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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

    Nov 28, 2019

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2017

    It is a straightforward process. I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to meet with trustees and discuss the organisation. Trustees are keen to know that you are considering options for future sustainability.

    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?

    2017

    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

    I had a chance to meet with a trustee who provided great advice on options for future sustainability.

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

    Five years funding would be extremely helpful for small organisations looking to improve the future sustainability.

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    Nov 21, 2019

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018

    I's definitely worth talking to the Trust Secretary about the fit of the proposed project with Joffe's priorities before applying

    Pros

    Gives more than money Insightful Builds relationships Understands nonprofits and issues

    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?

    Average

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

    Average

    They have clear priorities and a strategic approach

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Supporting organisations it funds with additional training and development support where there is collective need, for example with supporter engagement

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Nov 18, 2019

    Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019

    We would advise them to know before beginning their request, what they’re going to do and how that will deliver the aims of JCT. How they’re going to this given the available resources, and who they need to get on board to help them do what they can’t do on their own. And finally, how all this will actually make change happen in the real world.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field 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

    Extremely good – for such a lean organisation they are responsive and interested.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Gives solid advice on strategy and organisation, and is forthcoming with introductions to other relevant funders and stakeholders.

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

    Look out to long term objectives, even given the inherent delivery risk involved. Some projects can deliver great changes but need time.

    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?

    They are honest and straightforward and don’t play games, which is refreshing. Very well connected – very valuable.

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    Nov 18, 2019

    applied in 2018

    Seek engagement and interaction to ensure you are wokring along the right lines rather than sending off a cold application.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Friendly Builds relationships 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?

    2018

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    Very good. Able to email, call and meet up to discuss the application.

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

    Excellent

    (As far as I'm aware) they are achieveing their goals - they appear strategic and clear about what they want to do.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    We appreciated the opportunity to meet the Director and discuss our application. The Director also provided fairly detailed feedback after the Trustees meeting.

    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?

    They are focussed and very selective, so make sure you are on track with their goals and don't bend yours to meet theirs! The chances of success are small given the high numbers of applications they receive.

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    Nov 18, 2019

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019

    This funder has specific interests, so research what they are, who/what they have funded before, and try to make contact with the trust to develop a relationship first. They also have a very personalised approach which we found very helpful.

    Pros

    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

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    A personalised approach, very accessible and a willingness to fund organisations and work that may struggle to get this kind of funding elsewhere.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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