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: 0
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Latest Reviews
Nov 8, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
The Joffe Trust are responsive, interested and do not unnecessarily infringe on the work of an organisation.
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Excellent and responsive throughout.
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
Communicate clearly and does not make unnecessary demands on grantees.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2018
Whether your core values align. If you have a good understanding of what it takes for civil society and democracy to function and know where they currently don't function well you'll have common ground.
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 lesser amount
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?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Support with experience and strong understanding of networks, both among grant-makers and civil society NGOs.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the great work!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 7, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
they are friendly and easy to approach, suggest to have conversation with the funder.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
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
accessibility
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
To be transparent and proactive in your approach. Be open about challenges and pose realistic solutions, keep the funder in the loop about how the project evolves, and communicate any changes in strategy.
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
Very accessible and approachable and responsive to new ideas and approaches
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very successful in goal to build stronger not for profit organisations (cannot comment on other goal as not applicable to our organisation)
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
provides open, honest and constructive feedback
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Nothing to add here
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?
No
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
The process is clear with good guidance given. We have found the trust to be very open when we approached with questions and accessible.
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
They have been very approachable. Also value the chance to connect with other grantees and discuss shared issues in a very constructive way. It has introduced me to new networks
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
Quick and accessible in responding
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please do keep facilitating networks or learning events as this is a great bonus especially for small organisations
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 8, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
The Joffe Trust are responsive, interested and do not unnecessarily infringe on the work of an organisation.
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Excellent and responsive throughout.
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
Communicate clearly and does not make unnecessary demands on grantees.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2018
Whether your core values align. If you have a good understanding of what it takes for civil society and democracy to function and know where they currently don't function well you'll have common ground.
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 lesser amount
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?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Support with experience and strong understanding of networks, both among grant-makers and civil society NGOs.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the great work!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 7, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
they are friendly and easy to approach, suggest to have conversation with the funder.
Pros
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?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
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
accessibility
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
To be transparent and proactive in your approach. Be open about challenges and pose realistic solutions, keep the funder in the loop about how the project evolves, and communicate any changes in strategy.
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
Very accessible and approachable and responsive to new ideas and approaches
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Very successful in goal to build stronger not for profit organisations (cannot comment on other goal as not applicable to our organisation)
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
provides open, honest and constructive feedback
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Nothing to add here
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?
No
Nov 7, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
The process is clear with good guidance given. We have found the trust to be very open when we approached with questions and accessible.
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
They have been very approachable. Also value the chance to connect with other grantees and discuss shared issues in a very constructive way. It has introduced me to new networks
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
Quick and accessible in responding
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please do keep facilitating networks or learning events as this is a great bonus especially for small organisations
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent