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.
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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.
Aug 2, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2023
Be clear and precise on what the funds will be used for. Think very carefully of the needs of your organisation as the foundation might be able to help in ways you have not thought about.
Pros
Gives more than money
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 greater 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
Amazing, they have changed our organisation and enabled us to become more self sustainable at the same time as helping the community
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Very understanding of the needs of the organisation, very helpful in getting a successful 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.
Aug 1, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
The funding that we received from The Steve Morgan Foundation allowed us to employ a local person that has received training to be our fundraising and engagement officer. The new website is so easy to use and is much more inviting if we need anymore information.
Pros
Culturally sensitive
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?
2022
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
Support in Merseyside being prioritised by the funders means that they understand that issues that we face that specific to the region.
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 26, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Be very specific and clear about what it is you want funding for and why. Impact is really important and needs to be clear that this isn't something funded elsewhere.
Pros
Insightful
Likes site visits
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?
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
It is an open and honest dialogue and they ask questions and allow you to respond
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 24, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
SMF are all about relationships and getting to know your work to make sure they are a good match for you and vice versa. They invest time in the application process which is a real benefit as you really get to know each other.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communicates 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.
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
Aug 2, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2023
Be clear and precise on what the funds will be used for. Think very carefully of the needs of your organisation as the foundation might be able to help in ways you have not thought about.
Pros
Gives more than money
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 greater 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
Amazing, they have changed our organisation and enabled us to become more self sustainable at the same time as helping the community
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Very understanding of the needs of the organisation, very helpful in getting a successful grant
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Aug 1, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
The funding that we received from The Steve Morgan Foundation allowed us to employ a local person that has received training to be our fundraising and engagement officer. The new website is so easy to use and is much more inviting if we need anymore information.
Pros
Culturally sensitive
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?
2022
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
Support in Merseyside being prioritised by the funders means that they understand that issues that we face that specific to the region.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 26, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Be very specific and clear about what it is you want funding for and why. Impact is really important and needs to be clear that this isn't something funded elsewhere.
Pros
Insightful
Likes site visits
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?
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
It is an open and honest dialogue and they ask questions and allow you to respond
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 24, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
SMF are all about relationships and getting to know your work to make sure they are a good match for you and vice versa. They invest time in the application process which is a real benefit as you really get to know each other.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communicates well.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent