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: 37
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Latest Reviews
Aug 16, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
We had a great experience applying to Corra Foundation. Although unsuccessful with our application, we thoroughly appreciated their feedback, phone call and advise for future funding. Their guidance and process was clear and helpful.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
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 communication and feedback
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
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Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! We're really pleased to hear the process was a good one, and that our feedback was helpful. We're always hugely grateful when organisations let us know what's worked well, as well as where we can improve in the future. Thanks again :-)
Jul 2, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
I would advise them to apply - the process is simple and straightforward and there is excellent communication with the funder. I felt that if I had any questions I could easily ask.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
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 lesser amount
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
Communications - helpful and friendly
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Carry on doing what you're 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 Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! It's lovely to hear that you found the process straightforward and the communication with us helpful. We really want organisations to feel they can get in touch if there's anything they would like to check out, chat through or ask about :-) Thanks again!
Aug 16, 2019
Other - applied in 2019
We had a great experience applying to Corra Foundation. Although unsuccessful with our application, we thoroughly appreciated their feedback, phone call and advise for future funding. Their guidance and process was clear and helpful.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Friendly
Builds relationships
Understands nonprofits and issues
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?
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 communication and feedback
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! We're really pleased to hear the process was a good one, and that our feedback was helpful. We're always hugely grateful when organisations let us know what's worked well, as well as where we can improve in the future. Thanks again :-)
Jul 2, 2019
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2019
I would advise them to apply - the process is simple and straightforward and there is excellent communication with the funder. I felt that if I had any questions I could easily ask.
Pros
Friendly
Builds relationships
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 lesser amount
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
Communications - helpful and friendly
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Carry on doing what you're doing!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Reply from Corra Foundation
Mar 22, 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! It's lovely to hear that you found the process straightforward and the communication with us helpful. We really want organisations to feel they can get in touch if there's anything they would like to check out, chat through or ask about :-) Thanks again!