City Bridge Foundation
We provide grants and use our resources to help communities foster connections, become more resilient and build a more equal London.
Overview
Total reviews: 76
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Latest Reviews
Feb 24, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Always check the web site of the funders and maybe check who they have previously funded and for how much.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They support if requested and reply promptly to any queries or concerns.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Prompt and engaging responses
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Help small voluntary led charities particularly if their work shows a history of success with delivery.
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 City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. All our grants are published on 360 Giving.
Feb 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Understand what the funder is looking for and read their eligibility guideline first before applying
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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?
2019
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 communiation
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Develop long term relationship with grant holders
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?
Always read what they would like to fund
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for sending feedback, we really appreciate it.
Feb 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They should read the funding criteria carefully before applying
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Builds relationships
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?
2019
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
They are reachable and do communicate with applicant
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Develop a longer term relationship with grant holder
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 City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for your review, we are working to update our criteria to make them easier to understand.
Feb 8, 2022
applied in 2019
Read all the available information up front. The funder responds promptly to queries, usually with information already online.
Get your (internal) organisational questions off to relevant teams as soon as possible.
Pros
Culturally sensitive
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
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
provides thorough application information online
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
at the moment - none
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?
n/a
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give this feedback, we are always looking to improve.
Jan 31, 2022
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2019
Make sure you have all the figures and reasoning to hand before starting
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Friendly
Builds relationships
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
This funder is great, they are very supportive if you need help and understanding of changed circumstances
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
The CBT are great as they realise the importance of continual funding to make things work. It is very hard to invest time in things when you are constantly worried about fundraising.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Very supportive and very pertinent monitoring.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
The information you provide and require is very to the point.
Keep it up, you do a great job. Thank you
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 City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your review, we are pleased that you find our monitoring pertinent.
Feb 24, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Always check the web site of the funders and maybe check who they have previously funded and for how much.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They support if requested and reply promptly to any queries or concerns.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Prompt and engaging responses
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Help small voluntary led charities particularly if their work shows a history of success with delivery.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. All our grants are published on 360 Giving.
Feb 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Understand what the funder is looking for and read their eligibility guideline first before applying
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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?
2019
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 communiation
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Develop long term relationship with grant holders
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?
Always read what they would like to fund
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for sending feedback, we really appreciate it.
Feb 18, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They should read the funding criteria carefully before applying
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Builds relationships
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?
2019
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
They are reachable and do communicate with applicant
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Develop a longer term relationship with grant holder
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for your review, we are working to update our criteria to make them easier to understand.
Feb 8, 2022
applied in 2019
Read all the available information up front. The funder responds promptly to queries, usually with information already online.
Get your (internal) organisational questions off to relevant teams as soon as possible.
Pros
Culturally sensitive
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
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
provides thorough application information online
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
at the moment - none
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?
n/a
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to give this feedback, we are always looking to improve.
Jan 31, 2022
Funded for greater amount - applied in 2019
Make sure you have all the figures and reasoning to hand before starting
Pros
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Friendly
Builds relationships
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 greater amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
This funder is great, they are very supportive if you need help and understanding of changed circumstances
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
The CBT are great as they realise the importance of continual funding to make things work. It is very hard to invest time in things when you are constantly worried about fundraising.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Very supportive and very pertinent monitoring.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
The information you provide and require is very to the point. Keep it up, you do a great job. Thank you
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your review, we are pleased that you find our monitoring pertinent.