It's free to create an account, set up a project page, and start crowdfunding on Spacehive. We only charge fees on successful campaigns to help us continue supporting community projects.
Platform fee
7.5% (+VAT) of your project target
Added automatically to your target
Included in the amount you'll crowdfund
Helps maintain and improve the platform
Supports our Project Success team
Transaction fees
Charged by our payment partner Stripe:
Card payments: 2.9%
Direct Debit: 1% (minimum £0.20, maximum £2)
Bank transfer: £0.80 per transaction
Your target amount
Initial target includes estimated transaction fees
Target adjusts as donations come in
Changes based on payment methods used
Usually decreases during campaign
Final amount visible in your dashboard
Important things to know
All fees are included in your target from the start
No hidden charges or automated tipping
Fees calculated automatically when creating your project
All fees covered by your crowd, not taken from your budget
For Keep What You Raise projects, fees apply to amount raised
Example calculation
For a £10,000 project:
Project costs: £10,000
Platform fee: £750 (+VAT)
Transaction fees: Added automatically
Total crowdfunding target: £11,100 (approximately)