Location: 4th Floor, Invicta House, 108-114 Golden Lane, , EC1Y 0TL
EIN: 400
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Examine their two primary focus areas carefully to ensure your funding proposal aligns neatly with one or both of them. Make sure your proposal is specific about exactly what you aim to achieve and what the outcomes of your work will be
Risk taker, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
The team is approachable and keen to engage on new ideas.
Average
To focus on internal issues of diversity, equity and inclusion and to work to influence others in the philanthropic space.
40
Reviewer UK180 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
They were lovely to work with--approachable, efficient, and respectful. They were specifically interested in funding important human rights work, which was unpopular, and battled to find funding elsewhere, and we fell into this category. It was a relief to get the funding, and it helped us to grow our programme substantially and make great progress in the work. The staff were a pleasure to work with--interested and committed, but not intrusive or disrespectful. At the end of the grant, we got the most detailed and thoughtful response to our final report from them--quite unique in our experience, and so welcome. The downer was that they would only fund for a maximum of 3 years. We miss them.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2016
Good
Good
Not familiar with what they are currently involved in, but during our interactions, and from what I knew of their support of other organisations, it seemed like they were doing a good job.
Selfishly, we wish you'd consider funding small organisations for longer periods.
The way they deal with grantees is respectful, but curious and diligent. We always appreciated the spirit of interaction.
40
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
That they are grant givers who provide not only the funds if they are successful but also advice, support and guidance too.
If a small organisation working in one specific area in the UK then to check whether they would now be suitable compared to when we were first funded.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
Organisations that were chosen by the founder in specific localities understand that a new focus is being sought by the trust to create maximum impact which makes wonderful sense, we do however hope that the trust consider still funding other small charities doing incredible work in the future who are based in the town he loved and was an advocate for.
Response and advice given once grant reports are received is very helpful .
Reviewer UK358 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2016
Make sure you understand exactly what the Joffee Charitable Trust funds and keep the proposal simple.
Gives more than money, Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2016
Good
At this time we were working directly with the Chaurman We got to know him very well and he really appreciated what we were working for in Zimbabwe experience.
I don’t really know.
We found that Relationships were very important.
3
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Know what you want their help for, and what difference that will make to your aims, and what difference that will make to the world. If you're too small to change things on your won who will you bring in or ally with to achieve change at scale? Have you got the right people and knowledge?
Gives more than money, Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2019
Good
Judging by events held by Joffe they are good at picking winners, and those they support think very highly of them.
Work even harder at helping grantees to make new contacts - it costs little but can provide big returns.
Takes an active approach to helping grantees and assisting them in networking.
20
Did not apply
Do the homework on what they fund, and the particular aspect of your work that aligns with other similar work they fund, and the added value. Get to know their other grantees, through networking etc, in advance in order to understand how you can collectively have impact.
Risk taker, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues
(Unknown)
Did not apply
2018
Average
Good
Understands the need to bring grantees together for collective strategizing, complementing the grantmaking they do with operational work to support the field.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2018
We had a great opportunity to meet trustees to explain our work directly. We were able to answer queries face to face which I think is hugely beneficial as you aren't relying on a grant officer/manager to pitch for you.
Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2018
Good
Good
Continue as you are, with thanks.
The application form/process and reporting requirements are very straighforward and not at all onerous. Also good follow up support and we were offered advice on organisation development.
7
Grant Applicant - applied in 2017
The Trust works in a very personalised way so a preliminary conversation is necessary. Over recent years it has funded more activist and campaigning organisations so a 'politically neutral' project will not be successful
Positive leader in the field, Risk taker, Builds relationships
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2017
Average
Average
Be wary of a reputation as being seen to only fund left-wing, reactionary campaigns as this has impact on the reputation of grantees as well as the Trust
Alex's transition from Chair to Exec has meant that the Trust's focus has become more narrow and possibly had a negative effect on its accessibility
Personal application process
20
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Very good experience and great engagement. I had others working with me in more direct contact than myself around the funding application so I was mostly one step removed. The process is strengthening the organisations overall focus and direction.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Builds relationships
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2019
Good
Good
Helped force strategic and forward thinking.
24
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
The key to the Joffe Trust process is communication. The relevant contacts are highly accessible and always open to discussion. It is important to really understand the philosophy and aims of the Trust to ensure that any project is a fit and that a proposal communicates that fit as accurately and completely as possible. The Joffe Trust is a unique donor in its desire to act as a 'kickstarter' for new organizations, its willingness to take risks and it's interest in supporting areas of policy that are often hard to fund. It also has an interest in taking facilitative role, beyond funding, if and where appropriate. It is important that this philosophy is respected and that applications are targeted to the type of work that can have greatest impact as a result.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2019
Good
Highly accessible
Good
In the tax justice/financial transparency sector there are very few effective and innovative initiatives for which Joffe Trust funding has not been foundational.
Risk taking and providing support in high risk/high impact areas of work. Developing an understanding the sectors they support. Facilitating bigger impact through encouraging and supporting improved sharing and coordination.
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