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
Jan 28, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
I will advise him to read the guidelines as well to have a clear picture of the project he is requesting funding and make sure that respond to the aims of the trust as well as open contact with the trust to find clarity and guidance they always are there to help you
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
they offer a good support through the application process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
They need to check the portal used to make application and to report as some time we have difficulties with this process time we make reports and this does not show in the portal of the trust so I don't understand this process clearly is there two portals one for us another for the trust? they need to check into this to avoid miss understanding and dete lines
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?
very accessible funder and we are very grateful and thankful for all the support they offer to our community and to the organisation
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 feedback, we are currently undergoing a review of our systems so hope to be able to improve this soon.
Jan 26, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Great funder that seems to understand that it takes time and resources to apply for grants and does not request unnecessary information mapped against pages and pages of guidance and templates. The evaluation for this funder (through London Community Response Fund) was light touch and made us want to provide more information which could be sent in a format that we as an organisation find useful for the developing the work.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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
Clear questions, light touch evaluation. Opportunities to support the organisations beyond the funding through pro bono expertise which is amazing!
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what you are doing.
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 and we are pleased to hear that we are asking for things that are proportionate.
Jan 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
You can be honest with them. They understand and always want to learn more about the challenges faced by our sector
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
2018
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
Supportive
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the good work
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
We are really pleased to hear about your experience with us, thanks for your review.
Jan 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They are great with communication. Make sure your read the guidelines and application first and see if they can fund your idea.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
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 grateful for the time taken.
Jan 21, 2022
Other - applied in 2019
Need to be very clear about their financial forecasts and where they anticipate raising other funds from.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
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
Very approachable assessor who was clear and fair
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
That charities do their best to present coherent projects for beneficiaries and that we always welcome guidance.
The requirement to have the AQS standard meant an additional cost especially because we run another quality mark which is IOS9001. I wonder if there could be some flexibility around this if there is already another quality mark?
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 feedback, we will ensure that the information on quality marks is taken upwards.
Jan 28, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
I will advise him to read the guidelines as well to have a clear picture of the project he is requesting funding and make sure that respond to the aims of the trust as well as open contact with the trust to find clarity and guidance they always are there to help you
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Risk taker
Culturally sensitive
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
they offer a good support through the application process
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
They need to check the portal used to make application and to report as some time we have difficulties with this process time we make reports and this does not show in the portal of the trust so I don't understand this process clearly is there two portals one for us another for the trust? they need to check into this to avoid miss understanding and dete lines
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?
very accessible funder and we are very grateful and thankful for all the support they offer to our community and to the organisation
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for your feedback, we are currently undergoing a review of our systems so hope to be able to improve this soon.
Jan 26, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Great funder that seems to understand that it takes time and resources to apply for grants and does not request unnecessary information mapped against pages and pages of guidance and templates. The evaluation for this funder (through London Community Response Fund) was light touch and made us want to provide more information which could be sent in a format that we as an organisation find useful for the developing the work.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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
Clear questions, light touch evaluation. Opportunities to support the organisations beyond the funding through pro bono expertise which is amazing!
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep doing what you are doing.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your review and we are pleased to hear that we are asking for things that are proportionate.
Jan 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2018
You can be honest with them. They understand and always want to learn more about the challenges faced by our sector
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
2018
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
Supportive
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Keep up the good work
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
We are really pleased to hear about your experience with us, thanks for your review.
Jan 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
They are great with communication. Make sure your read the guidelines and application first and see if they can fund your idea.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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 amount requested
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for your review, we are grateful for the time taken.
Jan 21, 2022
Other - applied in 2019
Need to be very clear about their financial forecasts and where they anticipate raising other funds from.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
Understands nonprofits and issues
Openminded
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
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
Very approachable assessor who was clear and fair
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
That charities do their best to present coherent projects for beneficiaries and that we always welcome guidance. The requirement to have the AQS standard meant an additional cost especially because we run another quality mark which is IOS9001. I wonder if there could be some flexibility around this if there is already another quality mark?
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we will ensure that the information on quality marks is taken upwards.