Crowdbound

Crowdbound is a charity-run crowdfunding platform operated by the Arkbound Foundation (registered UK charity 1173072 in England & Wales, SC049523 in Scotland), focused on books and socially/environmentally impactful projects with a mission to support underrepresented authors. Launched in 2022, it offers match-funding opportunities, UK Gift Aid eligibility (adding 25p per £1 for eligible UK taxpayer donations), and a unique "Crowdtoken" rewards system (one token per £10 contributed, redeemable for rewards). As of June 2026 it has funded 35+ books, with most campaign targets clustering in the £1,500–£3,000 range.

• Best for: UK-based authors from underrepresented communities, or authors of socially impactful works, who want mission-aligned crowdfunding with near-zero fees
• Key features: Match-funding opportunities, UK Gift Aid eligibility, Crowdtoken reward system, dedicated campaign support, diversity and inclusion focus
• Pricing: Approximately 1% of funds raised goes to platform costs — effectively free compared to any other crowdfunding option
• Scope: Primarily UK-focused; most campaign targets fall in the £1,500–£3,000 range — suited to modest but meaningful funding goals
• Unique value: The only charitably-run book crowdfunding platform; authentic mission alignment for authors whose work serves underrepresented communities