FOR THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN BackThisBuild for creators
Raise for the work.Keep trust through delivery.
Bring your idea, show the plan and give people a way to be part of it. From the first contribution to the final milestone, keep the story moving.
No equity · No investment returns · Terms confirmed before launch
From an idea to something real
Made by you.
Built with people.
A PLACE FOR YOUR NEXT IDEA
Make something
people can get behind.
A first collection. A neighbourhood workshop. A new way to power the everyday. Bring your kind of creativity.
Find inspiration in the projects
For the makers
Make your next original.
Objects, inventions and independent creativity.
For the community builders
Bring people together.
Shared places. New possibilities close to home.
For the changemakers
Build a better everyday.
Cleaner energy and ideas that make a difference.
Find the home for your ideaExplore all 15 categories
ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECT
Brew Haven Roastery
Bristol, United Kingdom
GIVE PEOPLE SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN
The idea gets
their attention.
The details
build belief.
A great campaign helps people picture what comes next — and understand how you plan to get there.
A story with a purposeWhat you are making, and why it matters.A meaningful way to take partClear support packages, with delivery explained.A plan people can followThe steps, the progress and the work ahead.
Explore the example campaign FROM “WHAT IF” TO THE FIRST STEP
You bring the idea.
Here’s where to begin.
You do not need to have every answer today. Start with the idea, then give it the plan it deserves.
See the funding model
01Start with what you know.
Tell us what you want to make, who it is for and who is behind it. Your first draft is a place to begin.
Start your draft- 02
Put a plan behind the idea.
Work through your budget, support packages, timeline and risks. Prepare the details for review before launch.
See what to prepare
- The people
- Who is responsible, with contact and organisation details.
- The budget
- Your funding target, supplier estimates and contingency.
- The support packages
- What people receive, what it costs and when it can be delivered.
- The milestones
- The key steps and how you will show progress.
- The risks
- What could change, and how you will keep supporters informed.
03Bring people along.
Give supporters a clear way to take part. Show the work as it happens, share updates and explain changes along the way.
Understand the funding journey
YOUR IDEA. YOUR OWNERSHIP.Explore pricing
Know the costs before you launch.
Start your draft without a platform payment. Review the fees and terms before taking the next step.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Get a feel for the process before you start.
Visit the help centreIs my idea a good fit?
Start with a specific project: something you can make, open, deliver or complete. It needs a clear funding goal, an accountable creator and a realistic plan. Explore the categories above, then use your draft to explain the idea. Category and location eligibility are reviewed before launch.
Do I need a finished campaign to get started?
No. Begin with the people, the idea and what you want to achieve. Develop the budget, support packages, timeline and risks before submitting the project for review. Creating a draft does not make it a public campaign.
What does it cost?
You can begin a draft without a platform payment. Review the current pricing and any applicable review, payment processing and success-based fees before submitting for launch. Commercial terms must be shown and accepted before the campaign opens.
See current pricingWhat can I offer my supporters?
Depending on your project, support packages can include a product, an experience, a voucher, access or recognition. Explain what is included and when it can be delivered. BackThisBuild contributions do not provide equity, interest or investment returns.
What happens after the campaign?
Keep supporters informed through project updates and milestones. Explain delays, changes and delivery progress. The creator remains responsible for the project and its commitments; review does not guarantee completion.
LET’S MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN
The next great project
could be yours.
Start with an idea. Give it somewhere to grow.