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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.

Overview

Total reviews: 0


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Top descriptors for this funder
21 Responsive
20 Friendly
17 Builds relationships
14 Openminded
11 Positive leader in the field
8 Gives more than money

Latest Reviews

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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

    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

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    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

    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

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    Jul 27, 2021

    applied in 2019

    The funding is very competitive so be prepared to potentially not get your project funded.

    Pros

    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?

    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

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    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

    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.

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    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

    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

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    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.