The Lloyds Bank Foundation
Every year we make grants to hundreds of small and local charities, investing in their work helping people overcome complex social issues across England and Wales. We provide long-term funding for charities with a proven track record of helping people achieve positive change through deep, person centred and holistic support. We understand that sometimes the most life-changing charities may not always look perfect on paper, and we’re not afraid to take risks where we see great potential.
Overview
Total reviews: 5
Median 12 hours
Latest Reviews
Feb 28, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
They are so approachable and really understand the needs of small local charities and invested in helping.
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 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
Enhance support is really something else. Our regional manager is unreal, she connected us to the best professionals and we have grown leaps and bounds. Young and Inspired would not be on this level without [Team Member Name] support.
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 20, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
I would advise anyone to apply, it is a simple process, great staff, friendly and approachable, and they don't keep you waiting around for months for an answer.
They have an excellent support system and an enhanced service.
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?
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
The funding manager is always on hand for support and advice.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what your doing, small charities benefit so much from your excellent work around funding, and many would crash and burn if it wasn't for your funding.
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 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2013
Lloyds are a very positive funder to work with. They are accessible and do not ask for lots of unnecessary monitoring and reporting. I can contact the grant officer over the phone for advice. They fund core costs where they can see you have a valuable service. Great funder.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2013
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. Unlike other major funders, I was able to discuss my bid, and even though our recent bid was not successful we were given very helpful feedback.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Teach other funders, especially the banks, on how to be a good funder
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 9, 2019
Other - applied in 2018
We weren't funded ourselves, but I would advise you to read all the guidance on the website and try your best.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
I do think if there was some way to spend more time talking to the people at the foundation beforehand, then we could make our point more than just via written words. It's competitive enough and I empathise with time constraints, but written applications alone just don't favour small charities like us
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
It seems to be doing alright. Hard to tell but it has funded a lot of charities.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
There is a lot of information on the website that is useful
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 3, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
Write to the criteria and use your adviser
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
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?
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
Listens carefully to grantees
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Brings additional programmes that are incredibly valuable and of a high quality.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep the focus on supporting the leaders. This makes a real difference to the ability to deliver outcomes.
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 28, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
They are so approachable and really understand the needs of small local charities and invested in helping.
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 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
Enhance support is really something else. Our regional manager is unreal, she connected us to the best professionals and we have grown leaps and bounds. Young and Inspired would not be on this level without [Team Member Name] support.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 20, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022
I would advise anyone to apply, it is a simple process, great staff, friendly and approachable, and they don't keep you waiting around for months for an answer.
They have an excellent support system and an enhanced service.
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
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
The funding manager is always on hand for support and advice.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what your doing, small charities benefit so much from your excellent work around funding, and many would crash and burn if it wasn't for your funding.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Dec 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2013
Lloyds are a very positive funder to work with. They are accessible and do not ask for lots of unnecessary monitoring and reporting. I can contact the grant officer over the phone for advice. They fund core costs where they can see you have a valuable service. Great funder.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2013
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. Unlike other major funders, I was able to discuss my bid, and even though our recent bid was not successful we were given very helpful feedback.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Teach other funders, especially the banks, on how to be a good funder
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 9, 2019
Other - applied in 2018
We weren't funded ourselves, but I would advise you to read all the guidance on the website and try your best.
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
I do think if there was some way to spend more time talking to the people at the foundation beforehand, then we could make our point more than just via written words. It's competitive enough and I empathise with time constraints, but written applications alone just don't favour small charities like us
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
It seems to be doing alright. Hard to tell but it has funded a lot of charities.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
There is a lot of information on the website that is useful
Oct 3, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
Write to the criteria and use your adviser
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
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?
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
Listens carefully to grantees
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Brings additional programmes that are incredibly valuable and of a high quality.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep the focus on supporting the leaders. This makes a real difference to the ability to deliver outcomes.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent