Patching together communities

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.

What we do

CrowdPatch is a community-focused, free crowdfundingplatform 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, committedcitizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing

that ever has.

Margaret Mead

Who we have helped

Bloodhound ProjectWe are working with the Bloodhound group, to help them beat the land speed world record.

YouInventWe are working with YouInvent to crowdfund 3D printers for schools. Forest School smashed their target reaching £2,805 in just 10 days!

800th Magna CartaWe are working to hit the £150,000 for the Thames River Relay, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the charter.

Who we have helped

Save Moor PoolWe 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 LeagueWe are working with the English FA to help solve social issues for youths through football.

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

Our team

Jon DaveyBerkshire Patch Leader

Richard KiplingFounder

Simon KrystmanFounder

Emily AllenBirmingham Patch Leader

Nancy JulianTechnical project manager

Our support team

Barry Sheerman, MPUK Parliament

Syed Kamall, MEPEuropean Parliament

Tarik ChawdryAssistant DirectorBirmingham City Council

Prof. Alan BarrellEntrepreneur in residenceUniversity 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.

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 projectto 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

CrowdPatch traction

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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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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.

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 crowdfundingcampaigns, 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

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: 07816296985Email address: Richard@crowdpatch.co.uk