A Podcast on Purpose

In an empowering response to the frustrations of fuel poverty and climate change, Dan shares the story of how he and his wife embarked on building a renewable power station on the roofs of their street. Using the skills they had in filming and art they approached the project in a way that only they could with incredible and sometimes hilarious results. Dan Edelstyn filmaker discusses empowerment, change for the community, fundraising and attention grabbing with host Philippa Forrester and Co-CEO Crowdfunder Simon Deverell. For more information about Crowdfunder and to start your journey, visit Crowdfunder.co.ukSupport Dan's crowdfunder here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/power-station

If you want to make change happen this is your chance to learn from those who have. On this energetic episode we talk about the impact of a skate park on a small Cornish community and how crowdfunding started a chain of events that raised over a staggering £300k and brought the whole community together. It transformed an old tired park into a state-of-the-art glorious sports facility for all... We reckon there are some potential Olympians already hard at work trying it out - alongside their 'old man's sessions'. Aaron and Sandy from the Millbrook Skatepark Project share the history behind the park and how they generated so much excitement and funding around their fundraising with host Philippa Forrester and Co-CEO CrowdfunderSimon Deverell. For more information about Crowdfunder and to start your journey, visit Crowdfunder.co.ukDonate here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/millbrook-skatepark

Suds In Schools raised £39,000 from over 1100 supporters on a mission to relieve hygiene poverty in schools.Hear how this crowdfunding campaign by SMOL, an innovative laundry company, used crowdfunding to create free-to-use school laundrettes so children living in hygiene poverty can access clean clothes.Hilary Strong from SMOL reveals the idea behind their campaign and Sarah Smith, Head teacher atThe Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust shares their story of its impact with host Philippa Forrester and Co-CEO Crowdfunder Simon Deverell. An innovative and impactful campaign that illustrates how brands can help tackle societies challenges at a grassroots level.For more information about Crowdfunder and to start your journey, visit Crowdfunder.co.ukhttps://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sudsinschools

On this heartwarming and astonishing episode we hear from Hari Budha, an amazing fundraiser who, in May 2023, became the world’s first double above-knee amputee to summit Mount Everest, powered by the funds he raised on Crowdfunder. Host Philippa Forrester is blown away as Hari tells the story of how a barefoot boy from Nepal, succeeded in joining the Gurkhas, but then had his life virtually destroyed after, whilst serving in Afghanistan, he stepped on a homemade bomb. Hari describes how he rebuilt his life and how, supported by the power of the crowd, he triumphed over almost unimaginable physical and mental challenges to summit not only Mount Everest but the seven highest peaks in the world. He is now an ambassador for disabled people across the world. Listen in - we dare you not to be inspired by Hari! For more information about Crowdfunder and to start your journey, visit Crowdfunder.co.uk Support Hari here… https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hbm7summits

Join us as we hear from Natalie O’Rouke from Park Lane Stables RDA (Riding for the Disabled), as she shares a master class on how to run a high impact crowdfunding campaign and how she overcame what seemed an almost insurmountable challenge and raised over £1million in just six weeks to keep her beloved stables open and make sure everyone who needs it has the opportunity to 'Hug a Horse'. On this awe inspiring show we hear how just one ordinary person can achieve the extraordinary, from enlisting the help of local celebrities, to appearing on BBC Breakfast and even targeting supporters in Australia! Host Philippa Forrester is also joined by Crowdfunder's co-CEO Simon Deverell as we also explore what opportunities are available to everyone on the Crowdfunding platform and discuss how Natalie was able to maximise on her success. It'll make you laugh and make you cry. Kleenex at the ready! A must listen for anyone who needs to learn how to raise a big number - or who loves horses! For more information about Crowdfunder and to start your journey, visit Crowdfunder.co.uk Save our Stable Crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-stables Park Lane Stables https://www.parklanestables.co.uk

Crowdfunder and the National Benevolent Charity have launched a collaborative campaign called 'Home is where the harm is' to address this domestic abuse head-on. Working alongside Ren Yi Hooi at Lightning Reach and Gareth Evans at Cash Perks, they are utilizing crowdfunding to provide immediate financial support to victims of domestic abuse. Since the Euros, a domestic violence flashpoint, they have raised over c £20,000 through the crowd and distributed it discretely via 95 micro grants through local ATMs to women in desperate circumstances, making a tangible difference in their lives.Ali Russell from the National Benevolent Society explains how the idea came about and how crowdfunding is helping her charity raise the funds they need.For more information about Crowdfunder and to start your journey, visit Crowdfunder.co.ukSupport the project here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/home-is-where-the-harm-is