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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

    Oct 25, 2022

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021

    Read the guidelines on the website as very detailed

    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?

    2021

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    3

    Very accessible and responsive

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

    3

    They focus on specific areas and are not open to general asks

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Due Diligence

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

    Not sure as the whole process has been very smooth

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Good

    Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?

    Go to their website and do your research

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    Oct 23, 2022

    Other - applied in 2022

    Read the website - the objectives and projects funded already are very clearly descibed

    What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

    Did not apply

    If you were funded tell us the outcome

    Other

    What year was this experience?

    2022

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    3

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

    3

    N/A

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Explains its mission

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

    None

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Good

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    Oct 19, 2022

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021

    Be prepared to submit rigorous evidence of your theory of change and intended objectives as well as brushing up on the application process which, if successful, will involve a presentation. I would ask them to set aside quite a bit of time to rehearse this and prepare for questions. I would also stress that it’s an exciting opportunity as the trust have an appetite for funding really exciting new organisations and projects and really invest in leaders - they are on your side!

    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?

    2021

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    2

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

    2

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    I found the initial expression of interest call with Alex super helpful by way of guidance and preparation for submitting a full application. It made the whole experience a lot more human. It also was super helpful to have completely flexible funding.

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

    Find ways to diversify the pool of grantees you have. It would be good to see grantees who are on the margins and potentially from communities directly harmed by the problem areas you’re trying to solve.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Good

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    Oct 18, 2022

    Other - applied in 2022

    Due to relatively modest endowment- their focus is transparency and anti-corruption

    What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?

    Collaborator

    If you were funded tell us the outcome

    Other

    What year was this experience?

    2022

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    3

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

    3

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Stakeholder engagement

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

    Convene stakeholders together to seek collaboration

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Good

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    Oct 18, 2022

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021

    They are very approachable. Give them a call or drop them an email before applying to discuss if you're a good fit

    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?

    2021

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    3

    Very friendly, open, and supportive

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

    3

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    It feels like a genuine partnership, like we're both working together to achieve the same goals

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

    I think we're still early in the relationship process, but so far so good. We'd love more opportunities to build relationships with both the funder and the other groups they fund - there has been some training, but we'd love more chances to network and talk to people

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Good

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