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
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Latest Reviews
Oct 22, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They were very approachable, with clear guidlines, and were prepared to discuss a proposal before we drafted it. They were very helpful throughout the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
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
Very open and approachable.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They have very clear goals, and also work with the NGOs in the field to help develop common objectives. Very few donors do this, and it makes their philanthropy more effective.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They have a very strong understanding of the field, and also of how NGOs work in the real world. This is invaluable.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to engage other funders in this area, who are not quite so well connected to the sector
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
Talk to Alex — very approachable
Pros
Insightful
Friendly
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
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Sorry, no idea
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Alex is very enthusiastic, very positive
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?
It's a relatively narrow remit within the UK
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 22, 2020
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Joffe Charitable Trust provided space for a very open and honest conversation about our plans and our organisation as a whole. So I would recommend having a good idea of what your priorities are as an organisation and being open to guidance and suggestions from the Trust on how to achieve them and how they can help.
Pros
Gives more than money
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 lesser amount
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
Taking the time to talk with us and understand our organisation, then providing us with very useful advice and guidance beyond the realms of our initial funding proposal.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Maintain your level of engagement with the organisations you fund, it is much appreciated!
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?
It is invaluable for NGOs to get proper feedback on their work and an insight into the decision making process that trusts and foundations go through. Joffe Charitable Trust does this really well and other funders should try to do more of this.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 22, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
It has been a pleasure to work with the Joffe Trust and we are very grateful for their funding. I would recommend applying to the Trust for funding to anyone.
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
They take an active interest in how their funding is used and try to help achieve those goals.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 22, 2020
applied in 2019
They are great and super open; helpful to applicants. Try them and see if they can help.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
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
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They fund so much good work.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They are actually willing to fund core costs and invest in building fundraising capacity of their grantees. Why isn't every funder doing this? It would save so many good causes from going under. Well done Joffe Trust!
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Be clearer on your website about the type of things that you fund. At the moment the information is fuzzy and confusing.
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
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They were very approachable, with clear guidlines, and were prepared to discuss a proposal before we drafted it. They were very helpful throughout the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
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
Very open and approachable.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They have very clear goals, and also work with the NGOs in the field to help develop common objectives. Very few donors do this, and it makes their philanthropy more effective.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They have a very strong understanding of the field, and also of how NGOs work in the real world. This is invaluable.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to engage other funders in this area, who are not quite so well connected to the sector
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 22, 2020
applied in 2019
Talk to Alex — very approachable
Pros
Insightful
Friendly
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
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Sorry, no idea
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Alex is very enthusiastic, very positive
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?
It's a relatively narrow remit within the UK
Oct 22, 2020
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Joffe Charitable Trust provided space for a very open and honest conversation about our plans and our organisation as a whole. So I would recommend having a good idea of what your priorities are as an organisation and being open to guidance and suggestions from the Trust on how to achieve them and how they can help.
Pros
Gives more than money
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 lesser amount
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
Taking the time to talk with us and understand our organisation, then providing us with very useful advice and guidance beyond the realms of our initial funding proposal.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Maintain your level of engagement with the organisations you fund, it is much appreciated!
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?
It is invaluable for NGOs to get proper feedback on their work and an insight into the decision making process that trusts and foundations go through. Joffe Charitable Trust does this really well and other funders should try to do more of this.
Oct 22, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
It has been a pleasure to work with the Joffe Trust and we are very grateful for their funding. I would recommend applying to the Trust for funding to anyone.
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
They take an active interest in how their funding is used and try to help achieve those goals.
Oct 22, 2020
applied in 2019
They are great and super open; helpful to applicants. Try them and see if they can help.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
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
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They fund so much good work.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They are actually willing to fund core costs and invest in building fundraising capacity of their grantees. Why isn't every funder doing this? It would save so many good causes from going under. Well done Joffe Trust!
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Be clearer on your website about the type of things that you fund. At the moment the information is fuzzy and confusing.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent