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: 3
Median 12 hours
Latest Reviews
Nov 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
The Joffe approach was very interactive, personal and light in terms of time and resources required.
Joffe staff are friendly, engaged and seem truly focused on ensuring a productive partnership. This was evident by their efforts to ensure that the grant application process was simple.
Joffe seems genuinely committed to providing timely and targeted support to smaller organisations.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Openminded
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
As noted above, Joffe's approach and systems seem very well-aligned with its ethos of providing important support aimed at enhancing sustainability.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Ensuring its systems are well-suited to the types of organisations it seeks to support. The questions asked during the grant application process were thoughtful and seem thoughtful and well-developed for their purpose - that is, an effort has been made to avoid superfluous questions and processes.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
it is too early to tell.
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 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Be 100% open and honest with them - they really do appreciate it
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
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
Really good engagement throughout the whole process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the good 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 5, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Using the, helpful, website, research the Trust's mission, aims and who has received grants in the past. Ensure that there is a good fit between the grantee and the Trust and articulate this in the application process. The Director, throughout, and the trustees at the interview meeting were engaging and fostered a relationship based on openness and transparency.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
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 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
The broad spread of charitable causes which are supported is evidence that the Trust's aims are being met.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Open and transparent dealings with grantee applicants
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 4, 2019
applied in 2019
Contacting directly the Trust to get an early feedback before starting a more official application process
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
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
Providing tailored advice on possibilities to cooperate
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 4, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Ensure your project proposals are in line with the current priorities of Joffe. If they are, then this is an excellent funder.
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
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
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
Funding core costs - this is so rare, but so necessary. Plus the personal communication style of Alex, and the way he links you to other potential sources of funding
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what you're doing - it's invaluable
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 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
The Joffe approach was very interactive, personal and light in terms of time and resources required.
Joffe staff are friendly, engaged and seem truly focused on ensuring a productive partnership. This was evident by their efforts to ensure that the grant application process was simple.
Joffe seems genuinely committed to providing timely and targeted support to smaller organisations.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Openminded
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
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
As noted above, Joffe's approach and systems seem very well-aligned with its ethos of providing important support aimed at enhancing sustainability.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Ensuring its systems are well-suited to the types of organisations it seeks to support. The questions asked during the grant application process were thoughtful and seem thoughtful and well-developed for their purpose - that is, an effort has been made to avoid superfluous questions and processes.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
it is too early to tell.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Be 100% open and honest with them - they really do appreciate it
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
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
Really good engagement throughout the whole process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the good work!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 5, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Using the, helpful, website, research the Trust's mission, aims and who has received grants in the past. Ensure that there is a good fit between the grantee and the Trust and articulate this in the application process. The Director, throughout, and the trustees at the interview meeting were engaging and fostered a relationship based on openness and transparency.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
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 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
The broad spread of charitable causes which are supported is evidence that the Trust's aims are being met.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Open and transparent dealings with grantee applicants
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 4, 2019
applied in 2019
Contacting directly the Trust to get an early feedback before starting a more official application process
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
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
Providing tailored advice on possibilities to cooperate
Nov 4, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Ensure your project proposals are in line with the current priorities of Joffe. If they are, then this is an excellent funder.
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
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
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
Funding core costs - this is so rare, but so necessary. Plus the personal communication style of Alex, and the way he links you to other potential sources of funding
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what you're doing - it's invaluable
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent