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Joffe Charitable Trust

We are a specialist grant-maker. We mainly support work to strengthen financial integrity in the UK and tackle the UK’s dirty money problem. We have a history of supporting high potential UK non-profits which make a difference in low income countries. We take an engaged approach, as a proactive funder.

Overview

Total reviews: 78


What was the overall relationship with the funder?
93.0
0.0
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
84.0
9.0
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
89.0
5.0
How many hours did your grant application take?

Median 13 hours

Top descriptors for this funder
84 Builds relationships
78 Friendly
72 Responsive
67 Insightful
67 Openminded
65 Understands nonprofits and issues

Latest Reviews

    Nov 3, 2020

    Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019

    Very good experience and great engagement. I had others working with me in more direct contact than myself around the funding application so I was mostly one step removed. The process is strengthening the organisations overall focus and direction.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money Risk taker 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 lesser amount

    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

    Helped force strategic and forward thinking.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Nov 1, 2020

    Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019

    The key to the Joffe Trust process is communication. The relevant contacts are highly accessible and always open to discussion. It is important to really understand the philosophy and aims of the Trust to ensure that any project is a fit and that a proposal communicates that fit as accurately and completely as possible. The Joffe Trust is a unique donor in its desire to act as a 'kickstarter' for new organizations, its willingness to take risks and it's interest in supporting areas of policy that are often hard to fund. It also has an interest in taking facilitative role, beyond funding, if and where appropriate. It is important that this philosophy is respected and that applications are targeted to the type of work that can have greatest impact as a result.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money Risk taker

    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

    Highly accessible

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Excellent

    In the tax justice/financial transparency sector there are very few effective and innovative initiatives for which Joffe Trust funding has not been foundational.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Risk taking and providing support in high risk/high impact areas of work. Developing an understanding the sectors they support. Facilitating bigger impact through encouraging and supporting improved sharing and coordination.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 31, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019

    They like to see a strong strategic approach, and have clear areas where they fund. A focus on impact is essential.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Risk taker Friendly Builds relationships 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 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

    Strong engagement with the issues and with grantees

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    To be as broad and inclusive as possible when consulting organisations about strategies.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 30, 2020

    applied in 2019

    Joffe Trust is very approachable and responsive

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money Risk taker Insightful Friendly Builds relationships Openminded

    Cons

    What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

    Did not apply

    If you were funded tell us the outcome

    What year was this experience?

    2019

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    I work for another funder so my interaction with the Joffe Trust has been from that perspective. I have joined the seminars Alex set up on Corruption and Tax Avoidance which were excellent.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 29, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2017

    Joffe is flexible and easy funder who go beyond the usual funding relationship. Alex is great at engaging on the substance and he feels like part of the team. In fact, being a Joffe grantee feels like being part of a family.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money 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 amount requested

    What year was this experience?

    2017

    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

    Brining grantees together to network and strategise.

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    Keep doing what you are doing!

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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