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
Oct 17, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Be clear about your added value and impact you are sdeeking to have.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Collaborator
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
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
Enables collaboration and strategic thinking
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Bring people with you.
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 17, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
They are helpful and progressive in their 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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2022
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 loved the experience of a back and forth exchange and conversation throughout the application, and the understanding the core costs are essential and important!
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep funding orgs as we need more funders like you. Help educate other funders about best practices.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 8, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Examine their two primary focus areas carefully to ensure your funding proposal aligns neatly with one or both of them. Make sure your proposal is specific about exactly what you aim to achieve and what the outcomes of your work will be
Pros
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
The team is approachable and keen to engage on new ideas.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To focus on internal issues of diversity, equity and inclusion and to work to influence others in the philanthropic space.
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, 2020
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2016
They were lovely to work with--approachable, efficient, and respectful. They were specifically interested in funding important human rights work, which was unpopular, and battled to find funding elsewhere, and we fell into this category. It was a relief to get the funding, and it helped us to grow our programme substantially and make great progress in the work. The staff were a pleasure to work with--interested and committed, but not intrusive or disrespectful. At the end of the grant, we got the most detailed and thoughtful response to our final report from them--quite unique in our experience, and so welcome. The downer was that they would only fund for a maximum of 3 years. We miss them.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2016
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Not familiar with what they are currently involved in, but during our interactions, and from what I knew of their support of other organisations, it seemed like they were doing a good job.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The way they deal with grantees is respectful, but curious and diligent. We always appreciated the spirit of interaction.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Selfishly, we wish you'd consider funding small organisations for longer periods.
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, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
That they are grant givers who provide not only the funds if they are successful but also advice, support and guidance too.
If a small organisation working in one specific area in the UK then to check whether they would now be suitable compared to when we were first funded.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
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?
2018
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
Response and advice given once grant reports are received is very helpful .
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Organisations that were chosen by the founder in specific localities understand that a new focus is being sought by the trust to create maximum impact which makes wonderful sense, we do however hope that the trust consider still funding other small charities doing incredible work in the future who are based in the town he loved and was an advocate for.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 17, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
Be clear about your added value and impact you are sdeeking to have.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Collaborator
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
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
Enables collaboration and strategic thinking
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Bring people with you.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Oct 17, 2022
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
They are helpful and progressive in their 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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2022
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 loved the experience of a back and forth exchange and conversation throughout the application, and the understanding the core costs are essential and important!
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep funding orgs as we need more funders like you. Help educate other funders about best practices.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Good
Nov 8, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Examine their two primary focus areas carefully to ensure your funding proposal aligns neatly with one or both of them. Make sure your proposal is specific about exactly what you aim to achieve and what the outcomes of your work will be
Pros
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
The team is approachable and keen to engage on new ideas.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To focus on internal issues of diversity, equity and inclusion and to work to influence others in the philanthropic space.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 4, 2020
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2016
They were lovely to work with--approachable, efficient, and respectful. They were specifically interested in funding important human rights work, which was unpopular, and battled to find funding elsewhere, and we fell into this category. It was a relief to get the funding, and it helped us to grow our programme substantially and make great progress in the work. The staff were a pleasure to work with--interested and committed, but not intrusive or disrespectful. At the end of the grant, we got the most detailed and thoughtful response to our final report from them--quite unique in our experience, and so welcome. The downer was that they would only fund for a maximum of 3 years. We miss them.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2016
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Not familiar with what they are currently involved in, but during our interactions, and from what I knew of their support of other organisations, it seemed like they were doing a good job.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The way they deal with grantees is respectful, but curious and diligent. We always appreciated the spirit of interaction.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Selfishly, we wish you'd consider funding small organisations for longer periods.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Nov 4, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
That they are grant givers who provide not only the funds if they are successful but also advice, support and guidance too.
If a small organisation working in one specific area in the UK then to check whether they would now be suitable compared to when we were first funded.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
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?
2018
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
Response and advice given once grant reports are received is very helpful .
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Organisations that were chosen by the founder in specific localities understand that a new focus is being sought by the trust to create maximum impact which makes wonderful sense, we do however hope that the trust consider still funding other small charities doing incredible work in the future who are based in the town he loved and was an advocate for.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent