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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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Top descriptors for this funder
41 Friendly
41 Builds relationships
37 Understands nonprofits and issues
37 Responsive
32 Positive leader in the field
30 Likes site visits

Latest Reviews

    Jul 6, 2023

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023

    Do it. Be honest and straightforward to earn the respect of this funder.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money 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 amount requested

    What year was this experience?

    2023

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    Friendly, approachable, easy to deal with. And saved our charity. We wouldn't have been able to continue without the Steve Morgan Foundation

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Excellent

    I don't know much about it's written down goals, but I know that the Steve Morgan Foundation funds a lot of the smaller organisations - the ones that couldn't survive otherwise - and has an excellent reputation for doing so.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Relatively quick to process the application and were very clear from the outset about their requirements prior to funding being awarded. No unnecessary hoops to jump through.

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    Carry on doing what you are doing. You are invaluable in circumstances where there is very little other help for those who are supported by charities like ours (refugees, people seeking asylum and people of equivalent need)

    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?

    The Steve Morgan Foundation really seems to care about what is going on locally and is aware of the need to bridge the gap between what is provided by the state and what is actually required to enable families to live comfortably.

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    Jul 6, 2023

    Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022

    As a small charity we generate income from a variety of sources but also must top up our income with grants . We have become somewhat experts in applying for grants from trust and foundations and hand on heart can say that Steve Morgan process is so much more effective, and streamlined . We have applied and been unsuccessful for many grants and we have applied and been successful with SMF so we have a dual perspective as a successful applicant and unsuccessful on a former occasion. Their process is fair and focused and we welcomed the visits to our organisation by SMF team and Trustee. So many application processes are paper based with on line forms with character based applications which are very time consuming followed by lots of information required which is hugely disproportionate to the amount requested. Often third sector organisations are under resourced combined with huge demands for their services. Cumbersome grant processes put already stretched resources under more pressure With accounts and annual reports published on line and site visits or zoom calls a lot or grant makers would benefit from following SMF approach . There is a genuine interest in what we do both when we failed first time round and our second successful attempt .

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money Insightful Friendly Builds relationships Likes site visits 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?

    2022

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    It is appreciated that all grant funders recieve more grant application than they can support so difficult decisions must be made . they have a very approachable system . SMF really did take time to listen and their team provided great support and advice . Not only are we hugely grateful for the funding but it is a geninue pleasure doing business with SMF The Trustee who visited asked intensive and rigorous questions and drilled down into the detail , more so than other grant funders but we actually enjoyed it . It showed that you were interested to understand about our organisation and to support us.

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Excellent

    this funder really cares about making a difference and transforming lives in our region. they put their money where their mouth is and we are very grateful As a small charity we generate income from a variety of sources but also must top up our income with grants . We have become somewhat experts in applying for grants from trust and foundations and hand on heart can say that Steve Morgan process is so much more effective, and streamlined . We have applied and been unsuccessful for many grants and we have applied and been successful with SMF so we have a dual perspective as a successful applicant and unsuccessful on a former occasion. Their process is fair and focused and we welcomed the visits to our organisation by SMF team and Trustee. So many application processes are paper based with on line forms with character based applications which are very time consuming followed by lots of information required which is hugely disproportionate to the amount requested. Often third sector organisations are under resourced combined with huge demands for their services. Cumbersome grant processes put already stretched resources under more pressure With accounts and annual reports published on line and site visits or zoom calls a lot or grant makers would benefit from following SMF approach . There is a genuine interest in what we do both when we failed first time round and our second successful attempt .

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    they are very approachable and really get to know the organisation to enable them to make an informed decision rather than just responding to a written application and turnaround on decisions is really quick.

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    keep doing what you are doing you really have got one of the most streamlined and user friendly grant making processes out there . It is really disheartening when you submit bid after bid through a face less process and get rejected whereas SMF speak to us and even when we were unsuccessful first time round they gave us great advice and feedback.

    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?

    Do your homework , look at their website see who they have funded before and see if your project meets their priorities and if you dont succeed try again

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    Jul 6, 2023

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022

    They like detail, and solid outcomes and are by far the most relatable funder

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field 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?

    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

    Communication is always superb

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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    Jul 6, 2023

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023

    Be honest with the Steve Morgan staff they have many years experience and if you are open and honest with them they will try their very best to support your application and guide you through the process. Unlike other grant givers they listen to you and understand the sector. With this Foundation there is mutual respect.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money 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 amount requested

    What year was this experience?

    2023

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    From the first phone call to SM Foundation in 2016 I have been confident that they welcome the applicant to make contact with them. The Steve Morgan Foundation works in equal partnership with the applicants for the benefit of the most needy people in Merseyside and North Wales. The application process is transparent and easy to work through.

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Excellent

    A day rarely goes by in North Wales when I hear somebody say have you spoken to Steve Morgan about a project.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Makes the applicant feel valued and makes a real effort to understand our work.

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    No advice to offer please just keep on doing what you do.

    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?

    Don't be afraid to ask for help.

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    Jul 6, 2023

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022

    Very thorough with due diligence e.g requests for in-depth financial information so be very prepared beforehand

    Pros

    Friendly Likes site visits 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?

    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

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

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