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Announcing our Seed+ Raise
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Welcome to InvestMyCommunity, the UK’s dedicated fundraising platform for all community organisations. We enable local businesses to harness the power of crowdfunding from their own community and beyond.
New to crowdfunding? Crowdfunding is simply the process of asking a crowd of people to each contribute a small amount of money that in aggregate funds your project.
A donation fundraising campaign may suit a business that delivers a positive social impact. Eligible businesses can also raise capital by way of a flexible peer-to-peer business loan. InvestMyCommunity has even created an interest free MicroLoan to help local businesses get back on their feet as they exit the Covid-19 crisis, and build customer loyalty.
Does your business have plans to invest or simply need working capital to grow? Unfortunately, investing can often feel almost unachievable without investing in a bank loan, which can be complex and expensive.
Why is InvestMyCommunity different to other fundraising companies?
If your business delivers a positive social impact then you may be able to harness the goodwill of your crowd and raise funds by way of donations. But because InvestMyCommunity is authorised by the FCA for all crowdfunding activities, eligible organisations can borrow from its community or almost anyone, by way of a “peer-to-peer” business loan - on terms that suit you.
Donation Campaigns
Running a donation fundraising campaign through InvestMyCommunity for your business is easy. Each campaign benefits from a dedicated campaign page where you can tell everyone what you are raising money for. All donations are made through our secure portal, and as the donations come in from your community you can easily keep track of your campaign’s progress.
We transfer all funds directly to your bank account when your campaign is fully pledged - there is no cash to collect and keep safe.
Loan Campaigns
InvestMyCommunity puts your business in complete control of your loan. You are not confined by the rigidity and expense of a bank loan. If you choose to accept loans, then:
- You choose the length of your loan term
- You set the interest rate you offer to pay your lenders
- When to start repayments - you can opt for a deferred repayment or even a bullet repayment
Please contact InvestMyCommunity to discuss your loan requirements and whether your organisation is eligible.
CommunityMicroLoans
A CommunityMicroLoan is InvestMyCommunity’s innovative way to raise capital for your business whilst engaging and rewarding your customers or community.
How do they work?
A CommunityMicroLoan is an interest free peer-to-peer loan. A large number of people each lend your business a small amount of money that in aggregate provides a capital sum for new equipment, or simply working capital to grow. A MicroLoan is interest free – your business provides a return to your lenders by way of a discount or reward scheme, generating loyalty and securing their custom and a more secure future for your business.
- Maximum microloan size £15,000
- Maximum investment per lender £250
- Interest payable 0%
- Reward or discount scheme to encourage customer loyalty and retention
- Deferred first repayment of up to 6 months from date of advance
- Repayment term up to 3 years (from the date that the loan is paid out so includes any deferred repayment period)
- Business must have filed at least two years accounts and have an acceptable credit rating
- Personal guarantee required for loans to Limited Companies or LLP’s.
Please contact InvestMyCommunity to discuss your requirements and whether a MicroLoan is suitable for your business.
Premium Service
Our unique Premium Service recognises that it requires expertise and a major commitment in effort to successfully raise funds – even for seasoned fundraisers. Our professional team provides support and advice throughout your campaign. We help create the campaign content and a suite of communications across email, social media and even a press release. We then manage the delivery of those communications following a structure that is proven to maximise success. No other fundraising platform in the UK provides this support.
If your business has the resource and expertise to run its own campaign, then our Basic Service provides you with all the tools to run your campaign in-house.
Fees
Whether donations, a loan or both, it is completely free to launch your campaign. The all-inclusive marketing fee for our exclusive Premium Service is a competitive 5% of funds raised, plus a 1.5% payment processing fee. Unlike other fundraising platforms there are no subscription fees and there is no charge to your community to donate. The marketing fee for our Premium Service is just 3% plus the payment processing fee.
Note that for a CommunityMicroLoan the minimum fee is £500 irrespective of the amount borrowed and service level.
For a peer-to-peer business loan there is a fee deposit of £1,000 payable on acceptance of the loan.
InvestMyCommunity is a great way to bring your community together to deliver your fundraising goals and make that positive social impact. Start your campaign now.
InvestMyCommunity – building better communities.