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: 12
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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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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
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
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
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
Pros
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
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
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
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
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
Pros
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.
Oct 29, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Talk to the director
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 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