Setting Up a Charity Profile on Crowdfunder
If you’re a registered charity, we highly recommend setting up a Charity Profile on Crowdfunder. It acts as your charity’s public landing page, making it easy for people to:
Donate directly to your charity
Start fundraising on your behalf
Search and find your charity on the Crowdfunder platform
Once your profile is live, you can quickly launch new fundraising projects or prize draws without needing to re-enter your financial information.
💡 Note: Charity Profiles are currently available only to charities registered with:
The Charity Commission (including Northern Ireland)
The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)
What Is a Charity Profile Page?
Your Charity Profile works like a user profile, but for your charity. With it, you can:
Accept donations any time
Allow supporters to fundraise on your behalf
Collect monthly recurring donations
Launch specific fundraising projects or prize draws
🎉 No platform fees! While transaction processing fees still apply, Crowdfunder doesn’t charge a platform fee for Charity Profiles.
[See our fees page for full details.]
Want to Launch a Project Right Away?
If you’re looking to run a one-off fundraising project immediately—without setting up a full Charity Profile—you can do that too. It’s a great option if:
You have a specific fundraising goal
You’re short on time and want to get started quickly
You still want to use your charity’s bank account and collect Gift Aid declarations
If you’re a registered charity, please contact us after starting your project, and we’ll make sure you’re on the correct charity fee structure.
How to Set Up a Charity Profile Page
Click “Start Crowdfunding”
Search for your charity—if you see it listed, click to select it
If it’s not listed, enter your charity name and registration number to begin
💡 If your charity details appear, they may have been imported from a past partnership with the Charities Trust. This does not mean someone has already set up a profile for your organisation.
What You’ll Need
To complete your Charity Profile setup, you’ll need:
A trustee or authorised representative to verify their identity
Your charity’s bank account details for verification
A compelling profile: Upload your logo, story, images or video to encourage support
⏳ Please allow up to 5 working days for verification.
Your financial information will be checked by our payment provider, and one of our team will manually review your charity registration and documentation to confirm you're authorised to manage the profile.
Gift Aid & Financials
You can collect Gift Aid declarations on donations through your profile or projects
Crowdfunder does not claim Gift Aid on your behalf—unless you choose to use Swiftaid
If you use Swiftaid, they can manage the Gift Aid process and send funds to you directly
Otherwise, you’ll need to claim Gift Aid from HMRC after your project closes
Creating Projects or Prize Draws
Once your Charity Profile is live, you can easily:
Start a project with specific goals or rewards
Apply for +Extra funding through Crowdfunder
Launch a prize draw (ideal if you have donated prizes!)
To get started, log in and go to ‘My Charity’, then click:
➕ New Project, or
➕ New Prize Draw
