Corra Foundation
Helping change the lives of people and communities in Scotland. Since 1985 Corra Foundation has distributed over £152 million in grants and made over 15,000 grants to help improve the lives of individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage all across Scotland and in developing countries.
Overview
Total reviews: 33
Median 7 hours
Latest Reviews
Dec 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2016
The Grant Advisers are very experienced and have an excellent understanding of the sector. This means they can advise you in the best way to complete the application and if your organisation and project will be suitable for the fund.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2016
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
Giving non-financial support to organisations - offering training and networking opportunities.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To a small charity, relationships are everything - keep up the great relationship building work you do!
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 Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding! We are so glad that you found our Grant Advisers to be experienced and helpful. Please get back in touch if you have any other feedback. Thank you.
Dec 2, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
ensure that you are on top of your financial situation and can tell the story both in the form and in person with a phone interview.
Pros
Friendly
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
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 listen and really want to understand what you do and for your clients
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 Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding. We really appreciate you taking the time to talk to us and that you feel we understand the issues around nonprofits. Thank you!
Nov 27, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
i need money help worth 10,000$ to buy a tractor to work in my country
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
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?
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Nov 25, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
Be specific about what you want funding for and difference it will make. You may have to carry out a telephone assessment and they will consider how much money you have in reserves. Feedback will be honest and helpful.
Pros
Insightful
Builds relationships
Openminded
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Current or former grantee
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
Provides specific feedback as opposed to a generic comment
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep funding available!
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?
Not really
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding. We are pleased to hear that you found us accessible and that our feedback was useful. If you have any other comments please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you!
Nov 22, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Contactable and encouraging funder. Good online application tool.
Pros
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Online presence easy to find. Helpful discussion with funding officers.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear strategy and guidelines. Supports initiatives where there's a need.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supporting grass roots organisations
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue with Henry Duncan Awards and current giving strategy
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?
Check their guidelines and use the opportunities for dialogue
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for reviewing us! We're so happy that you found our strategy clear. If you have any other feedback, please get in touch. Thank you!
Dec 5, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2016
The Grant Advisers are very experienced and have an excellent understanding of the sector. This means they can advise you in the best way to complete the application and if your organisation and project will be suitable for the fund.
Pros
Gives more than money
Friendly
Builds relationships
Likes site visits
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?
2016
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
Giving non-financial support to organisations - offering training and networking opportunities.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
To a small charity, relationships are everything - keep up the great relationship building work you do!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding! We are so glad that you found our Grant Advisers to be experienced and helpful. Please get back in touch if you have any other feedback. Thank you.
Dec 2, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
ensure that you are on top of your financial situation and can tell the story both in the form and in person with a phone interview.
Pros
Friendly
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
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 listen and really want to understand what you do and for your clients
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding. We really appreciate you taking the time to talk to us and that you feel we understand the issues around nonprofits. Thank you!
Nov 27, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
i need money help worth 10,000$ to buy a tractor to work in my country
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Grant currently pending
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?
Nov 25, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
Be specific about what you want funding for and difference it will make. You may have to carry out a telephone assessment and they will consider how much money you have in reserves. Feedback will be honest and helpful.
Pros
Insightful
Builds relationships
Openminded
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
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
Provides specific feedback as opposed to a generic comment
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please keep funding available!
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?
Not really
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thank you so much for responding. We are pleased to hear that you found us accessible and that our feedback was useful. If you have any other comments please do not hesitate to get in touch. Thank you!
Nov 22, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
Contactable and encouraging funder. Good online application tool.
Pros
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 lesser amount
What year was this experience?
2019
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Online presence easy to find. Helpful discussion with funding officers.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
Clear strategy and guidelines. Supports initiatives where there's a need.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Supporting grass roots organisations
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Continue with Henry Duncan Awards and current giving strategy
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?
Check their guidelines and use the opportunities for dialogue
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for reviewing us! We're so happy that you found our strategy clear. If you have any other feedback, please get in touch. Thank you!