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: 50
Median 5 hours
Latest Reviews
Nov 15, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Pick up the phone! The Steve Morgan Foundation staff are always happy to help and are super friendly.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
The process is online and its clear and simple
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They make a huge difference to people via the charities they support
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Building relationships
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't be too afraid of charities becoming dependent on your funding, keep focusing on the amazing things we can achieve together while we can
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 31, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Understand how your cause is a fit for The Steve Morgan Foundation.
Pros
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
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
We hugely appreciated the time that was taken on getting to know us, coming to see what we do at our location and keeping in touch throughout the process. The team are hugely personable, professional and clearly dedicated to supporting communities.
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
Taking the time to come and meet a prospective founder, getting to know them and then helping them through the process.
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 16, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2023
The funding application is quite straightforward and if you have all the details of the project you are asking them to fund and your financial information to hand, you will have no problems.
Pros
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Website was easy to follow and gave good instruction of how to submit a bid and gave details of how to contact the grant maker.
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
They fund salaries and have a n easy to follow website.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Aug 30, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2023
Make sure you have all your financial information in order to make it easier to complete the application form.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
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
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supports people in the community who really need it.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the excellent work.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Aug 14, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
The Steve Morgan Foundation wants to fund very direct support to Young People.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
The grants officer and trustees are warm and approachable. Thier interaction with Young Carers has been extremely positive.
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
Meet with projects and really care about the difference the investment is making to people lives.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Once we were given unrestricted funding. I was surprised by the difference unrestricted funding made - we were able to adapt the investment to meet needs over the duration of the grant. Since then, I think unrestricted grants are really helpful and something to be at least considered. Having said that - we are SUPER happy with our project costed grant - I just wanted to share a surprising experience of unrestricted funding that we learned from.
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 15, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Pick up the phone! The Steve Morgan Foundation staff are always happy to help and are super friendly.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
The process is online and its clear and simple
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They make a huge difference to people via the charities they support
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Building relationships
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Don't be too afraid of charities becoming dependent on your funding, keep focusing on the amazing things we can achieve together while we can
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 31, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Understand how your cause is a fit for The Steve Morgan Foundation.
Pros
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
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
We hugely appreciated the time that was taken on getting to know us, coming to see what we do at our location and keeping in touch throughout the process. The team are hugely personable, professional and clearly dedicated to supporting communities.
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
Taking the time to come and meet a prospective founder, getting to know them and then helping them through the process.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 16, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2023
The funding application is quite straightforward and if you have all the details of the project you are asking them to fund and your financial information to hand, you will have no problems.
Pros
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Website was easy to follow and gave good instruction of how to submit a bid and gave details of how to contact the grant maker.
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
They fund salaries and have a n easy to follow website.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Aug 30, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2023
Make sure you have all your financial information in order to make it easier to complete the application form.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
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
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supports people in the community who really need it.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the excellent work.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Aug 14, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
The Steve Morgan Foundation wants to fund very direct support to Young People.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
The grants officer and trustees are warm and approachable. Thier interaction with Young Carers has been extremely positive.
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
Meet with projects and really care about the difference the investment is making to people lives.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Once we were given unrestricted funding. I was surprised by the difference unrestricted funding made - we were able to adapt the investment to meet needs over the duration of the grant. Since then, I think unrestricted grants are really helpful and something to be at least considered. Having said that - we are SUPER happy with our project costed grant - I just wanted to share a surprising experience of unrestricted funding that we learned from.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent