Support West Surrey
Help us cover running costs as we grow and build the best planning experience for our residents
100% Community Funded
No venture capital. No sponsors.
No data selling. Just you and volunteers who care.
Choose Your Contribution Level
Existing members enjoy full access as a thank-you for being early supporters. New members can unlock premium features by subscribing at any tier.
The Observer
Browse and explore planning applications
💡 Join the clan and stay informed
The Forager
Stay informed with email alerts and updates
💡 Every penny helps feed our community
Burrow Keeper
This little extra really makes a difference
💡 Powers daily alerts for ~100 residents
Clan Leader
Lead the clan to new territory
💡 Funds new feature development
Prefer a One-Off Contribution?
We're grateful for all contributions! However, monthly commitments help us plan better and ensure consistent service for the community.
Click a button or enter your own amount
Where Your Contribution Goes
Like badgers working together to maintain their sett, your contributions help us keep our community platform thriving
Server Hosting
Keeping the site online 24/7
Email Alerts
Sending planning notifications
Database Storage
Storing planning records
AI Integration
Summarising documents & comments
Domain & SSL
Secure website address costs
Web Crawling
Fetching council data automatically
Feature Development
Building requested features
We're a small team building something we believe in. As we grow, your support helps cover the real costs of running a community platform.
Common Questions
Why contributions?
This platform is run entirely by volunteers and funded solely by our community. We don't have commercial backing, venture capital, or sell your data. Contributions keep our servers running, enable planning alerts, and help us maintain and improve features whilst staying independent and community-focused.
What if I can't afford to contribute?
That's totally fine! The platform is completely free to use. Every resident deserves access to planning information regardless of ability to pay. Contributions are entirely voluntary.
Where does the money go?
100% of contributions go directly to running costs as we establish ourselves: server hosting, database costs, sending email alerts, and developing new features. We're committed to complete transparency and publish quarterly reports showing exactly how funds are used.
Can I change my contribution?
Absolutely! You can upgrade, downgrade, pause, or cancel your contribution anytime. We're grateful for any support you can give, whenever you can give it. No questions asked.
Why Subscribe?
Existing members and founding parish residents enjoy full access as a thank-you for their early support.