Crowdfunder UK vs Voor je Buurt
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
Of every 100 donated, Crowdfunder UK delivers 2.48 more per 100 to the recipient than Voor je Buurt.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Crowdfunder UK in GBP, Voor je Buurt in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Crowdfunder UK | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.48★ winner | €95.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.28% + £0.24★ winner | 0% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK/EEA/US | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
£97.48 vs €95.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
UK community projects, charities, social enterprises, and individuals who want match funding and Gift Aid alongside either donation or reward-based crowdfunding and can settle to a UK bank account.
- ✓Supports multiple campaign types - donations, reward-based pledges, and community share offers - on one platform.
- ✓Match funding (+Extra) can unlock grants from corporate, public-sector, and charitable partners on top of money raised.
- ✓Gift Aid is handled through SwiftAid for eligible UK donations.
- ✓Offers both All-or-Nothing and Flexible (keep-what-you-raise) funding models.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
- ✓Specialises in civic, social, and green neighbourhood projects across the Netherlands.
- ✓A single 5% service fee on payout that already covers the payment provider's transaction costs.
- ✓Matchfunding partnerships with funds and local governments (VSBfonds, RegioBank, provinces, and municipalities) can multiply what a campaign raises.
- ✓Long operating track record, with thousands of completed campaigns and a high reported success rate.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Crowdfunder UK or Voor je Buurt?
Of every 100 donated, Crowdfunder UK delivers approximately £97.48 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately €95.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Voor je Buurt is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Crowdfunder UK operates in 1 countries; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
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