AN AMBITIOUS bid to solve the Greek debt crisis via a crowdfunding website has attracted more than £200,000 of donations in two days.

Thom Feeney, originally from York but now living in London, has set up the campaign to raise €1.6bn to save the Greek economy on the IndieGoGo site, and is appealing for Europeans to donate a few Euros each.

Mr Feeney, 29, said: “All this dithering over Greece is getting boring. European ministers flexing their muscles and posturing over whether they can help the Greek people or not.

“Why don't we the people just sort it instead?

“The European Union is home to 503 million people, if we all just chip in a few Euro then we can get Greece sorted and hopefully get them back on track soon. Easy.”

Mr Feeney has promised a range of treats for people who pledge their support, from a €3 postcard of Greek Prime Minister Alex Tsipiras sent from Greece; a €20 bottle of Greek wine; a €5,000 Greek holiday or “a lot of gratitude from citizens of Europe and particularly the Greek people” for donations of €1m.

On day one the campaign reached nearly €125,000 from around 8,000 people, and on day two more than 13,500 people had donated €212,000.

Mr Feeney stressed he was not making a joke or trying to make a political statement – just trying to solve the problem.

He said: “I've been overwhelmed by the response, it’s been incredibly positive. I’ve received so many tweets, emails and messages of support and thanks.

“I hope very much that the campaign will reach the target, I think it will be a victory for people power."

Mr Feeney promised all money would go to the people of Greece, but that if the campaign fails all money will be refunded.

Visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/greek-bailout-fund.