This introductory course is aimed at those new to crowdfunding and those who want to crowdfund.

Course outline:

• What is crowdfunding?

• Introducing Crowdfund Scotland

• What are the benefits of crowdfunding?

• What makes a good crowdfunding project?

• Three steps to success

• Accessing advice and support

By the end of the session participants will have skills to run their own project or advise others on how to create and run a crowdfunding project.

Crowdfund Scotland

Bringing Scottish communities together

We're in Scotland helping to make great ideas happen through a combination of expert crowdfunding coaching, events and grants.

Crowdfund Scotland is for everyone in Scotland with an idea that can transform their community.

Our expert coaches are on the ground, sharing their crowdfunding expertise and know-how in Forth Valley and Lomond, Fife, Scottish Borders, Rural Perth and Kinross, Tyne Esk, West Lothian, Kelvin Valley and Falkirk, Greater Renfrewshire and Inverclyde and Lanarkshire.

We're hosting workshops and events to help you bring your idea to life.

And we've got extra funding worth up to £5,000 for your project from our funding partners.

The Crowdfund Scotland project is being part-financed by the Scottish Government and the European Community LEADER 2014 – 2020 Programme.

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