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Tech-based approach to tackling homelessness could save billions
30/06/2021 Seb Barker explains how local government can use crowdfunding to tackle a wide range of social problems. |
Crowdfunding platform launches offer to roll out EV chargers in Greater Manchester
19/04/2021 Crowdfunding platform Abundance Investment Ltd has launched an offer to fund the roll out of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the Greater Manchester area. |
Council considers community bond scheme
20/05/2020 Warrington Borough Council has put forward plans for a Community Municipal Bond (CMB) scheme to help deliver a new solar farm. |
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Platform launches fund to help councils crowdsource for ‘green’ projects
04/06/2019 A finance platform has invited councils to apply for grants to pilot new Community Municipal Bonds for raising finance for 'green' infrastructure projects. |
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Investment-based crowdfunding has ‘untapped potential’ for councils, study says
01/05/2019 Crowdfunding has ‘huge, untapped potential’ for public sector infrastructure finance, a new study has concluded. |
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Cash-strapped school launches £20,000 crowdfunding campaign
16/01/2019 A Worcestershire school has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £20,000 in order to supplement its ‘squeezed’ budget. |
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The grant funding revolution
08/01/2018 A new pilot project has suggested that the impact of grant money could be amplified if it was distributed via crowdfunding. Dawn Bebe reports on the findings. |
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Sadiq Khan pledges £400,000 for community projects
28/07/2017 The mayor of London has pledged to support 25 community-led projects with £400,000 through his Crowdfund London initiative. |
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Town council launches crowdfunding scheme
02/03/2017 A council in Somerset has launched an online crowdfunding scheme to pay for local projects. |
