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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 trust's main focus is international development but they are interested in other issues, particularly where you can demonstrate reflectiveness and strategic impact.

    Pros

    Insightful Friendly Builds relationships 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

    Challenge NGOs to think about their impact.

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

    Ensure flexibility to changing circumstances, particularly in these uncertain times.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 29, 2020

    applied in 2019

    This is an active, small donor that is building a community of interest among its grantees and others. Be prepared to engage throughout the relationship.

    Pros

    Insightful Builds relationships

    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?

    Average

    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

    Engage

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

    Stick with it.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 29, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019

    be very clear about your objectives and speak to the Trust beforehand to see what the fit is likely to be

    Pros

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

    Excellent, particularly Alex Jacobs - informed, engaged, supportive, agenda-setting

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Pushes us to perform but without being on our backs

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

    Don't do anythign differently

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 29, 2020

    applied in 2019

    Check your funding priorities align with the charitable priorities of the trust. If you have the slightest question about whether or not your priorities meet, then do not hesitate to contact the trust to find out. They are more than happy to discuss options with you.

    Pros

    Builds relationships Responsive

    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

    Clear application procedures and requirements are shown on their webpage and easy to contact with any queries.

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

    Excellent

    Clear funding objectives outlined on the website met by the organisations they support.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Speedy response to queries. (Good communication)

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

    I've not submitted an application as our charity objectives do not meet the criteria for funding, but I hope that those who do submit and are unfortunately not successful, are informed and if possible, feedback is made available upon request.

    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?

    While you may not fit the criteria to apply for a grant, the trust offers courses (for free) that help with fundraising and networking.

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    Oct 29, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019

    Talk to the director

    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 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?

    Average

    I do not know

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Liaison with and guidance to applicants

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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