Triangle Trust
We are a small independent grant-making trust that operates across the United Kingdom. We run two grant rounds each year through our open grants programme. We focus on young people and are currently funding work in the criminal justice sector that helps to reduce reoffending rates and first offences for those at risk of offending.
Overview
Total reviews: 4
Median 6.5 hours
Latest Reviews
Nov 4, 2024
applied in 2024
It's quite a lengthy process.
Pros
Friendly
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
We didn't know about providing a business plan as this wasn't made clear earlier or on the website. However, when we contacted the funder directly, we very quickly received a helpful reply. We also were not expected to create a business plan just for the sake of the application, but to send working documents that we had already which would be useful.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication with us.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
It is a long application, but the sums are substantial so it is a fair process. The questions are clear and don't overlap.
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 29, 2024
Other - applied in 2024
The application form was very straightforward and easy to complete. I was given the option to complete a Word document before submitting the application which is always helpful. The application form was not too long. Great online experience.
Pros
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Easy website to navigate, no issues.
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
Straight forward application process with clear guidelines.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Nothing
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 7, 2024
Other - applied in 2024
When approaching this funder, it's crucial to understand their priorities and ensure your proposal aligns closely with their goals. First, research their focus areas thoroughly—such as youth development, mental health, social justice, or education—and tailor your application to demonstrate how your project addresses these specific issues. Be clear about the outcomes you aim to achieve and provide evidence of past successes to show your organisation’s impact.
Pros
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2024
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
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Aug 16, 2024
Other - applied in 2024
Read their website in full, to understand the kind of organisations they fund and the work they fund (especially their Theory of Change). You don't need to submit a budget at stage 1 but I would recommend drafting one in full at that stage of proposal development.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Really really accessible help and support both before submitting our application and ahead of the assessment.
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
Makes it really clear what they are looking to fund.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Some more detailed budget guidance would be helpful, even a template with instructions.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Jun 5, 2024
applied in 2024
The information, such as the definitions and eligibility, took a bit of seraching for (eg the fund was for young women and it took us a while to find that the definition was age 11-30.) but otherwise, all very clear, long but easy form. Nice of them to put a notice on the front page about difficulties with the submission form. A good funder willing to fund salary rather than only project delivery costs and they had a very clear target grantee, with the target and the reasons very well explained.
Pros
Insightful
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2024
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
Clear rationale for eligibility
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Make all grant eligibility/suitablility information easy to find - home page say could say that the current grant is x, with focus and key dates, and a link takes you to eligibility, focus, timeline and definitions (eg not just 'young women' but the age). The 'click through to see if you are eligible' thing would be easier if there was a pdf download alternative to quickly see if we are eligible and share internally.
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 4, 2024
applied in 2024
It's quite a lengthy process.
Pros
Friendly
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
We didn't know about providing a business plan as this wasn't made clear earlier or on the website. However, when we contacted the funder directly, we very quickly received a helpful reply. We also were not expected to create a business plan just for the sake of the application, but to send working documents that we had already which would be useful.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Communication with us.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
It is a long application, but the sums are substantial so it is a fair process. The questions are clear and don't overlap.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 29, 2024
Other - applied in 2024
The application form was very straightforward and easy to complete. I was given the option to complete a Word document before submitting the application which is always helpful. The application form was not too long. Great online experience.
Pros
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Easy website to navigate, no issues.
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
Straight forward application process with clear guidelines.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Nothing
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 7, 2024
Other - applied in 2024
When approaching this funder, it's crucial to understand their priorities and ensure your proposal aligns closely with their goals. First, research their focus areas thoroughly—such as youth development, mental health, social justice, or education—and tailor your application to demonstrate how your project addresses these specific issues. Be clear about the outcomes you aim to achieve and provide evidence of past successes to show your organisation’s impact.
Pros
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2024
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
Aug 16, 2024
Other - applied in 2024
Read their website in full, to understand the kind of organisations they fund and the work they fund (especially their Theory of Change). You don't need to submit a budget at stage 1 but I would recommend drafting one in full at that stage of proposal development.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Really really accessible help and support both before submitting our application and ahead of the assessment.
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
Makes it really clear what they are looking to fund.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Some more detailed budget guidance would be helpful, even a template with instructions.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jun 5, 2024
applied in 2024
The information, such as the definitions and eligibility, took a bit of seraching for (eg the fund was for young women and it took us a while to find that the definition was age 11-30.) but otherwise, all very clear, long but easy form. Nice of them to put a notice on the front page about difficulties with the submission form. A good funder willing to fund salary rather than only project delivery costs and they had a very clear target grantee, with the target and the reasons very well explained.
Pros
Insightful
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2024
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
Clear rationale for eligibility
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Make all grant eligibility/suitablility information easy to find - home page say could say that the current grant is x, with focus and key dates, and a link takes you to eligibility, focus, timeline and definitions (eg not just 'young women' but the age). The 'click through to see if you are eligible' thing would be easier if there was a pdf download alternative to quickly see if we are eligible and share internally.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent