Corra Foundation
Helping change the lives of people and communities in Scotland. Since 1985 Corra Foundation has distributed over £152 million in grants and made over 15,000 grants to help improve the lives of individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage all across Scotland and in developing countries.
Overview
Total reviews: 30
Median 10 hours
Latest Reviews
Nov 25, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
Be specific about what you want funding for and difference it will make. You may have to carry out a telephone assessment and they will consider how much money you have in reserves. Feedback will be honest and helpful.
Pros
Insightful
Builds relationships
Openminded
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
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
Provides specific feedback as opposed to a generic comment
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep funding available!
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?
Not really
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding. We are pleased to hear that you found us accessible and that our feedback was useful. If you have any other comments please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you!
Nov 22, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Contactable and encouraging funder. Good online application tool.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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
Online presence easy to find. Helpful discussion with funding officers.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear strategy and guidelines. Supports initiatives where there's a need.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supporting grass roots organisations
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue with Henry Duncan Awards and current giving strategy
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?
Check their guidelines and use the opportunities for dialogue
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for reviewing us! We're so happy that you found our strategy clear. If you have any other feedback, please get in touch. Thank you!
Nov 21, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Have match funding already in place
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
They give for salaries
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To give funding over 3 years - it's very difficult to get good staff when you can't guarantee them a minimum 3 year contract
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for your review. We really appreciate the time you've taken to reply to us and will consider your feedback. Thank you.
Nov 12, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Be specific in your intended outcomes, use expected stats so quantifiable outcomes
Pros
Gives more than money
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
Very accessible
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
Not bureaucratic and has good understanding of third sector small charities and their limitations in terms of resources. The application process was very straightforward.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to be mindful of the limitations of resources (time and financial) within small charities but recognising the value of the services they provide directly to vulnerable people in society. Feedback was also given in relation to the merits of failings within the application. This was very useful information for future funding applications to this and other funding programmes.
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 Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for this review. We will continue to be mindful, and really appreciate you taking your time to review us. If you have any further reviews or comments please continue to feedback. Thank you again!
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Grant funding process was simple and straight forward. Support from staff was fantastic. Great funder - thank you
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
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 Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! It means so much to us to hear that you felt our staff and progress were supportive. If you have any further feedback or commentary please get in touch. Thank you :)
Nov 25, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
Be specific about what you want funding for and difference it will make. You may have to carry out a telephone assessment and they will consider how much money you have in reserves. Feedback will be honest and helpful.
Pros
Insightful
Builds relationships
Openminded
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
Other
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
Provides specific feedback as opposed to a generic comment
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep funding available!
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?
Not really
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding. We are pleased to hear that you found us accessible and that our feedback was useful. If you have any other comments please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you!
Nov 22, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Contactable and encouraging funder. Good online application tool.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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
Online presence easy to find. Helpful discussion with funding officers.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear strategy and guidelines. Supports initiatives where there's a need.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supporting grass roots organisations
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue with Henry Duncan Awards and current giving strategy
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?
Check their guidelines and use the opportunities for dialogue
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for reviewing us! We're so happy that you found our strategy clear. If you have any other feedback, please get in touch. Thank you!
Nov 21, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Have match funding already in place
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
They give for salaries
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To give funding over 3 years - it's very difficult to get good staff when you can't guarantee them a minimum 3 year contract
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for your review. We really appreciate the time you've taken to reply to us and will consider your feedback. Thank you.
Nov 12, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Be specific in your intended outcomes, use expected stats so quantifiable outcomes
Pros
Gives more than money
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
Very accessible
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
Not bureaucratic and has good understanding of third sector small charities and their limitations in terms of resources. The application process was very straightforward.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to be mindful of the limitations of resources (time and financial) within small charities but recognising the value of the services they provide directly to vulnerable people in society. Feedback was also given in relation to the merits of failings within the application. This was very useful information for future funding applications to this and other funding programmes.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for this review. We will continue to be mindful, and really appreciate you taking your time to review us. If you have any further reviews or comments please continue to feedback. Thank you again!
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Grant funding process was simple and straight forward. Support from staff was fantastic. Great funder - thank you
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! It means so much to us to hear that you felt our staff and progress were supportive. If you have any further feedback or commentary please get in touch. Thank you :)