2. Our ethos
We believe that local people have the power to make a
significant impact on their communities.
CrowdPatch enables positive impact causes, which don’t
have access to bank or government funding, to raise vital
capital to make change happen.
These projects promote grassroots community cohesion
whilst giving local people the chance to contribute to worthy
causes, however they can.
Through crowdfunding we can:
make a sustainable impact
create local jobs
bring communities closer together
64% of those who raised funds via donation-based
crowdfunding said they were unlikely or very unlikely to
receive finance elsewhere.
3. What we do
CrowdPatch is a community-focused, free crowdfunding
platform which helps local projects find funding from local
people.
We recruit passionate local leaders from within the
community and empower them to make a sustainable
impact on their ‘patch’.
These Patch Leaders are responsible for finding local
projects and supporting the crowdfunding campaigns by
generating awareness of the cause.
Awareness is generated through social media platforms,
local PR and the network of other Patch Leaders who also
offer guidance and advice.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing
that ever has.
Margaret Mead
4. Who we have helped
Bloodhound Project
We are working with the Bloodhound group, to
help them beat the land speed world record.
YouInvent
We are working with YouInvent to crowdfund 3D
printers for schools. Forest School smashed their
target reaching £2,805 in just 10 days!
800th Magna Carta
We are working to hit the £150,000 for
the Thames River Relay, to celebrate the
800th anniversary of the charter.
5. Who we have helped
Save Moor Pool
We helped raise vital funds towards a
£325,000 target which saved the Moor Pool
estate in Harborne.
Anonymous, A Million Men
A fascinating documentary on the growing
‘Anonymous movement’ and the trend of
cyber assisted activism.
Macron Birmingham Communities League
We are working with the English FA to help
solve social issues for youths through football.
6. Who we have helped
Ian Northcott - ‘Busking Bobby’
Founder of Socks and Chocs, a cause that
provides vital resources for the homeless
people of Birmingham.
See Ian on Midlands Today
‘Big Dave’ Gauder
Former World’s strongest man, who
is a motivational speaker and an
anti-bullying activist.
It’s better to ask a lot of people for a little, than a few for a lot.
Ian Northcott
7. Our team
Jon Davey
Berkshire Patch Leader
Richard Kipling
Founder
Simon Krystman
Founder
Emily Allen
Birmingham Patch Leader
Nancy Julian
Technical project manager
8. Our support team
Barry Sheerman, MP
UK Parliament
Syed Kamall, MEP
European Parliament
Tarik Chawdry
Assistant Director
Birmingham City Council
Prof. Alan Barrell
Entrepreneur in residence
University of Cambridge:
I am fully behind CrowdPatch in its endeavour to
create and support entrepreneurs and it's focus on the
young generation in schools, colleges and universities.
9. Why CrowdPatch
We work to patch communities together – offering the
online platform where people can support projects in their
own area and across the country.
CrowdPatch is a completely free crowdfunding platform –
the first of its kind in the UK. There are no start up fees and
we take zero commission; all funds go directly to the project
to make the biggest impact possible.
Our expert patch leaders provide extensive online and
offline support for crowdfunders to maximise the chance of
the project being a success.
CrowdPatch provides the option to support projects
financially or volunteer your time so anyone who wishes to
help their community can.
The community approach CrowdPatch have taken with
Crowdfunding has my support and it's potential to make a
social impact should not be underestimated
Barry Sheerman, MP
11. Community traction
E.g; Birmingham Patch
Metric February March
Page views 116 452
Social media
impressions
4,090 10,401
The City Council could be really helped by the civic approach
that Crowdfunding offers and with CrowdPatch we have the
potential to create jobs and fund projects that will benefit
this City.
Tarik Chawdry, Assistant Director, Birmingham City Council
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12. An opportunity
The CrowdPatch website will be branded with your
company logo to show our network our appreciation for
your support.
You will have the opportunity to present at our annual
CrowdPatch event as well as being able to have your
staff involved in local projects
Besides helping such a fantastic
cause, the CrowdPatch sponsor
will benefit from extensive
positive exposure to the local and
wider community.
CrowdPatch will continue to achieve
extensive media coverage and you
will receive widespread acclaim for
having made all this possible.
13. How you can help
CrowdPatch is looking for sufficient funds to support each
patch leader who, in turn, will help thousands of people in
their local area.
This support will enable the patch leader to find worthy
causes, support projects through their crowdfunding
campaigns, to raise funds and ultimately make a positive
impact on the community and change people’s lives.
Each vital role requires £30,000 which will help a patch
become sustainable and thrive.
CrowdPatch has huge potential to help transform urban and
rural communities alike with its innovative approach to
crowdfunding
Barry James, Founder; The Crowdfunding Centre
14. Next steps
Thank you for taking the time to read this document. Help us
make a positive sustainable impact on our community and
contact Ric Kipling for more information.
Mobile: 07816296985
Email address: Richard@crowdpatch.co.uk
