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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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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
Reply from Felicity Mallam
Oct 26, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and review us