The Tudor Trust
The Tudor Trust is an independent grant-making trust which supports voluntary and community groups working in any part of the UK
Overview
Total reviews: 12
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Latest Reviews
Nov 9, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
Highly recommend Tudor Trust. Funding application process is not too onerous. Have had great communication with grant manager. Have been flexible with payments according to our organisations need. Appreciate how they are values based. And trying to embed racial justice in everything they do.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Have been really pleased with how grant manager has always communicated and responded promptly and understood our needs. The application process was easily understood and appreciated for not being onerous. All application stages were smooth and enough information was provided so we knew what to provide and how to
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Really appreciate what Tudor Trust is trying to accomplish in a world that is broken and needs healing. Their values resonated with our organisations and what our mission and vision is. We have been fortunate to have been funded by different funders and have found that Tudor Trust has been the most friendly, open and values led funder. Really pleased on how they are trying to make a difference to embed social justice.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Approachable and understanding
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Have been very happy with the whole process. For it to continue and not become onerous. To continue to be understanding and responsive to organisation and community needs. Thank you Tudor Trust, your grant has made a considerable difference to many vulnerable lives. it would be great to welcome you so you can see first-hand the difference you have made.
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?
Tudor Trust are very approachable. So if you have any questions then do get in touch.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jul 5, 2023
Other - applied in 2023
They are closed to new applicants for an unknown period
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Did not apply
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Poor
In the past I have found them a great funder, but currently they have closed for an unknown time period. While it's understandable for a funder to want to close to new applications to review their giving strategy, to delay reopening with no firm indication of when this might change is really disappointing - especially as it seems they are still open to giving continuation funding to current grantees. This seems very unfair and exclusionary and is really unfortunate at such a challenging time for fundraising.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Poor
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Gives continuation funding to current grantees?
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Communicate better with potential applicants.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jun 7, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2021
A great funder, flexible and hands off. However, currently shut for strategic review and unsure when they will re-open currently.
Pros
Insightful
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2021
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
Wellbeing grants are an added bonus and give us a specific fund to ensure staff can take time to manage their wellbeing
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Ensure that emails are responded to promptly - there have been delays at times for crucial responses.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
May 16, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2013
The relationship was great the worker was brilliant that supported us but after 5yrs it felt like they were a brick wall . Lost connection everyone we applied no feedback - wouldn’t let us connect with a worker to get guidance about reapplying 10 years later . Not sure why never got a frat a again after 2007
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?
2013
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Poor
Couldn’t have a conversation - no help and told us can’t discuss why we didn’t get it again as it wouldn’t be fair ?
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Poor
I don’t know tbh
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Don’t know but used to be very relational
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Talk to those who need guidance and have failed twice otherwise they will give up
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Poor
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Tudor Trust used to be warm engaging but now we feel they are cold and distant but that may be because we never got funding again
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
May 4, 2021
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Be honest and open about what you need in the first stage application, You don't need to have worked out the budget exactly at this stage.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
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?
2019
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
A personable and friendly approach, flexible and understanding. Unbureaucratic and straightforward 2 stage application process.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
The wide criteria make it difficult to know whether a particular cause will fit the bill or not.
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 9, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2022
Highly recommend Tudor Trust. Funding application process is not too onerous. Have had great communication with grant manager. Have been flexible with payments according to our organisations need. Appreciate how they are values based. And trying to embed racial justice in everything they do.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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?
2022
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Have been really pleased with how grant manager has always communicated and responded promptly and understood our needs. The application process was easily understood and appreciated for not being onerous. All application stages were smooth and enough information was provided so we knew what to provide and how to
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Really appreciate what Tudor Trust is trying to accomplish in a world that is broken and needs healing. Their values resonated with our organisations and what our mission and vision is. We have been fortunate to have been funded by different funders and have found that Tudor Trust has been the most friendly, open and values led funder. Really pleased on how they are trying to make a difference to embed social justice.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Approachable and understanding
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Have been very happy with the whole process. For it to continue and not become onerous. To continue to be understanding and responsive to organisation and community needs. Thank you Tudor Trust, your grant has made a considerable difference to many vulnerable lives. it would be great to welcome you so you can see first-hand the difference you have made.
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?
Tudor Trust are very approachable. So if you have any questions then do get in touch.
Jul 5, 2023
Other - applied in 2023
They are closed to new applicants for an unknown period
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Did not apply
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Poor
In the past I have found them a great funder, but currently they have closed for an unknown time period. While it's understandable for a funder to want to close to new applications to review their giving strategy, to delay reopening with no firm indication of when this might change is really disappointing - especially as it seems they are still open to giving continuation funding to current grantees. This seems very unfair and exclusionary and is really unfortunate at such a challenging time for fundraising.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Poor
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Gives continuation funding to current grantees?
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Communicate better with potential applicants.
Jun 7, 2023
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2021
A great funder, flexible and hands off. However, currently shut for strategic review and unsure when they will re-open currently.
Pros
Insightful
Understands nonprofits and issues
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2021
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
Wellbeing grants are an added bonus and give us a specific fund to ensure staff can take time to manage their wellbeing
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Ensure that emails are responded to promptly - there have been delays at times for crucial responses.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
May 16, 2023
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2013
The relationship was great the worker was brilliant that supported us but after 5yrs it felt like they were a brick wall . Lost connection everyone we applied no feedback - wouldn’t let us connect with a worker to get guidance about reapplying 10 years later . Not sure why never got a frat a again after 2007
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?
2013
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Poor
Couldn’t have a conversation - no help and told us can’t discuss why we didn’t get it again as it wouldn’t be fair ?
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Poor
I don’t know tbh
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Don’t know but used to be very relational
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Talk to those who need guidance and have failed twice otherwise they will give up
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Poor
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
Tudor Trust used to be warm engaging but now we feel they are cold and distant but that may be because we never got funding again
May 4, 2021
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Be honest and open about what you need in the first stage application, You don't need to have worked out the budget exactly at this stage.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Risk taker
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?
2019
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
A personable and friendly approach, flexible and understanding. Unbureaucratic and straightforward 2 stage application process.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
The wide criteria make it difficult to know whether a particular cause will fit the bill or not.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent