Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust is a Quaker trust which supports people who address the root causes of conflict and injustice.
Overview
Total reviews: 4
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Latest Reviews
May 21, 2020
applied in 2019
Call the foundation before applying to discuss your project. I read the guidelines, reviewed previous grantees, and all available information but as I work nights (childcare) I didn't call.
However, after being turned down, JRF explained that exclusions (which would have meant we wouldn't have applied) on their website had recently been removed.
Had I called, it would have saved a great deal of time.
There is a lot of information to read and get your head around. Do that first - make sure you think your project fits - and then set up a call.
Pros
Friendly
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
Responses to my emails were within a couple of days.
However, the website is really text heavy - requires hours of research to review content and ensure that your application provides all the necessary information. It feels very academic and was difficult for me to access as a native English speaker.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Unsure. But good to see a narrow focus so that they can make a meaningful difference to a smaller number of charities.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Reflects and maintains Quaker values.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please encourage applicants to set up a call before applying once they have read all the criteria (and please add the funding exclusions back on to the website).
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?
They are a smaller funder - so respect their time by reading all the information available and ensuring that you feel confident that your project fits within one (or more) of their Priority Funding areas
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 17, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
My experience was that I was able to talk with their team, they were really supported through initial conversations which meant very simple process of applying for funding
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
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
Passionate about their strategic objectives and actively look for work to help them achieve them
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jul 31, 2019
applied in 2018
They're inundated with applications, so unless you have a warm lead you'll be lucky.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
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
Great mission and causes.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
It would be useful to have an option to write 100 words and book a 10 minute call with an team member option.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We do get a lot of applications and about one in five tend to succeed. Applicants are always welcome to call the office in advance of making a proposal.
Jul 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
Be concise and clear when writing the application.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
Friendly
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
We would like to apply to this funder again. It was a very positive experience for us.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The funder communicates will without jargon.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
We would be interested in applying again and would welcome an additional follow up meeting.
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?
They are not afraid to fund more difficult projects.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback. Unless we have stated otherwise, former grantees are welcome to reapply.
May 21, 2020
applied in 2019
Call the foundation before applying to discuss your project. I read the guidelines, reviewed previous grantees, and all available information but as I work nights (childcare) I didn't call.
However, after being turned down, JRF explained that exclusions (which would have meant we wouldn't have applied) on their website had recently been removed.
Had I called, it would have saved a great deal of time.
There is a lot of information to read and get your head around. Do that first - make sure you think your project fits - and then set up a call.
Pros
Friendly
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
Responses to my emails were within a couple of days. However, the website is really text heavy - requires hours of research to review content and ensure that your application provides all the necessary information. It feels very academic and was difficult for me to access as a native English speaker.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
Unsure. But good to see a narrow focus so that they can make a meaningful difference to a smaller number of charities.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Reflects and maintains Quaker values.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please encourage applicants to set up a call before applying once they have read all the criteria (and please add the funding exclusions back on to the website).
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?
They are a smaller funder - so respect their time by reading all the information available and ensuring that you feel confident that your project fits within one (or more) of their Priority Funding areas
Oct 17, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
My experience was that I was able to talk with their team, they were really supported through initial conversations which meant very simple process of applying for funding
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
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
Passionate about their strategic objectives and actively look for work to help them achieve them
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 31, 2019
applied in 2018
They're inundated with applications, so unless you have a warm lead you'll be lucky.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
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
Great mission and causes.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
It would be useful to have an option to write 100 words and book a 10 minute call with an team member option.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We do get a lot of applications and about one in five tend to succeed. Applicants are always welcome to call the office in advance of making a proposal.
Jul 12, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
Be concise and clear when writing the application.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
Friendly
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
We would like to apply to this funder again. It was a very positive experience for us.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The funder communicates will without jargon.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
We would be interested in applying again and would welcome an additional follow up meeting.
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?
They are not afraid to fund more difficult projects.
Reply from Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback. Unless we have stated otherwise, former grantees are welcome to reapply.