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: 2
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Latest Reviews
Feb 28, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
It was a straight forward online funding application and all information and guidance was available online as well. The questions were relatively easy as we had received funding in the previous rounds of the London Community Response Fund so we were familiar with the questions we needed to answer.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
Easily accessible online
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
We have previously received funding from the City Bridge Trust.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Its website is very good.
Grant Officers are excellent, very helpful.
When we first applied we had a on site visit by [Team Member] which has enabled us to discuss the work of of our organisation and the need we were addressing very effectively.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Maybe more case studies and details of the projects funded by City Bridge Trust. help to avoid any duplication if from the same borough.
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 glad to hear that that questions we are asking are relatively easy.
Feb 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Bid writer be prepared
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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
communicates well
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
work more with BAME comapnies
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 are currently working to improve our reach across all communities in London.
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 28, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
It was a straight forward online funding application and all information and guidance was available online as well. The questions were relatively easy as we had received funding in the previous rounds of the London Community Response Fund so we were familiar with the questions we needed to answer.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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
Easily accessible online
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
We have previously received funding from the City Bridge Trust.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Its website is very good. Grant Officers are excellent, very helpful. When we first applied we had a on site visit by [Team Member] which has enabled us to discuss the work of of our organisation and the need we were addressing very effectively.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Maybe more case studies and details of the projects funded by City Bridge Trust. help to avoid any duplication if from the same borough.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Many thanks for your review, we are glad to hear that that questions we are asking are relatively easy.
Feb 25, 2022
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Bid writer be prepared
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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
communicates well
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
work more with BAME comapnies
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from City Bridge Trust
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are currently working to improve our reach across all communities in London.
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.