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: 1
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Latest Reviews
Mar 15, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The application is straightforward and communication with the Trust is prompt, friendly and helpful. The great thing about the funding is that is can support core costs, which is unusual in our experience.
Pros
Friendly
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?
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
It is great that the trust is prepared to help small charities meet their core costs, rather than having to "design" a project to obtain funding. This is particularly important for us given the field we work in, where it is difficult to raise funds to meet ongoing costs of providing the much needed service.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Prepared to support core costs
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Make sure that you meet the income requirement and respond promptly and fully to requests for further information.
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
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review with such positive feedback about our application process and communication.
Mar 8, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Really friendly staff and straightforward process. Quick result as well with reasonable reporting requirement.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
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?
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
Easy to apply
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 15, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review with such positive feedback on our application process.
Feb 14, 2024
applied in 2024
The main reason for needing a Grant. Up to date financial information, any information that would support the grant application.
There isnt always sufficient room on the form, prepare & send a separate statement that will help to explain why a Grant is being sought
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
I found the online form very straightforward to complete probably about 1 hour but I supported it with my own statement so over all about 5 hours.
Whether the application is successful or not I personally found the whole experience really good. E mails were quickly replied to without delay
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Based on the degree of flexibility of the various grant offers & the superb back up response that I received I would imagine that they are very successful.
I particularly liked the option of a Grant spread across 3 years which was ideal for the A&DJl`s requirements
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Flexibility of Grant offers & admin support
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Nothing the whole experience of seeking the Grant was first class
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?
I think that I have covered everything whether the A&DJL`s grant application is accepted or not, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Feb 28, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the excellent advice to other applicants.
Feb 6, 2024
applied in 2024
They should have an understanding of why they are applying in the first place. They should be able to support the application with financial statements, forecasts, accounts etc
They should include separately any other information that they believe is relevant
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
It was the Community Foundation Wales that put our League in touch
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
I thought the process was straightforward relevant & flexible. I liked the idea of a 3 year funding cycle in case you only need small amounts but spread over a longer term
When I needed to contact them I found that they responded within 24 hours
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Feb 14, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback. Much appreciated.
Jan 29, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Our application for a grant was dealt with quickly and we received the offer within 2 months of our request. They are very easy to deal with.
Pros
Friendly
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?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
My emails have always been answered promptly.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
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
Feb 14, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review. Your feedback is much appreciated.
Mar 15, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
The application is straightforward and communication with the Trust is prompt, friendly and helpful. The great thing about the funding is that is can support core costs, which is unusual in our experience.
Pros
Friendly
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?
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
It is great that the trust is prepared to help small charities meet their core costs, rather than having to "design" a project to obtain funding. This is particularly important for us given the field we work in, where it is difficult to raise funds to meet ongoing costs of providing the much needed service.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Prepared to support core costs
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Make sure that you meet the income requirement and respond promptly and fully to requests for further information.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 18, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review with such positive feedback about our application process and communication.
Mar 8, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2024
Really friendly staff and straightforward process. Quick result as well with reasonable reporting requirement.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
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?
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
Easy to apply
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Mar 15, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review with such positive feedback on our application process.
Feb 14, 2024
applied in 2024
The main reason for needing a Grant. Up to date financial information, any information that would support the grant application.
There isnt always sufficient room on the form, prepare & send a separate statement that will help to explain why a Grant is being sought
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Friendly
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
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
I found the online form very straightforward to complete probably about 1 hour but I supported it with my own statement so over all about 5 hours. Whether the application is successful or not I personally found the whole experience really good. E mails were quickly replied to without delay
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Based on the degree of flexibility of the various grant offers & the superb back up response that I received I would imagine that they are very successful. I particularly liked the option of a Grant spread across 3 years which was ideal for the A&DJl`s requirements
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Flexibility of Grant offers & admin support
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Nothing the whole experience of seeking the Grant was first class
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?
I think that I have covered everything whether the A&DJL`s grant application is accepted or not, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole process
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Feb 28, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review and for the excellent advice to other applicants.
Feb 6, 2024
applied in 2024
They should have an understanding of why they are applying in the first place. They should be able to support the application with financial statements, forecasts, accounts etc
They should include separately any other information that they believe is relevant
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
What year was this experience?
2024
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
It was the Community Foundation Wales that put our League in touch
Is there anything else that's be useful for others to know to understand this funder?
I thought the process was straightforward relevant & flexible. I liked the idea of a 3 year funding cycle in case you only need small amounts but spread over a longer term When I needed to contact them I found that they responded within 24 hours
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Feb 14, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to complete a review and for the positive feedback. Much appreciated.
Jan 29, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Our application for a grant was dealt with quickly and we received the offer within 2 months of our request. They are very easy to deal with.
Pros
Friendly
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?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
My emails have always been answered promptly.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Joanne Anderson
Feb 14, 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to complete a review. Your feedback is much appreciated.