gender and ethnic diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities
- innovative projects tackling environmental and climate challenges with sustainable long-term outcomes
To apply, you need to create a project page on Crowdfunder that explains your idea and fundraising target. If your project is approved, you will have 6 weeks to plan, create and launch a crowdfunding campaign.
Your project must receive pledges from at least 25 different supporters: for every pledge made towards your project, the BA BWCF will match it up to £250; the total match available to any one project is £15,000 or 50% of your target – whichever is lower.
The programme is open to registered charities, community benefit organisations, social enterprises and charitable companies.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
Top-up funding up to £15,000 for projects that benefit communities or the environment and are raising money through crowdfunding
Application deadline:
The fund will remain open until all funds are allocated