Crowdfund Lancashire
Crowdfund Lancashire's Spring 2026 funding round will open on 26 November. Crowdfund Lancashire will close on 26 February 2026.
Project Creators have until 26 February 2026 to create a project page, submit your pitch and submit your project for verification. Your project will be reviewed and needs to be verified prior to launching your campaign publicly on Spacehive.
The Crowdfund Lancashire panel will assess all pitches to the Lancashire Culture and Sport fund in March 2026 and outcomes of funding will be communicated in early April 2026. Please note, if your project delivery date takes place before early April, you will not be able to access funding from Lancashire County Council as pledge decisions and funding cannot be agreed and allocated on an ad hoc basis
Funding available
Crowdfund Lancashire gives local communities and individuals a chance to create and support the projects which matter most to them. It will enable everyone to contribute towards their community - chipping in as little as £2 to help bring ideas to life.
The Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund can contribute up to 40% of a project's crowdfunding target, to the following maximum amounts:
Organisations could get up to £15,000 to boost projects towards their funding target. Parish and Town Councils and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) can take part too, with up to £5,000 available. Individuals with ideas and businesses who want to benefit their community could get £1,500 towards their live crowdfunding campaigns.
We are working in partnership with Spacehive to create, fund and deliver your project idea. Spacehive are the UK's leading community crowdfunding platform. Please note Spacehive may make operational decisions that are outside Lancashire County Council's control but the Crowdfund Lancashire team endeavour to communicate these changes to donors and project creators.
How to get involved
Before you start your project, please make sure you read the eligibility criteria for Spring 2026 funding round.
The Crowdfund Lancashire team at here to support your crowdfunding journey from the start and have created guidance notes for every step of the process:
See information on current projects and find out more about Crowdfund Lancashire.
If you would like to discuss your project idea, or need any assistance, please email our team at: lcsf@lancashire.gov.uk
Crowdfund Lancashire/Spacehive webinars
Learn more about how and why to start crowdfunding, you can sign up to attend a online webinar run by LCC and Spacehive.
Crowdfund Lancashire Information Events – December 2025
The Crowdfund Lancashire team will be running in-person information events across December. Please come along to hear more about how the programme works, how to apply and the important things to note when writing your application.
- Skelmersdale – Monday 1 December 6-6.45pm, Skelmersdale Library, downstairs meeting room
- Clitheroe – Tuesday 2 December 6-6.45pm, Clitheroe Library, Meeting room
- Preston – Wednesday 10 December 12-12.45, Lancashire Archives
- Lancaster – Wednesday 10 December 6-6.45pm, Lancaster Library, Sanctuary room
- Nelson – Wednesday 17 December 6.15-6.45pm, Nelson Library
Library Drop In Sessions –January and February 2026
The Crowdfund Lancashire team will be hosting drop in sessions at your local library. Please come along to discuss your organisation, project or idea – no booking necessary.
- Garstang Library - Thursday 8 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Fleetwood Library - Thursday 8 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Skelmersdale Library – Monday 12 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Nelson Library – Wednesday 14 January 1.30-6.30pm
- St Annes Library – Thursday 15 January 1.30-6pm
- Burnley Library – Monday 19 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Leyland Library – Tuesday 20 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Lancaster Library – Wednesday 21 January 1.30-6.30pm
- The Harris Library, Preston – Thursday 22 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Chorley Library – Monday 26 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Clitheroe Library – Tuesday 27 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Accrington Library – Wednesday 28 January 1.30-6.30pm
- Haslingden Library – Tuesday 10 February 2-6.30pm
Crowdfund Lancashire impact
Pledge support for your community
With pledges starting at £2, there is an opportunity for everyone across the county to get involved by supporting projects in your local area.
Communities can have a say in what happens where they live and an opportunity for businesses to show support for their local culture and sport groups.