Location: 4th Floor, Invicta House, 108-114 Golden Lane, , EC1Y 0TL
EIN: 400
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Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
This is a very unique funder, in that they support organisational development, and deeply engage with your organisation and work ahead of and during the funding proposal. They are great at helping you through the application process, and stay engaged once you have entered a funding relationship.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Very accessible, and have been helpful in the delivery of the funded work.
Good
I am very encouraged by funders like these, with an approachable attitude and genuine concern for their grantees. For me, Joffe Charitable Trust is exemplary for how funders should work towards their goals.
Can you inspire more and other funders to follow your lead? We need more like you out there, and need to hear your voice in funder space.
The focus on organisational development without issue area agnosticism is rare and to be lauded.
They stay engaged but not too onerous in terms of reporting requirements - just the right mix of feeling there is genuine interest and trust to let you get on with it.
30
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
I had several useful conversations before submitting my application. The funder was uncomplicated and helpful and keen to make the application process not too bureacratic.
Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
(Unknown)
Applied and not funded
2019
Good
Difficult for me to say. I don't have an overview of that.
Uncomplicated, interestd, helpful, friendly.
12
Did not apply
Small seed money grants.
Friendly
(Unknown)
Did not apply
2019
Good
Good
Signaling their subject niche and funding amounts. No ambiguity. Very helpful to know up front.
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
They were very approachable, with clear guidlines, and were prepared to discuss a proposal before we drafted it. They were very helpful throughout the process.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Very open and approachable.
Good
They have very clear goals, and also work with the NGOs in the field to help develop common objectives. Very few donors do this, and it makes their philanthropy more effective.
Continue to engage other funders in this area, who are not quite so well connected to the sector
They have a very strong understanding of the field, and also of how NGOs work in the real world. This is invaluable.
8
Did not apply
Talk to Alex — very approachable
Insightful, Friendly, Responsive
(Unknown)
Did not apply
2019
Good
Average
Sorry, no idea
It's a relatively narrow remit within the UK
Alex is very enthusiastic, very positive
Reviewer UK464 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Joffe Charitable Trust provided space for a very open and honest conversation about our plans and our organisation as a whole. So I would recommend having a good idea of what your priorities are as an organisation and being open to guidance and suggestions from the Trust on how to achieve them and how they can help.
Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for lesser amount
2019
Good
Good
Maintain your level of engagement with the organisations you fund, it is much appreciated!
It is invaluable for NGOs to get proper feedback on their work and an insight into the decision making process that trusts and foundations go through. Joffe Charitable Trust does this really well and other funders should try to do more of this.
Taking the time to talk with us and understand our organisation, then providing us with very useful advice and guidance beyond the realms of our initial funding proposal.
8
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
It has been a pleasure to work with the Joffe Trust and we are very grateful for their funding. I would recommend applying to the Trust for funding to anyone.
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
They take an active interest in how their funding is used and try to help achieve those goals.
Reviewer UK231 - Did not apply
They are great and super open; helpful to applicants. Try them and see if they can help.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Culturally sensitive, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, "Gets" nonprofits and issues, Openminded, Responsive
(Unknown)
Did not apply
2019
Good
Good
They fund so much good work.
Be clearer on your website about the type of things that you fund. At the moment the information is fuzzy and confusing.
They are actually willing to fund core costs and invest in building fundraising capacity of their grantees. Why isn't every funder doing this? It would save so many good causes from going under. Well done Joffe Trust!
Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
Speak to Alex Jacobs first. He is a great source of guidance on what the trust are you looking for.
Gives more than money, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
Good
Perhaps they are sometimes too interventionist, trying to direct the grantees too much
Advice and support from Alex Jacobs
4
Reviewer UK995 - Grant Applicant - applied in 2019
They are highly approachable and always up for a chat about a potential project. They take a lot of interest in the sector and have a wealth of knowledge and connections. I'd suggest having an open and frank conversation about the project - you're likely to get useful feedback and clarity on what will or won't work for the fund.
Positive leader in the field, Gives more than money, Risk taker, Insightful, Friendly, Builds relationships, Openminded, Responsive
(Unknown)
Current or former grantee
Funded for amount requested
2019
Good
The funder's staff are reasonably open. When I started in my current role, my organisation already had a grant so it's a little difficult to tell how they would react to a cold approach. But they've always been open to chat to other people I've suggested.
Good
I think they've done well to leverage their small(ish) spending to incubate and catalyse work in the areas they care about. They've helped bring in other, bigger, funders.
Think carefully about the balance between providing advice/input and allowing grantees the space to take their own path
Discussions about strategic direction of my org and the broader movement.
20
