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Choosing between individual and organisation accounts
Choosing between individual and organisation accounts
Updated over a month ago

If you're running your project through an organisation, choosing an organisation account gives you access to more funding opportunities and helps build trust with backers.

Choose an organisation account if:

  • Your organisation is running the project

  • Project funds will go to an organisation bank account

  • You represent a registered group or charity

  • You want to access partner funding

  • You're crowdfunding on behalf of a group

Choose an individual account if:

  • You're running the project personally

  • Funds will go to your personal bank account

  • You're not part of a formal group

  • You're testing an initial idea

  • You're fundraising as an individual

Why choose an organisation account

Benefits include:

  • Access to more funding partners

  • Greater credibility with backers

  • Easier team collaboration

  • Organisation appears as project owner

  • Professional profile display

Changing your account type

You can:

  • Switch from individual to organisation

  • Update through account settings

  • Add organisation details

  • Verify your connection

  • Keep project history intact

Important things to know

  • Some funds only support organisations

  • Check before starting your campaign

  • Both account types are free

  • You can only have one account

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