We've set up the H&F Hive to help crowd-fund community projects in Hammersmith & Fulham.
The H&F Hive offers a new and creative way for community groups to make changes to community buildings and spaces, or organise new and exciting activities that brings the community together and celebrates all that's great about Hammersmith & Fulham.
So, if you have a great idea for a community project, environmental improvement or event, get started by getting your project information together and uploading it on Spacehive.
Getting advice before you start
It's easy to make a bid and there's lots of help from our team.
If you have an idea and want to talk it through before you start creating a project page, contact the Spacehive project support team at support@spacehive.com. They will be able to tell you if your project is eligible for the H&F Hive, help you refine your idea, and get your project fundraising.
H&F Hive successes
Lots of projects have successfully raised funds on the H&F Hive. Take a look at some of the great ideas that have become a reality thanks to the H&F Hive.
Read more about H&F Hive success projects.
Funding available
To support the programme the Council has made £500,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding available to help deliver local community projects that contribute to meeting our strategic objectives.
There are two funding pots that projects can bid for:
- Small projects (projects up to £10,000 in total value) where the Council could fund (pledge) up to 50% of your project costs up to a maximum of £5,000.
- Large projects (projects over £10,001 in total value), where the Council could fund (pledge) up to 50% of the project cost up to a maximum pledge of £40,000.
For projects with a total value over £80,000, H&F could fund more than £40,000 in exceptional circumstances.
Details of eligibility and criteria are on the H&F Hive.
Extra help and support
For a comprehensive guide to help you put your project idea together, plan and promote your crowdfunding campaign, pitch for funds, and bring your project to life, download "The Ultimate Guide to Crowdfunding" (PDF 3.1MB).
Project creators in H&F will have access to workshops and free webinars that will show you how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign – from planning and pitching to PR and marketing.
Support is also available from Spacehive from the moment you start uploading your project information all the way through to you reaching your fundraising target.
H&F is looking to support community-led initiatives that enhance civic buildings and spaces or that promote social inclusion.
H&F are particularly keen to see projects come forward that:
- raise awareness of the climate and ecological emergencies, could help to mitigate their effects, and/or increase engagement and participation with environmental initiatives and interventions
- address social exclusion, promote social cohesion, and support vulnerable residents
- promote resident health and wellbeing
- improve the safety, cleanliness, and amenity of local streets, public spaces, and neighbourhoods
- promote cultural and arts activities, celebrate H&F's history including heritage features
- improve the accessibility, sustainability, or effectiveness of local community facilities
- create opportunities for young people and will bring benefits to the local economy. In developing projects, opportunities should be taken to deliver on as many of the above priorities as appropriate.
Please have a look at our Spacehive guidance to help your project be more sustainable.