Yapp Charitable Trust
We make grants for running costs and salaries to small registered charities in England and Wales to help sustain their existing work. We will not fund work that does not focus specifically on one of our priority groups. Applicants that reflect our grant making policy have the best chance of success. We offer grants only to registered charities with a total annual expenditure of less than £40,000.
Overview
Total reviews: 66
Median 3 hours
Latest Reviews
Mar 25, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
The application process is straightforward. The criteria are explicit so ensure that you conform.
Pros
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Good contact and communication throughout the process
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
Straightforward application process.
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 Joanne Anderson
Apr 3, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our straightforward application process and clear criteria.
Mar 25, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The form is simple to fill in, and the whole process is quick and open.
Pros
Friendly
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?
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
I really appreciated being kept informed throughout the process.
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 Joanne Anderson
Apr 3, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our simple application process.
Mar 19, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
do not hesitate in ringing them with any questions or on asking for advise as they are more then helpful and make sure you read the guidelines as they really do help you with your application.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
we rang and spoke to Team Member Name who is so pleasant and very helpful.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
all in all it was a very good service.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
help you with your application
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
i really do not think they could do anything better then what they are doing now cannot find fault
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 Joanne Anderson
Mar 22, 2024
Many thanks for your positive review and for the excellent advice for potential applicants to contact us with any queries before submitting an application.
Mar 19, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
Straight forward application process not to wordy, make sure you have copies of all your charities details and policy's and procedures to hand. Know exactly what you want and what expect the outcomes to be.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Insightful
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very good communication from staff (Team Member Name) made the application even easier than expected
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
Communication Communication Communication
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Our application was not met in full it would have been nice to know why not, but this does not distract from an excellent experience when applying for funding
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 Joanne Anderson
Mar 22, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and share your advice with other potential applicants.
Mar 17, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Really helpful, and allowed us to gain some funding for our charity.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
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
Great customer service, and helpful
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep doing what your doing, no issues.
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 Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review. Your feedback is appreciated.
Mar 25, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
The application process is straightforward. The criteria are explicit so ensure that you conform.
Pros
Friendly
Understands nonprofits and issues
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
Funded for lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Good contact and communication throughout the process
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
Straightforward application process.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Apr 3, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our straightforward application process and clear criteria.
Mar 25, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The form is simple to fill in, and the whole process is quick and open.
Pros
Friendly
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?
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
I really appreciated being kept informed throughout the process.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Apr 3, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback about our simple application process.
Mar 19, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
do not hesitate in ringing them with any questions or on asking for advise as they are more then helpful and make sure you read the guidelines as they really do help you with your application.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
we rang and spoke to Team Member Name who is so pleasant and very helpful.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
all in all it was a very good service.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
help you with your application
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
i really do not think they could do anything better then what they are doing now cannot find fault
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 22, 2024
Many thanks for your positive review and for the excellent advice for potential applicants to contact us with any queries before submitting an application.
Mar 19, 2024
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2024
Straight forward application process not to wordy, make sure you have copies of all your charities details and policy's and procedures to hand. Know exactly what you want and what expect the outcomes to be.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Insightful
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?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Very good communication from staff (Team Member Name) made the application even easier than expected
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
Communication Communication Communication
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Our application was not met in full it would have been nice to know why not, but this does not distract from an excellent experience when applying for funding
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 22, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and share your advice with other potential applicants.
Mar 17, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Really helpful, and allowed us to gain some funding for our charity.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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?
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
Great customer service, and helpful
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
keep doing what your doing, no issues.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review. Your feedback is appreciated.