Joffe Charitable Trust
We are a specialist grant-maker. We mainly support work to strengthen financial integrity in the UK and tackle the UK’s dirty money problem. We have a history of supporting high potential UK non-profits which make a difference in low income countries. We take an engaged approach, as a proactive funder.
Overview
Total reviews: 18
Median 5 hours
Latest Reviews
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Keep the application focussed and informative on what the request is and what impact you intend to achieve with the grant
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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
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
Communication - far better than any other Trust funder
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please continue as is
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Speak with the Joffe staff, they are incredibly honest and knowledgable, look at who they have funded and why.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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
We really feel that JCT supports us, not just with funds but with references to other donors, inviting us to events and taking a genuine interest in our work.
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're doing, maybe offer grants for longer time periods?
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2017
I think the Joffe Foundation are really professional and really approachable. They ask questions from personal experience of the sector and their engagement comes from a place of true interest in your work not just box ticking.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
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?
2017
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
As a small charity they come across as very accessible.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
I attended one of their events and the loyalty and enthusiasm for the Trust was really impressive, this backed up by the projects they fund and their proactive approach makes me think they are having a tangible impact.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Engaging with the projects they fund.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
As a small charity it's hard not to feel intimidated by funders sometimes. You've never made me feel this and I really appreciate it so please keep it up!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Excellent relationship all round
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
Open and great communicator
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2018
N/a
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?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Hold on to Joel Joffe’s spirit and ethos. Let that guide you.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Bad
If you believe the contents of this review are inappropriate please contact us via email.
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Keep the application focussed and informative on what the request is and what impact you intend to achieve with the grant
Pros
Positive leader in the field
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
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
Communication - far better than any other Trust funder
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Please continue as is
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Speak with the Joffe staff, they are incredibly honest and knowledgable, look at who they have funded and why.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Culturally sensitive
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
We really feel that JCT supports us, not just with funds but with references to other donors, inviting us to events and taking a genuine interest in our work.
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're doing, maybe offer grants for longer time periods?
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2017
I think the Joffe Foundation are really professional and really approachable. They ask questions from personal experience of the sector and their engagement comes from a place of true interest in your work not just box ticking.
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
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?
2017
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Excellent
As a small charity they come across as very accessible.
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Excellent
I attended one of their events and the loyalty and enthusiasm for the Trust was really impressive, this backed up by the projects they fund and their proactive approach makes me think they are having a tangible impact.
Tell us one thing that this funder does really well
Engaging with the projects they fund.
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
As a small charity it's hard not to feel intimidated by funders sometimes. You've never made me feel this and I really appreciate it so please keep it up!
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for amount requested - applied in 2019
Excellent relationship all round
Pros
Positive leader in the field
Gives more than money
Insightful
Friendly
Builds relationships
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
Open and great communicator
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Excellent
Oct 21, 2020
Funded for lesser amount - applied in 2018
N/a
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?
2018
How would you rate this funder's accessibility?
Average
How successfully do you think this funder is accomplishing its goals as a funder?
Average
If you had one piece of advice to give to this funder (about grantmaking or anything else), what would it be?
Hold on to Joel Joffe’s spirit and ethos. Let that guide you.
How was your relationship overall with the funder?
Bad