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: 2
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Latest Reviews
Oct 13, 2025
Other - applied in 2025
This organisation is first class so helpful and form is saved to make it easier to to takes around 40 minutes but I did on phone and am 64 not great with technology
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
Friendly
Responsive
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
They are tremendous funding organisation and so easy to talk to on phone first class
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They have helped me out over a number of years and so easy to speak to if you need help in filling application out
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Helps ! Honestly am 64 not brilliant on a lot of funding applications but the staff are so so helpful, even if you dont get the results you want they even help you to reapply next year , they are well up to date on everything i ask
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I would say visit who you fund come see the difference funding can make in community, especially kids groups who struggle to survive
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?
Just that they go beyond the duties I think , they are just so helpful and easy to approach
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Aug 9, 2025
applied in 2025
Being of the older generation (78) I was a bit apprehensive about filling in the grant application on line. However the help I received from everyone at Corra Foundation proved to be invaluable and made the process stress free.
Pros
Friendly
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?
2025
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
Encouraged me to complete on line forms even though my computer skills were limited.
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?
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you don't understand some of the application forms.
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Apr 30, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Corra Foundation is creating a great funding opportunity for organisations. This helps organisations deliver their projects. Thank you, Corra Foundation.
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?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Great organisation
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They are success all there goals as a funder
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They are application process is easy
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Everything is ok
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Dec 17, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Application and phone interview process was straightforward and supportive.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Insightful
Friendly
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
Targeted funding to improve access to facilities tackling mental health.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Application process for clear and well set out.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
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.
Oct 13, 2025
Other - applied in 2025
This organisation is first class so helpful and form is saved to make it easier to to takes around 40 minutes but I did on phone and am 64 not great with technology
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
Friendly
Responsive
Cons
Pros
Cons
What is your relationship with the funder for this experience?
Applied and not funded
If you were funded tell us the outcome
Other
What year was this experience?
2025
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
They are tremendous funding organisation and so easy to talk to on phone first class
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They have helped me out over a number of years and so easy to speak to if you need help in filling application out
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Helps ! Honestly am 64 not brilliant on a lot of funding applications but the staff are so so helpful, even if you dont get the results you want they even help you to reapply next year , they are well up to date on everything i ask
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
I would say visit who you fund come see the difference funding can make in community, especially kids groups who struggle to survive
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?
Just that they go beyond the duties I think , they are just so helpful and easy to approach
Aug 9, 2025
applied in 2025
Being of the older generation (78) I was a bit apprehensive about filling in the grant application on line. However the help I received from everyone at Corra Foundation proved to be invaluable and made the process stress free.
Pros
Friendly
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?
2025
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
Encouraged me to complete on line forms even though my computer skills were limited.
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?
Don't be afraid to ask for help if you don't understand some of the application forms.
Apr 30, 2024
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2023
Corra Foundation is creating a great funding opportunity for organisations. This helps organisations deliver their projects. Thank you, Corra Foundation.
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?
2023
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
Great organisation
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
They are success all there goals as a funder
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
They are application process is easy
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Everything is ok
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Dec 17, 2019
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Application and phone interview process was straightforward and supportive.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Insightful
Friendly
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
Targeted funding to improve access to facilities tackling mental health.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Application process for clear and well set out.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
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.