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: 11
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Latest Reviews
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Think about how you fit into the Joffe ecosystem, and how you can complement the work of their existing grantees.
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
One of the most responsive, supportive funders I have worked with
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
I think a recent narrowing of Joffe's focus makes sense - it has limited resources so shouldn't spread itself too thin. It has a clear focus and is making a significant contribution to its stated goals.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Brings its grantees together in a true ecosystem
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, and keep the (written) reporting requirements light. Better to connect regularly on the phone, than to submit endless reports, in my opinion.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
Be very open with them, and honest about your needs. They are very good at listening, are very understanding and want to help. As well as funding they provide excellent advice.
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?
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
They provide vital support that is flexible and helps capacity build organisations.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Listening
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to support leadership, it is underrepresented amongst funders.
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?
They are very flexible, so it is worth making an approach.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Joffe trust take a pragmatic approach to policy problems and opportunities rather than a more "transformational/systemic change" approach
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
no strong opinion
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
Assists directly in grant applications in a collaborative manner
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Be more open to organisations with different strategies and theories of change
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Research the funder and gain an understanding of their ethos and thematic areas of focus. Are they a funder you could form a strategic partnership with based on mutual interests and values? If yes, go for it!
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
Very open and reachable
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
Provides opportunities for their grantees to develop through training and knowledge development e.g. via the fundraising webinar that was held earlier this year.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to provide flexible and streamlined proposal and reporting processes.
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?
N/A
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 17, 2022
Other - applied in 2021
the funder is approachable and collaborative
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?
2021
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
listens well
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
n/a
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Think about how you fit into the Joffe ecosystem, and how you can complement the work of their existing grantees.
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
One of the most responsive, supportive funders I have worked with
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
3
I think a recent narrowing of Joffe's focus makes sense - it has limited resources so shouldn't spread itself too thin. It has a clear focus and is making a significant contribution to its stated goals.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Brings its grantees together in a true ecosystem
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, and keep the (written) reporting requirements light. Better to connect regularly on the phone, than to submit endless reports, in my opinion.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
Be very open with them, and honest about your needs. They are very good at listening, are very understanding and want to help. As well as funding they provide excellent advice.
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?
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
They provide vital support that is flexible and helps capacity build organisations.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Listening
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to support leadership, it is underrepresented amongst funders.
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?
They are very flexible, so it is worth making an approach.
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2021
Joffe trust take a pragmatic approach to policy problems and opportunities rather than a more "transformational/systemic change" approach
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
no strong opinion
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
Assists directly in grant applications in a collaborative manner
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Be more open to organisations with different strategies and theories of change
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Oct 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Research the funder and gain an understanding of their ethos and thematic areas of focus. Are they a funder you could form a strategic partnership with based on mutual interests and values? If yes, go for it!
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
3
Very open and reachable
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
Provides opportunities for their grantees to develop through training and knowledge development e.g. via the fundraising webinar that was held earlier this year.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue to provide flexible and streamlined proposal and reporting processes.
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?
N/A
Oct 17, 2022
Other - applied in 2021
the funder is approachable and collaborative
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?
2021
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
listens well
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
n/a
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good