Latest round of funding open for Growing Great Places crowdfunding programme
We’ve opened the latest round of funding for our Growing Great Places programme. We run this programme in partnership with Spacehive – a community crowd funding platform.
The programme is open to everyone who wants to take part in making the places where they live, work and play better. The towns, villages and communities are the strength of Kirklees, so local people in local places are encouraged to come up with more great ideas.
You might have a little idea that can have a big impact by bringing a place together. Or you might need some help growing support for an ambitious project that’s just getting started. A crowdfunding project through Growing Great Places could have a positive impact on your local community.
If you are a group from anywhere in Kirklees who are aiming to start crowdfunding this summer, you could receive a pledge of up to £5,000.
Dozens of local groups and organisations have already been successful, with their projects being backed by over 2,500 local people and organisations.
Online workshop – Wednesday 1st October at 12 midday
Join our free online workshop where you can ask questions and get advice about running a successful crowdfunding campaign.
This workshop will include breakout rooms where you can get the support that’s right for you. So whether you’re almost ready to get started with your project, or just thinking about some ideas, this workshop is for you.
There is also the opportunity to find out about other crowdfunding pots open for our Spring 2025 round, including Woven in Kirklees and Batley Community Events Fund.
Previous Growing Great Places Projects
Over 60 local projects have already run successful crowdfunding campaigns through the Growing Great Places programme, raising over £670,000 in pledges.
Toftshaw Pit Hill Pond
- The renovation of The Cabin Pre-school
The Cabin is an established pre-school and wrap-around childcare provider, serving the community to give access to affordable, high quality childcare for all members of the community. Having replaced an old building they then needed to renovate the outside space into an area fit for providing engaging activities for children of all ages visiting the pre-school. They raised £10,918 from 22 backers.
- Aspire Journeys
Working with older people and schools in Huddersfield, Aspire Journeys is about an exploration of cross-generational creativity, uniting older adults’ wisdom with young minds’ curiosity. The initiative embraces various storytelling forms, and pays homage to Huddersfield’s heritage. It is a celebration of stories shaping our identity – a bridge between generations and a legacy weaving through time. They raised £10,585, from 21 backers.
- A church fit for the future
Christ Church is an active local hub for residents and parishioners alike. New Mill does not have many community buildings and they are remote from Huddersfield Town. The Church aims to be free of fossil fuels by 2030 and provide a warm, welcoming and inclusive hub for the community. As part of their initiative to become more environmentally friendly, these funds are for roof insulation which will save 1.3 tons of CO2 per annum. In They raised £7,116, from 24 backers.