Two Ridings Community Foundation
Since 2000 we have made thousands of grants totalling over £18 million to local charities and community groups helping them support local people. Our vision is a connected and thriving region for all.
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Total reviews: 26
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Aug 6, 2021
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Speak to the team at Two Ridings, they are incredibly helpful in guiding your application and providing updates.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
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
Communicates and makes the process as easy as possible
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
When specifying use of funds, it would be good if the funder was more aware of potential costs. The amount we were given was specified to be spent on something we had not applied for, which costs 4 times what we were given. We are now having to identify ways of reducing the cost or making up the shortfall to be able to use this money for what it was intended.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 29, 2021
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Seek advice from an independent supporting body on writing a grant application. See if you can get advice from a body who has already applied for funding and been successful.
Two Ridings are most helpful if you require clarification on how to complete the application.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant Writer
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
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
Keeps in contact with applicants.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Some parts of the application to seem to repeat themselves as an applicant you do find yourselves struggling to think what new evidence to put in some of the larger sections. The National Lottery application for small grants asks for much more straight forward ( down to earth) information that is easy to deliver. The
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 27, 2021
applied in 2019
The funding is very competitive so be prepared to potentially not get your project funded.
Pros
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
I am not in need of any accessibility assistance so cannot comment other than to say what I experienced was user friendly.
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
They have a variety of funding options that work for a diverse audience.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep little charities in mind when awarding funding as many times we are missed or our projects seems small in comparison to a larger organisation even though our reach may be just as impactful if not more.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Jul 21, 2021
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2019
To read and ensure that they fit the criteria requested before competing application. This will ensure that you don’t waste valuable time.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
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 greater 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
We were kept informed whilst the funder was accessing our application and it was a swift and excellent service and outcome.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
The application was fairly easy to understand and complete.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
None.
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?
No.
Jul 19, 2021
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
A very approachable and helpful organisation
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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 amount requested
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
Invests in your work - unlike larger national funders, we do feel they care and are in your corner - we have had visits from them and regular contact and they seem genuinely supportive
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Perhaps if submitted bids were emailed to applicant on submission - this may be the case however and could my email server!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Two Ridings Community Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your review, we are delighted that you have found us to be supportive and approachable.