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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: 11


What was the overall relationship with the funder?
70.0
0.0
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
63.0
9.0
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
63.0
9.0
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 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

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    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.

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    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

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    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

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    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

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