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Wates Family Enterprise Trust

The Wates Family Enterprise Trust is an independent charity set up by the Wates family, the owners of the Wates Group. Launched in 2008, the Trust is integral to the Wates family’s approach of being responsible business owners and its vision of being a force for good. The Trust’s mission is focused on building communities and improving lives beyond tomorrow. All the proposals for awards come from the Wates Family and Employees, as a result we are unable to accept unsolicited applications for funding.

Overview

Total reviews: 1


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How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
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How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
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How many hours did your grant application take?

Median 16 hours

Top descriptors for this funder
3 Gives more than money
3 Insightful
3 Builds relationships
3 Understands nonprofits and issues
3 Responsive
2 Friendly

Latest Reviews

    Mar 13, 2024

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023

    The Family Wates Enterprise Trust are a welcoming and values led organisation. We love working with the team and they give so much time to our thinking and scheming of how to make the world a better place. We feel so supported by them and really appreciate their time and funding to help us get to the next step.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money Risk taker Insightful 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 amount requested

    What year was this experience?

    2023

    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

    Listen. They listen and then offer really genuine helpful feedback.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

    If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.


    Reply from Felicity Mallam

    Apr 24, 2024

    Thank you for your kind words. We are glad that you value the relationship with us and that we can be helpful - other than providing funds. Our aim is to be a true 'partner' as best we can.

    Oct 24, 2023

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2022

    Ensure you carefully consider how your proposal can best utilise Wates assets. WFET are very responsive and open, speak to them directly and ask them questions! Be bold, pitch something exciting - not just business as usual.

    Pros

    Positive leader in the field Gives more than money Insightful 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 amount requested

    What year was this experience?

    2022

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    WFET are incredibly responsive and has answered any questions we've had. Additionally, their application and reporting processes are simple and easy to use.

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Excellent

    Very successfully, they seem to have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and support charities aligning with their goals.

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    Guidance through application processes - when we applied for Thinking Differently we really felt we understood what WFET was looking for, this made our bid much easier to write.

    If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?

    If possible, provide more slightly more time for presentations and reporting to the board. This would mean more questions could be asked.

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

    If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.


    Reply from Felicity Mallam

    Oct 26, 2023

    Thank you very much for taking the time to share a review and your experience of applying for funding to us. I will ensure your comments and suggestions are fed back to staff and the Board.

    Oct 19, 2023

    Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023

    They are open, proactive & approachable

    Pros

    Gives more than money Insightful 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 amount requested

    What year was this experience?

    2023

    How would you rate this funder's accessibility?

    Excellent

    How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?

    Excellent

    I am not fully aware of all their work and goals

    Tell us one thing that this funder does really well

    communicate & join charities up with others doing similar work

    How was your relationship overall with the funder?

    Excellent

    If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.


    Reply from Felicity Mallam

    Oct 26, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and review us