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: 19
Median 11 hours
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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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.
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
Pros
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
Oct 22, 2020
applied in 2019
Small seed money grants.
Pros
Friendly
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
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