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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: 148


What was the overall relationship with the funder?
71.0
0.0
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
65.0
8.0
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
68.0
6.0
How many hours did your grant application take?

Median 12 hours

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

Latest Reviews

    Oct 29, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019

    The Joffe Trust is not a silent partner. They proactively seek to convene the sector they operate in, and will expect to be present as you explore this with your peers and partners. This is a helpful role, but also demands engagements for which you may not be funded under your grant.

    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 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

    Joffe Trust is very committed to building a community of grantees, and encouraging their collaboration.

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

    Partnerhsip building is a process of growing confidence, and shared ownership. There will be times, when grantees need to do this in frank exnchages that aren't likely with a funder in the room. Ethically, there may be concerns about the precedent set by a funder also being present in meetings with target advocacy audiences.

    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?

    Joffe Trust is with you for the long haul, even if your grants are short.

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    Oct 29, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2016

    I believe they now want to focus on the UK, but their thematic approach was always fresh and open.

    Pros

    Risk taker Culturally sensitive Insightful 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?

    2016

    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

    Having their final objectives clear, they are willing to take risks on the ways to get there.

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

    Consider non-UK potential grantees. In some areas, the international impact can have great influence on the domestic context.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 29, 2020

    applied in 2019

    My advice would be to read the grand eligibility and compliance conditions before applying.

    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?

    Very good.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Maximizing social impact based on contextual considerations.

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

    Had no established funding relationship and hence not in a position to comment.

    Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

    May be a future guide to a roadmap on geographies or subjects or sectors that the funder would like to venture into.

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    Oct 29, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019

    Joffe Trust is a very approachable funder and I would encourage potential applicants to call or meet the trust staff to see if their proposal is a good fit.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Risk taker Culturally sensitive Insightful Friendly Builds relationships Likes site visits 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?

    Average

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

    Average

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    having conversations with applicants and working out if the proposed idea/project is a good fit before you waste time writing up the application.

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

    Continue the great work and thank you for your support

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 29, 2020

    applied in 2019

    Joffe are thoughtful and strategic

    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

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

    Excellent

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