Spacehive supports projects that improve local places and bring communities together. Before creating your project, check it meets our eligibility criteria and any specific fund requirements.
Core guidelines
Everything must be a project
Must have a clear end point
Something tangible will be produced
Will eventually be completed
Can include temporary or permanent changes
Projects must be civic
Benefits felt in shared spaces
Open to the community
Can include capital and revenue costs
Must have public acces
Anyone can create projects
Individuals over 18
Any type of organisation
Charities or businesses
Community groups
Types of projects we support
Examples include:
Community spaces and buildings
Parks and playgrounds
Sports facilities
Arts and culture venues
Environmental initiatives
Local festivals and events
Community gardens
Digital inclusion projects
We don't support
Personal or private projects
Running costs without specific outcomes
General charitable causes
Projects offering financial returns
Political or religious activities
Projects promoting harmful content
Gambling or lottery activities
Offensive or discriminatory content
Fund-specific criteria
If pitching to funds:
Check individual fund criteria first
Review their priorities and focus areas
Note geographical restrictions
Check organisation type requirements
See maximum award amounts
Note any deadlines
Important things to know
Your project should:
Be open to everyone
Benefit the wider community
Have all permissions secured
Include accurate costings
Have a clear delivery plan
Be transparent about spending
All projects go through verification to ensure they meet these criteria before crowdfunding can begin.
For more information about the guidelines for using Spacehive visit our Terms.