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
Nov 4, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
The important thing for us was a personal contact with the trust and understanding what they were interested in.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
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
Bringing together different actors in the sector rather than leaving us to compete.
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
Contact the trust first and ask for a call or meeting. The team are very open and accessible and happy to discuss different elements of the application.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Openminded
Cons
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
Approachable
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
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They understand smaller NGOs and the challenges they face well
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Generally accessible and responsive
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
Provides helpful feedback without imposing its views
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
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
The process was clear, helpful and cooperative throughout. The initial feedback was good: the discussion prior to the trustees meeting resolved potential issues and the outcome was the one I hoped for. If only all were so helpful. I was open about my objectives and the Trust responded in the same fashion.
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
Good.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication.
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 are.
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 4, 2019
applied in 2019
The Joffe Trust was an incredibly supportive and patient funder - they provided the right balance of support, challenge and clarity around their expectations. It helped us make a well-informed judgement about the best way forward for the organisation (in the context of funding support).
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
Only based on experience they were excellent at supporting and guiding potential grantees - they were proactive in their responses and clear about what they needed.
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
The important thing for us was a personal contact with the trust and understanding what they were interested in.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
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
Bringing together different actors in the sector rather than leaving us to compete.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 4, 2019
applied in 2019
Contact the trust first and ask for a call or meeting. The team are very open and accessible and happy to discuss different elements of the application.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Openminded
Cons
Pros
Cons
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
Approachable
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 4, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They understand smaller NGOs and the challenges they face well
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Generally accessible and responsive
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
Provides helpful feedback without imposing its views
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 4, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
The process was clear, helpful and cooperative throughout. The initial feedback was good: the discussion prior to the trustees meeting resolved potential issues and the outcome was the one I hoped for. If only all were so helpful. I was open about my objectives and the Trust responded in the same fashion.
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
Good.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication.
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 are.
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 4, 2019
applied in 2019
The Joffe Trust was an incredibly supportive and patient funder - they provided the right balance of support, challenge and clarity around their expectations. It helped us make a well-informed judgement about the best way forward for the organisation (in the context of funding support).
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
Only based on experience they were excellent at supporting and guiding potential grantees - they were proactive in their responses and clear about what they needed.