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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: 3


What was the overall relationship with the funder?
100.0
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How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
100.0
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How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
100.0
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How many hours did your grant application take?

Median 21 hours

Top descriptors for this funder
3 Positive leader in the field
2 Friendly
1 Builds relationships
1 Understands nonprofits and issues
1 Openminded
1 Risk taker

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

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    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

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    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.