The Wolfson Foundation
Overview
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May 16, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Checking the existing criteria is key, it acts as a guide and saves time both applying for grants you are not likely to receive and also including information that is not needed.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Insightful
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
They provided helpful feedback as part of the application process during the process.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
I think the availability of funding could be better highlighted. It tends to be through word of mouth.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The feedback they provide but also they are visionary in terms of what schools can provide young people to inspire them to become involved in the world of science.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Look to how to better market the availability to public sector secondary schools and also to celebrate what they offer and the impact.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
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May 16, 2023
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Checking the existing criteria is key, it acts as a guide and saves time both applying for grants you are not likely to receive and also including information that is not needed.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Insightful
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
They provided helpful feedback as part of the application process during the process.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
I think the availability of funding could be better highlighted. It tends to be through word of mouth.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The feedback they provide but also they are visionary in terms of what schools can provide young people to inspire them to become involved in the world of science.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Look to how to better market the availability to public sector secondary schools and also to celebrate what they offer and the impact.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent