Steve Morgan Foundation
The Steve Morgan Foundation is passionately committed to changing lives for good, by working with partners that make a positive difference to those in need. Founded in 2001 by businessman and philanthropist, Steve Morgan CBE, we provide funding, support, expertise and best practice to the charities and organisations we support. By harnessing the power of working together, we address a range of areas including poverty, homelessness, health and wellbeing, and education and training, and have helped to improve the quality of life for more than 3 million people.
Overview
Total reviews: 19
Median 5 hours
Latest Reviews
Mar 7, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Get in touch and chat with the team. They are super friendly and as an organisation, genuinely want to make a difference.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2024
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
The funder has a great system in place to identify charities with like minded aims an objectives. They communicate extremely well.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Mar 6, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The Steve Morgan Foundation website has all the information you need to start your application. Take into consideration their geographical restrictions, different grant pots etc. I would also recommend getting in touch with their team, as they are very informative and helpful with any queries, questions you may have. We loved the fact that they take the time to visit charities, and actually see work in action, and would always suggest you say yes to a visit, and make time for them.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Likes site visits
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Website and communication is excellent. I think the new website is clear, accessible and easy to follow. The trust also clearly defines any restrictions.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
This is the first time having a grant approved, but form their website it seems that they are supporting a lot of charities in their geographical area, and so accomplishing their goals.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The communication form start to finish was great. [Team Member] and the team were really accommodating, making time for phone calls, and as I mentioned earlier, it was great that they made time to visit our charity.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
In the past we struggled to get funding because of geographical restrictions, but the new website clearly outlines this now. My piece of advice is keep your messaging clear, which you are clearly doing, and always have time for the charity at the other end of the grant.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Feb 26, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Speak to the team at SMF they are very helpful and give clear guidance on the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Straight forward process with good clear guidelines, helpful staff before, during and after receiving a grant.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear transparent goals, eligibility criteria and excellent website
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The application process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't change!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Feb 23, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
Focus on the outcome you want to achieve and the proactive benefits it will bring then work backwards
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
2024
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
Talks to you as a person.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Dec 7, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Steve Morgan Foundation are really approachable, they like to find out what you do and how you are helping people.
It is a simple process with real people at the end of the phone or email.
Pros
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Mar 7, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Get in touch and chat with the team. They are super friendly and as an organisation, genuinely want to make a difference.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2024
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
The funder has a great system in place to identify charities with like minded aims an objectives. They communicate extremely well.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Mar 6, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The Steve Morgan Foundation website has all the information you need to start your application. Take into consideration their geographical restrictions, different grant pots etc. I would also recommend getting in touch with their team, as they are very informative and helpful with any queries, questions you may have. We loved the fact that they take the time to visit charities, and actually see work in action, and would always suggest you say yes to a visit, and make time for them.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Likes site visits
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Website and communication is excellent. I think the new website is clear, accessible and easy to follow. The trust also clearly defines any restrictions.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
This is the first time having a grant approved, but form their website it seems that they are supporting a lot of charities in their geographical area, and so accomplishing their goals.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The communication form start to finish was great. [Team Member] and the team were really accommodating, making time for phone calls, and as I mentioned earlier, it was great that they made time to visit our charity.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
In the past we struggled to get funding because of geographical restrictions, but the new website clearly outlines this now. My piece of advice is keep your messaging clear, which you are clearly doing, and always have time for the charity at the other end of the grant.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Feb 26, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Speak to the team at SMF they are very helpful and give clear guidance on the process.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Straight forward process with good clear guidelines, helpful staff before, during and after receiving a grant.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear transparent goals, eligibility criteria and excellent website
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The application process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't change!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Feb 23, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
Focus on the outcome you want to achieve and the proactive benefits it will bring then work backwards
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
2024
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
Talks to you as a person.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Dec 7, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Steve Morgan Foundation are really approachable, they like to find out what you do and how you are helping people.
It is a simple process with real people at the end of the phone or email.
Pros
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent