Before you can start crowdfunding, your project needs to be verified. This checks that your project is viable and gives backers confidence that you can deliver what you're promising.
Why we verify projects
Verification builds trust between project creators and backers. It means:
For backers:
Confidence their money will be spent as described
Assurance the project can legally go ahead
Trust that costs are accurate and realistic
Knowledge that someone has checked the plans
For project creators:
Higher chance of attracting donations
Better access to larger funders
Fewer issues during delivery
More confidence in your planning
For funding partners:
Due diligence already completed
Evidence of project viability
Reduced risk when donating
Confidence in delivery plans
We're the only crowdfunding platform that verifies projects before they start fundraising. This helps explain why nearly 9 out of 10 projects succeed on Spacehive - backers trust verified projects and are more likely to donate.
What we check
Our verification team reviews:
Your costs and supporting evidence
Necessary permissions and licences
Your delivery plans and timeline
Any funds you've already raised
Required policies and insurance
The verification process
Submit your project for verification
Receive an initial assessment (usually within 2 days)
Provide any additional information needed
Get verified and ready to crowdfund
The whole process typically takes 2-4 days but can be longer for complex projects.
Before you submit
Have these ready to speed up verification:
Evidence for all cost items
Written permissions from landowners
Necessary licences and insurance
Proof of any funds already raised
Your organisation's documents if needed
During verification
While your project is being verified:
Your page will be locked (except for images)
You can't edit project details
The verifier may ask for more information
You should respond promptly to questions
Use this time to:
Prepare your campaign plan
Line up your first backers
Draft social media posts
Plan your launch communications
After verification
Once verified:
Set your campaign dates
Start promoting your project
Begin collecting donations
Making changes after verification
Your page stays locked after verification to maintain trust with backers. However:
You can still add/change images
You can post project updates
Small text changes can be made by our support team
Major changes may need your project to return to the design stage
For minor changes (like fixing typos):
Email [email protected]
Explain what needs changing
We'll help update your page
For major changes:
Request to return to design stage via your admin panel
Make your changes
Submit for verification again
Tips for quick verification
Check all evidence before submitting
Make sure permissions are in writing
Keep documents organised and ready
Respond quickly to verifier questions
Ask for help if you're unsure
Remember: Over 90% of projects get verified successfully. We're here to help you join them.
Need help? Contact us at [email protected].