Plan and fund your gap year
Planning an adventure? Whether it’s a six month world trip or a six week project closer to home, your friends and family will want to help you get there. With Patchwork you can show people the things they can help you fund – like tours, accommodation and vaccinations. And also the things they can do – like lending you a rucksack or helping you brush up on your Spanish.
- EASY TO SET UP
Customise a travel template to share with friends. - FUND MAKE DO
Invite friends to contribute money, time or skills. - MONEY DIRECT TO YOU
Collect cash gifts direct to your PayPal and/or Stripe account. - SAY THANK YOU
Keep track of contributions, view messages and send thanks.
1. Set up your page
Browse our many unique gap year and solo travel destinations and choose a readymade template to customise. Or create your own adventure wish list from scratch. With Patchwork you can invite friends and family to fund items, pay for much wanted experiences or contribute time and skills. A patchwork of images shows them the things you’d like them to fund, make or do. For example, you could include the option for people to contribute £30 towards accommodation, £5 for a street food lunch, lend you a backpack or make you a playlist for those long bus rides!
2. Collect money
Patchwork is not tied to any travel agents and we don't hold your funds. Instead money goes directly into your PayPal account or your bank account via Stripe so you can book your trip when, where and how you like. It's free to sign up to Patchwork, we only make money when you receive yours - with a 3.6% commission on contributions you receive. You can compare partner fees here.
3. Say thank you
It's super easy to keep track of contributions and messages from friends and family. So when you’re enjoying your various travel experiences, you can upload photos to your account to send along with a thank you message to the friends who helped make your adventure happen. You can also send printed thank you cards using our 30% discount with our friends at Moo.
With readymade templates for a huge range of different destinations and a gorgeous image gallery, it's easy to set up your travel fund with Patchwork. And the Pinterest-style layout and mobile friendly experience makes it easy and fun for friends to contribute, too.
Hear From Happy Travellers:
Jake's Around-the-world Adventure
Holly's Trip to Thailand
Alice's Journey Through Asia
