City Bridge Foundation
We provide grants and use our resources to help communities foster connections, become more resilient and build a more equal London.
Overview
Total reviews: 81
Median 10 hours
Latest Reviews
Jan 19, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Do your research, and make sure you are eligible.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Found the process simple enough, but I know others do find it a challenge, however, having done lots of funding bids I would say it was a 4 out of 10 in difficulty. I've had much longer and harder ones which we were successful with but were painful in terms of time taken to do them and constant review.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
We would have liked to have gotten more but we are still humbled to have received funding during an exceptional time when I'm certain they were inundated with funding requests.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Very responsive, quick to agree and online document signing all were excellent and expertly done.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please help us again! We are really important and very unique, as the only user based care leaver charity, run by ex care experienced people for current care leavers and children in care. We have been incredibly successful in how and what we do. During the pandemic our in work numbers actually increased, those who have done our workshops our now at 98% in work and 100% homed independently. Those stats don't lie. We also don't age discriminate and go the extra mile working out of hours everyday, and not letting a single person who asks for our help fall through the cracks due to no fault of their own. Each and everyone us has more passion for our work and our jobs than I've ever seen in my long career and I'm incredibly proud of our achievements. So may I once again thank you and my only advice would be keep doing what you're doing and making life saving decisions where you put your money, trust and faith in. We won't let you down.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for your feedback, we really appreciate hearing from you.
Jan 17, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
All funding applications at our centre are processed by volunteers., my advise to them is that City Bridge Trust listens and supports Londoners to address issues affecting them. However, it's always best to read all funding guidelines carefully.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Very Accessible
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The fund is easy to reach whenever needed, and responds to all communications promptly
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
None
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
None
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to give this review.
Jan 13, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Our organisation hosted a successful application for another community group as well one for our own project. The application form was fairly straight forward - the 3 hours time was for the preparation of information which was quickly transferred across. Staff spoken with have been very supportive, particularly regarding having to delay activities during pandemic times. Thank you so much City Bridge Trust!
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
In relation to our organisations experience, excellent.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Quick turnaround
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep small pots of funding available to help (very) small organisations afloat.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
I don't think so.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We have been reviewing our funding strands and will ensure this feedback is folded into that.
Jan 12, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Easy straight forward application. A pleasure to complete.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Questions are on target, and to the point. I appreciate that I was not asked a long list of complicated questions which consumes a lot of time, allowing me to continue the vital work of assisting the charity.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up your amazing charitable work which is benefitting so many people in need.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you found the questions proportionate.
Jan 5, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2018
You should follow their funding guideline very closely to be successful. Most probably they will cut the budget you are asking for a little but they are flexible in ways you're spending it until it's for the project.
Pros
Friendly
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Being flexible
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To indicate why the budget was cut
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for reviewing us and letting others know what applying with us is like.
Jan 19, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Do your research, and make sure you are eligible.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Found the process simple enough, but I know others do find it a challenge, however, having done lots of funding bids I would say it was a 4 out of 10 in difficulty. I've had much longer and harder ones which we were successful with but were painful in terms of time taken to do them and constant review.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
We would have liked to have gotten more but we are still humbled to have received funding during an exceptional time when I'm certain they were inundated with funding requests.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Very responsive, quick to agree and online document signing all were excellent and expertly done.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please help us again! We are really important and very unique, as the only user based care leaver charity, run by ex care experienced people for current care leavers and children in care. We have been incredibly successful in how and what we do. During the pandemic our in work numbers actually increased, those who have done our workshops our now at 98% in work and 100% homed independently. Those stats don't lie. We also don't age discriminate and go the extra mile working out of hours everyday, and not letting a single person who asks for our help fall through the cracks due to no fault of their own. Each and everyone us has more passion for our work and our jobs than I've ever seen in my long career and I'm incredibly proud of our achievements. So may I once again thank you and my only advice would be keep doing what you're doing and making life saving decisions where you put your money, trust and faith in. We won't let you down.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for your feedback, we really appreciate hearing from you.
Jan 17, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
All funding applications at our centre are processed by volunteers., my advise to them is that City Bridge Trust listens and supports Londoners to address issues affecting them. However, it's always best to read all funding guidelines carefully.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Very Accessible
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The fund is easy to reach whenever needed, and responds to all communications promptly
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
None
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
None
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for taking the time to give this review.
Jan 13, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Our organisation hosted a successful application for another community group as well one for our own project. The application form was fairly straight forward - the 3 hours time was for the preparation of information which was quickly transferred across. Staff spoken with have been very supportive, particularly regarding having to delay activities during pandemic times. Thank you so much City Bridge Trust!
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
In relation to our organisations experience, excellent.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Quick turnaround
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep small pots of funding available to help (very) small organisations afloat.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
I don't think so.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We have been reviewing our funding strands and will ensure this feedback is folded into that.
Jan 12, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Easy straight forward application. A pleasure to complete.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Questions are on target, and to the point. I appreciate that I was not asked a long list of complicated questions which consumes a lot of time, allowing me to continue the vital work of assisting the charity.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up your amazing charitable work which is benefitting so many people in need.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased you found the questions proportionate.
Jan 5, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2018
You should follow their funding guideline very closely to be successful. Most probably they will cut the budget you are asking for a little but they are flexible in ways you're spending it until it's for the project.
Pros
Friendly
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Being flexible
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To indicate why the budget was cut
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for reviewing us and letting others know what applying with us is like.