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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 24, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018

    Very friendly staff, new focus is on strengthening UK charities.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Culturally sensitive Insightful 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?

    2018

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

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

    Average

    Was surprised that they dropped their focus on Anglophone Africa. Fine that they are focusing on UK

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Does not require a lot of paperwork. Gives grantees a lot of constructive feedback.

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

    Be more forgiving if a grantee runs into a problem.

    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?

    Willing to take risks

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    Oct 23, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018

    I believe the Joffe Trust likes to be involved during proposal development, rather than simply being sent a proposal. Dialogue is therefore crucial.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field 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?

    2018

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    Communication - always friendly and receptive. Appears appreciative of grantees' efforts.

    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

    Transparency and open-ness to continuous improvement (e.g. through adherence to 360 giving, informative website, this survey, etc.)

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 23, 2020

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019

    This is a very unique funder, in that they support organisational development, and deeply engage with your organisation and work ahead of and during the funding proposal. They are great at helping you through the application process, and stay engaged once you have entered a funding relationship.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money Insightful 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

    Very accessible, and have been helpful in the delivery of the funded work.

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

    Excellent

    I am very encouraged by funders like these, with an approachable attitude and genuine concern for their grantees. For me, Joffe Charitable Trust is exemplary for how funders should work towards their goals.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    They stay engaged but not too onerous in terms of reporting requirements - just the right mix of feeling there is genuine interest and trust to let you get on with it.

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

    Can you inspire more and other funders to follow your lead? We need more like you out there, and need to hear your voice in funder space.

    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?

    The focus on organisational development without issue area agnosticism is rare and to be lauded.

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    Oct 23, 2020

    applied in 2019

    I had several useful conversations before submitting my application. The funder was uncomplicated and helpful and keen to make the application process not too bureacratic.

    Pros

    Friendly Builds relationships Openminded Responsive

    Cons

    What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

    Applied and not funded

    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

    Uncomplicated, interestd, helpful, friendly.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Oct 22, 2020

    applied in 2019

    Small seed money grants.

    Pros

    Friendly

    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

    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

    Signaling their subject niche and funding amounts. No ambiguity. Very helpful to know up front.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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